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I have a feeling that Fleury won't be so great in our house, and Ozzy will play much better. That just SCF jitters. As our road trip wore on, our confidence wore down (and so did our energy/legs). However, just like the Pens in their 2 games in Detroit, Fleury looked shaky. I expect this on through the series. That's why I am so glad that we have home ice advantage. And honestly, I think if Pens had home ice advantage they would be locked to win the cup (from looking at the current situation). Coming back home and playing in front of their crowd at the Joe will give the Red Wings one hell of a boost. I just hope not too many Pens fans are there.

I felt like the game was missing a dose of Abby too.

What is the percentage of teams that came back from a 0-2, to tie it 2-2 and STILL lose? I'm only asking because I am sure there might be a good number (more than you think), but at the end of the series, it's still recorded as a loss in the books. I can't help but think that Wings will get two 3-day breaks after gm5 and gm6. Also, I think home ice for game 5 is really going to give the team a boost.

Babcock said they are getting the day off today to recharge. Hope it helps.

The Power Play has been lagging for sure.

Why doesn't Kronwall take Crosby or Malkin out like he did Havlet? Off topic a bit, but Wings shots seem weak last night too. What happen to Lidstrom's blast? He has a blast that can take out a Penguin!

Wow, you're team manages to pull off a win in your arena--when Wings decided not to show up, and now you wish to act all high and mighty. I hope your team has this same attitude as you do. Just remember, the series is only tied. Pens still have to win at the Joe, and that ain't gonna happen. I've been saying since the series started, Wings in 6. So far, so right. I'd tone it down a bit there, champ. Don't wanna jinx your team (not that it really matters). By the way, Crosby should have been a diver, not a hockey player. Pathetic! EDIT: I called this too... I said if Pens found a way to steal game 4, prepare for the trolls... they are gonna come in flocks. Again I was right.

Babcock will get the matchups he wants at the Joe. I say no. However, Melkin has been more dangerous on the PP. We need to cover him better on the PP

It's been pretty even. You'll see a big boost in this team when Pavs comes back.

More positives. Watching the post-game interview and Babcock's pressers really helps. They are so confident and just so composed. It's amazing how well this team is after a loss.

If game 5 is the series, then I like our chances. Home ice + a team that was just embarrassed. Me thinks they come out of the gates with a chip on their shoulder.

Welcome to the boards. We have fans from other teams here who are now regulars and are part of the LGW family. Glad to have you and you seem very respectful. Good luck in the series, but not too much luck

The shorty is what changed the game. If our D was covering (and playing the simple responsible game), that would avoid the shorty and the momentum shift. The shorty was the demise of the game.

I do agree with this. After we got shafted on the schedule, I knew it was going to wear down the boys. Detroit is the better team, but with them being tired it is making Pittsburgh look better than they are.

^ This. I feel very good about our chances. Win the game at the Joe and steal one in Pittsburgh. That would really piss Bettman off!

Maybe being tied 2-2 the Wings will play with more urgency and determination.

Then why the f*** do you even bring them up? Nobody even MENTIONED the refs in this thread but you. der?, is right! I am so ******* SICK of fans (both team) using REFS as a ******* excuse, it's getting OLD!!!!

Apparently the Penguins are now a sure lock to win the cup This poster has been a ****** since he registered, and I know who he is on penguins forums, he's a ****** there too... in fact, his fellow fans don't even like him over there. Which might explain why he is here.. haha

Detroit played like s*** and Penguins took advantage of their chances, does that make them better than the Hawk? hell no. Hawks is a very impressive team. And don't forget that detroit fell down 2-1 against the Ducks and we come back and won in 7. Pens are just a team that gets a few lucky non-calls and took advantage of an unhealthy, tired Detroit team. I highly, highly doubt you're team can still a game in Detroit. In fact, since their will be a nice break after game 5, I like Detroit's chances of stealing a game in s***tsburgh. If not, we still have home ice Good win tonight. I'm sure Bettman is a very happy man.

Stop blaming the refs. We can't even use them as an excuse. This loss is completely on the team.

Ozzie was stellar in those series, but the Defense wasn't THIS god awful - they singlehandedl lost us the game (like they did in the regular season). It's YOU who's making excuses. Your argument is that Detroit's Defense has been this bad since the start of the postseason, but guess what dingleberry, it was not THIS bad. Your negativity (and stupidity) is absolutely overwhelming!

All teams have odd man rushes, but Detroit allowed more than normal tonight, hence "uncharacteristic". Expect this problem to be resolved for game 5. Wings were god AWFUL tonight and allowed Pens to walk away with the win... I expect the Wings to tighten up and play THEIR game.

I understand that comprehension skills isn't your strong point. In your world, Red Wings has such awful defense and yet still beat CBJ, DUCKS, and the HAWKS. Now all of a sudden, go forbid, we dropped two games on the road (not to mention the BS schedule that was pushed, but the injuries), and its all doom-and-*******-gloom. f*** you are stupid!

Postseason = new season. D has been good in the postseason. Tonight was an uncharacteristic break down in the POSTseason. What the f*** is up with all the negativity? The series is TIED, best case scenario after getting f***ed with the schedule that the league f***ed us over on.

Spoken like a true bandwagon fan. Go away troll.