Third Man In

Three simple keys: 1. Remember how to make a line change. 2. Asses in Turco's face. 3. Don't aim. Shoot.

The third and fourth lines have produced 9 goals in 15 games (including Cleary's goal before he moved up to fill in for Mule). We could always hope for more, but that's solid production. Cheli and Lebda don't need to provide scoring, but they inevitably are the ones on the ice when the Wings are pinned in their own end. They need to simplify their game, improve their puck support, and get pucks out of the zone. ZDH have been great, but in game 5 they had it all wrong--rather than having Homer creating turnovers in the offensive end, getting the puck to Z and Dats, and getting in front of the net, Homer had the puck on his stick way too much. Don't stray from the formula. We won't have the old Cleary until he loses the shield and puts on the 15 lbs he lost (i.e., next year), but he still needs to chip in. Same for Flip, who is playing hurt. Sammy needs to step up or give up his spot to Huds. Lids has only two goals--he's due.

Third time's the charm??? Wings, don't forget what you have to play for tonight. That shouldn't make you play uptight--that should make you want it more and play your best game of the playoffs thus far. FINISH THEM! Go Wings!

lol then why post here? I'm really impressed by the Pens' defence. They don't have a lot of defensive standouts, but they play really responsibly in their own end. The clearly are the class of the East and deserve the Prince of Wales trophy. Hats off to them.

I'm not sure either. The rationale is that the Flyers interfered with Fleury's ability to stop the puck. But I've seen that goal count many times. The goaltender interference rules (and the puck off the skate rule, on Pitt's first goal) seem to be much more subjective than the rulebook state. The goaltender intereferene rule apparently extends to the plane over the crease but doesn't include some goals where the goalie gets bowled over, a "distinct kicking motion" apparently really involves a change in velocity of the puck, etc. The NHL is becoming as bad as the NBA here.

Well they did. The refs just stole the game from the Philly there.

Philly's got them right where they want them.

No, believe me, I know what I'm missing. I spent 20 years of my life watching CBC before I was forced to watch this NBC or Vs crap.

Who else is sick of Milbury telling us that the bench of team doing well is upbeat and the bench of the team not doing well is quiet? How much does he get paid for that insight?

Do you all think Dallas will ever get over the hangover from that 4-OT game? Geez, if they ever recovered from that and got their legs under them, the Wings would never have a chance in this series.

The Pens have become a much better defensive team. That PK they kept Philly hemmed in along the boards, even though most of the PP time was in the Pens' zone. Really a model PK.

Oh, how I would love to see Laraque pound Hatcher.

Why would you want that? It's much more satisfying to beat a team at its best. If the Wings can't beat the Pens w/ Crosby or Malkin (or the Stars when up 3-0 for that matter), they don't deserve the Cup.

The Flyers haven't showed me this playoff that they are a team that deals well with adversity. They really haven't handled Pittsburgh's defensive posture very well when they've fallen behind. It will be interesting to see how they respond.

Welcome Kp-Wings But maybe everyone else knew something we didn't. Sloppy play by Biron there. Flyers are in trouble, 2-0.

Halfway through the first, 1-0 Pens, and no GDT.

Let's Go Red Wings! :clap: :clap: Full 60 minutes. Put the last game out of your head, concentrate on the task at hand, and play your game. :octo: *splat* :octo: *splat*

Hey everyone going to the game: keep it rockin' like it was during game 2. Remember, it's: OZZIE! OZZIE! v. TUUR-COO TUUR-COO

Let's Go Wings! FINISH THEM! Edit: aflac, what is this Versus of which you speak? Anywho, supreme GDT!

I'm in! This sounds like fun. VIB16 and ELN will be there. I'll be there. The Wings will be there. You'd better be there Go Wings!

Good to see you aflac! Great GDT! Let's Go Red Wings! :clap: :clap: Full 60 minutes tonight, boys. Stick to your game, weather the storm early, and you'll be fine. Ribeiro better be looking over his shoulder tonight. Hurry back Mule! :octo: *splat* :octo: *splat*

Oh yeah... Full 60 minutes tonight boys, just like before. Keep showing you've learned your lessons from the past and keep your foot on the gas. Go Wings!

Let's Go Red Wings! :clap: :clap: I'm in town for the game and I'm leaving for the Joe soon to get down there early. I can't wait! 218b Row 17. I'll be the one in red and white Not a bad seat in the Joe, but kinda far for an octopus. Perhaps... :octo: *splat* :octo: *splat* It's gonna be OZZIE! OZZIE! v. TUUR-COO TUUR-COO

Impressive, impressive game Wings! When the game was still in the balance, the Wings had the puck on their stick and in the Stars' zone the entire time. Goodnight, all! I'm off to the airport to catch the red eye--I'll be in Detroit for game 2!!!

Not a lot of ZDH this period