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10-6 Wings 4 Preds

That stuff doesnt ever go for the Wings, ever.

Good job Jimmy and E for at least stepping up.

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And he gets touted for smart play.

Oh Cleary..

Another penalty??? Ugh.

PP is still too fancy. Flip skates right up the middle and throws it to the right corner. Shoot the puck.

Z!

PP. convert. Please.

Lucky to be down by only one. Did someone flip that "switch" to on?

Hurry up. Call another one.

4 penalties in a period. Here we gooooo.

Kill this and get out of this period by one. Regroup... Or not.

Cycle. Cycle. Cycle. Way to show up boys

Fack.

Here comes the embellishing... That ice sucks.

This poster wasn't citing injuries as an excuse for not playing well, it was the reason that Howard was unable to get on the ice to continue his pace. Big difference. Also, I'd like to see how the Preds finish in the standings this year having Rinne, Weber, Kostistyn and whoever else missing a pile of games like the Wings top players did. Injuries are part of the game, but when they pile on they are a legit "excuse." Stats, schmats... The Preds are tough and the Wings have played less than desirable but it's hard to bet against the likes of Lidstrom, Datsyuk, Zetterberg, Franzen and Babcock in the playoffs. It's a different game This is a 4/5 matchup that came down to the wire, I don't know why everyone is writing off the Wings. This series will be decided in the first two games going either way.

They just need to solve Rinne and do it quick, take his confidence and start working the rest of the team from there. These names make me feel safe: Lidstrom, Zetterberg, Datsyuk, Howard and hopefully Helm sooner than later. That group has has moderate success in the playoffs :-).

I agree with going bold in the offseason, everyone is getting better and Holland cant stand pat (again). The Wings have a solid enough core to compete with some mey additions. I don't agree about your thoughts on this game. IMO, the Hawks defense and Crawford played a great game. The Wings stepped up and didn't come up in the stupidest way to end a game in all of sports.

This. The Wings don't have a preference, us fans shouldn't. I don't know why everyone is tucking their tails and getting scared of Nashville. They're definitely a tough team, they're also definitely mortal and the Wings have faced better teams. It will be fun to watch. I'll panic if the Wings are down two games at any point.

They just need to go in there, steal game one and say we're the Detroit Red Wings, this isn't going to be a cakewalk. I root for a Thursday start and not Weds just for the extra day of rest and preparation. Totally winnable if they choose to play a 60 minute game series.

Awesome move, Pavs... If only.....

So, fifth is theirs no matter what now, right?

I'm starting to forget what an actual OT game winner is like. And cry about it. Edzo...