Z and D for the C

So when Hudler was put on the second line, the spark the second line had was all Hudler, yet when Hudler was taken off the third line, it was pure coincidence that that just happened to be when Clears and Modano started to be able to hit the net or pass the puck? Give me directions to your dream world, Eva. It must be so fantastic to live in a place where you can reconstruct reality to fit your obsessions.

Do you even remember last year? He played with Z and Bertuzzi for like 20 games to end the season. Before that it was a mix of Leino/Williams/Cleary/Bertuzzi/Miller/Ritola/Abdelkader. He was by far the best player with any combination, and his production showed that. So you can disregard Hudler's cold streak but not Filppula's? How convenient for you.

You mean the third line has actually been producing since Hudler was taken off? When Abdelkader was put in the line got goals and the same now with Bertuzzi. The odd man out is Hudler, sorry. Hudler looked good tonight and made a great play to set up Flip's goal, but your beliefs that Hudler would be better than Gretzky if he was a few inches taller are ridiculous, as is your entire perspective on Hudler.

That is such bulls***. Not only was Filppula was the best player on his line tonight, the entire year last year up until he played with Zetterberg he was the best player on his line. Saying that Hudler has almost always been the best player on his line is also a complete farce. When he plays with scrubs on the fourth line (there is a reason that happens) sure, but it's not like when he plays in the top 6 he's always the best. In fact, when he plays in the top 6 (rare), he isn't really EVER the best. Not to mention he got scratched 2 games, but I'm sure that was because he was the best player on his line and he wanted to give Modano and Clears a chance to catch up to the level Huddles was playing at. Versus Hudler's rocking 22 point pace before this game? Versus Hudler's 27 point pace AFTER the game?

Damn straight. I won't let a little reason get in the way of my comfort. That is why I believe in Jesus and write my letter to Santa Clause every. year.

One in the head, two in the chest.

I like Miller, but Eaves is the part of the best PK pair we have, I can't believe Babcock took him out.

Second of a back to back and we were due for a loss. Oh well.

Woah, Hudler made a good defensive play.

Flipper with the Winner.

Nobody makes Filppula bleed Filppula's own blood. Incredible play to stay onside too.

What a stupid motherf***ing ref. What a dumbass.

How was that not a trip.

So you mean that would leave us with just Helm, Eaves, Filppula, Cleary, Franzen, Abdelkader, Zetterberg and Datsyuk who can kill penalties?

I say scratch Miller. Zetterberg Datsyuk Holmstrom Franzen Filppula Bertuzzi Cleary Modano Abdelkader Hudler Helm Eaves

If the Wings have outscored their opponents by five in the third, and the Flames have been outscored by five, I'm pretty sure that means we're going to score 25 goals next period. That's just math.

That was an awkward shot of the Flames' center ice logo.

Best of luck for your brother.

Need a win here to not get left behind. The second line has cooled off a little, hopefully they have a big night.

God no. He is DEAD LAST in face off percent.

How often do you play a game where if you lose, you're on the bottom of the division and if you win, you're on the top (potentially). The central is crazy strong. And in saying that, PLEASE WIN. Filppula had about a million chances last game to shoot but disappointingly didn't. He's due for a goal.

I think it should be Cleary. Hudler got us a goal last game and I think Modano as looked good out there. Cleary hasn't done s*** on the other hand.

Need a win here to get on top of the division.

He definitely targeted the head. I agree with the refs here.

Pavs after the interview: "That's it??" Ahhh, I love this team. Can't wait until the third and fourth line starts chipping in.