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Why don't the Wings try to mix it up at the end when were down? It seems that every other team does it to us.

God I wish we had someone blocking shots. It seems like the Pens are able to do it. Our PP is beyond pathetic this series.

I don't see how Pavs could be all peppy and cracking jokes and then not play today.

I agree with everything except I think I would switch Sammy and Homer.

I get what you are saying, but with regards to the too many men situation. Do you remember when too many men were called against Columbus in game 4? In that situation the extra man was much less involved in the play than with what happened last game and it was still called. In any case, this is a call that requires no interpretation. There are 6 men on the ice therefore its a penalty, especially in this instance cause there was 4 players cycling the puck with 2 D out there in our own zone!!! I honestly wonder how 4 refs could not see this??? Many people gripe about "hooks", "holds", "interference", but those calls are all open to interpretation and can yeild subjective views. People hate when calls like that go against their team but like it when it goes against the other team. There, however, is no excuse for that too many men non-call and was something I've never seen in decades of watching hockey.

Hmmm... I remember certain incidents that went down in pervious game 3's. Also, since Hossa can only score in game 4 for some reason I'm penciling him in for 2 goals tomorrow. You have to have a fuzzy feeling when you're up 2-1 in the SCF and get 2 selke winners back into the lineup. Wings take this one desicively 5-1. Hossa with 2, Dats, Mule, and Z with the empty netter.

This non-call pisses me off. The thing about it is that there is no interpretation required to make this call. It as clear of a case as can be. People whine about certain "hooks" or "holds" that aren't called, but the bottom line is that those calls are open to interpretation and opinions can be had. I can't believe how officials couldn't see this. It really is incredible.

Little bit on Lilja in an article from Mlive. Hope he gets well soon. LINK

Pressure was on the Wings in games 1 and 2, but now the pressure is all on the Pens. It will be interesting to see the match ups. I expect a goal from Hossa... Wings win 3-1 again...Hossa, Mule, Abs with the talleys. Crosby is held pointless and continues having nightmares about Zetterberg for the rest of the series.

Okay found some stuff...according to Yahoo

good find! thanks

Incredible. I wonder if someone can find his save % and GAA for the SCF.

I don't think we'll see the syuk until game 3...

I agree. NBC (Nothing But Crosby) is just making of joke of everything. I swear they want to photoshop Crosby with the cup during the NHL promotional commercials.

No. The Wings just have too many banners to fit in one frame

Wings 4-1. Hossa and Mule with 2...

Interesting bit. I don't know if anyones mentioned it but I thought this was cool. "Detroit has beaten the Philadelphia Flyers, Washington Capitals, Carolina Hurricanes and Pittsburgh Penguins for its last four Cups. Those would be the three teams the Penguins defeated, sequentially, to reach the finals this season, plus Pittsburgh itself."

Some interesting trivia. The last time the SCF had back to back games was in 1955.

Yeah, but don't you see that the wings are battling injuries. We have our #1,5,6 defenseman all injured (Lids, Lilja, E), and two Selke award winners sidelined as well. This is a huge tear in a teams that prides itself on defense and I'm pretty sure they need all the time they can get to rest up. The back to back games don't help either.

Well I also heard them mentioning the injuries which will be a huge factor into this equation...

Why the hell would SCF games be back to back? That's just ridiculous. I don't think theres too much of a home ice advantage in that situation.

This thread is going to be great!

Yes, be willing to spend alot! If you can do that then you'll do just fine!

So for the second straight year the Penguins will advance to the SCF. Discuss...