dat's sick

I think people just expect him to be more than someone who goes out and plays 0-0. We're talking about a Hart Trophy nominee here, a player in the league of Ovechkin, Malkin and Crosby. I personally agree that he's playing well (saying he's sucked is just wrong), but I don't think he's been at all on the top of his game so far this playoffs. He can single-handidly dominate games, but we haven't seen that. As long as we win, it's all good. But we lost 2 games in a row where he didn't put up a point and honestly didn't exactly play out of his mind. If that happened to any of the other star players I mentioned on other teams, they'd get a ton of critique. I love Pasha, but no one should be above being criticized when they're not delivering. If we're going to have a chance at winning the cup, he is one of the guys that have to be better.

Anyone else thinking about how this series could have been a sweep right now? Triple OT and a monumental gift by the refs is what it's taken for the Ducks to win 2 games, despite the Wings not playing their best until this game. For some reason I still feel it's going to be very difficult to take this series, I see a Game 7 in our future, but the Ducks don't really deserve to be tied 2-2.

That's true, and it seems to have taken it's toll on him. He was at his best those first 2 games, but hasn't quite been the same since. But I really wonder if they would rest him that early.. they were only down 2 goals. I know I'd be pissed if the Wings started resting Datsyuk or Z in a playoff game with 20 minutes left to play, no matter the score.

Apart from the first 5 and last 10 minutes, this was Red Wings Hockeyâ„¢. If they can play like this in the next game, with last change and the crowd on their side, with these lines.. the Ducks are going to have a tough time. This game was huge, and both the team and Babcock showed what they are made of. One thing though; Datsyuk. After Hossa's appearance tonight, he's the only one of our big guns who still hasn't quite showed up. I don't think he's necessarily playing bad, and he had some nice combinations with Z, but we all know he can do better. Next game?

ZZZZZZZZZZZZZ whew, that felt good.

If Kopy is hurt we have Leino and Abdelkader waiting. Don't worry guys.

Kopecky for Beachemin. That sounds like a decent trade to me.

HAHAHA SAMMY! Haters be damned! I love you Sammy!

That's hilarious! Way better than commercials

anyone see this Wings of '89 thing on Versus? That Fedorov goal was an exact replica of the Game 7 one against the Rags.

No. He doesn't play with a jockstrap either. Why? Because he has BALLS OF STEEL.

He just took off his jersey, he doesn't play with shoulder pads. Why? Because he's just THAT AWESOME.

I'm telling you, Filppula and Franzen have been our hottest players in the playoffs. Putting Hossa with those two was exactly what was needed to make him show up too. Datsyuk and Z are up against a great shutdown line, but it looks like they're getting closer and closer to shaking them off.

THIS LINE IS MAGICAL Oh my god, Hossa all is forgiven.

PP coming! Let's make it 4 before the break!

My stream froze right as Hossa scored, but Awesome!! And Franzen with 3 points. He needs to be on the ice for the entire 3rd period, I've never seen him so on fire. Oh, wait yes I have the entire last cup run!

argh, perry. Lids mistake on the offensive blue line, should have gotten it deep.

Wow, vintage Z right there.

Oh my, too many men :/ Franzen is on fire though, that line looks so good.

Ok, I'm excited too, but there's still 40 minutes left before we can have a 2-2 series tie! Still lots of time left for the refs to screw us over, so let's not take anything for granted..

Actually that last shift looked like Cleary was up with Z and Pasha. That might be a good idea. I like Homer, but 5-on-5 he has been getting owned this whole series.

Every game has been a strong one for Fil in these playoffs. One of the few players that I have no complaints about whatsoever. Edit: SCOOORE!! Mule is awesome, so awesome.

The next goal needs to be the Wings'. We have to get a lead for once. The Ducks are not fun to play against in any situation, but when they have a lead they're at their most annoying.

Yes, ZDH. Thank you Babs.

MULE is so ******* clutch. Fil and Franzen combining, put them on the same line Babs!