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Also went to the game last night and while I understand winning a game is nice and all, Vancouver fans acted like freaking fools. Not saying Wings fans are all saints by any means but it turned into a damn border war or something flaunting the Canadian flag in some of our faces, holding up Cups, and basically acting like they just won a playoff game. I do not expect them to walk out all quiet and withdrawn, but I guess shame on me for not understanding that alcohol and amateur night equals what we saw and heard from. Yes, Vancouver didn't have a full compliment but seeing who we didn't have, it would be like if they didn't have one of the Sedins and maybe Burrows or someone like that. Now, before a "Nucks" fan comes in here and tries to start some flame war, understand that I have a ton of respect for your team as I feel like this could be their best chance at actually getting a Cup with the way Luongo looks and the way all of the lines stack up against us. If they do get one this year, congratulations, but truthfully I did lose a bit of respect for the fanbase a tad last night. We were more than in the game without Pav and if we play like that against them come May if that series happens, should be a long one. GO WINGS!

They will see how he feels after the warm-up. Hopefully he can give it a go and boost a bit to the PP. Addition: See below post! Way to tough it out happy.

Interesting hearing Recchi's take on it with how Pacioretty was up and ok after 4 days or so. Montreal embellish? NOOO!!! Recchi interview

He came up pretty big at the end of the Pitt game with a couple of timely saves and his game against Columbus was one of the better performances we have seen from a goalie in a while I'd say. Before that, a lot of people were ready to see him not only send back to GR but out of the organization. He is quite a serviceable backup I'd say. I actually felt pretty comfortable with him in the last couple of times out. All that lovefest aside, he is nothing more than a backup. Props to him though.

Saw this earlier. Defies all laws of physics one would think. Lots of spin and hit the ice at the right angle basically, but still insane.

It's also wrong because Canucks fans suck

per mlive Fear not.

So who exactly are you lobbying for???

MacDonald was recalled, not playing.

Hmm, this could very well be it for him. I always felt this injury was a lot worse than was really stated in the media, like usual. Hope the best for Ozzie.

Possible J-Mac gets called back up though.

I am a simpleton. This honestly has me rolling right now.... +1 for "s***" in the net.

So if Howie has another stinker, we can say that he will be Passingham? No? Anyone? K, carry on.

And here I was thinking that Vancouver already won the thing.

Honestly we all should blame that MSU slappy clown.

per mlive Probably for the best that Coke gets skipped off the bat. He has been pretty shaky and it's his first go in the bigs with a starting spot. We can only hope he pans out as a solid lefty, which we have lacked for quite a few years now.

Every goal that game was epic with the "GAME...7!!!!" added at the end of each of them. I saw this about Kenny though and good to have him on the national broadcasts. I always wondered if they would use him for that. He has been great.

Definitely works for me. Rhymes reminds me of myself Short 2nd baseman who can hit, shaky defense. I liked his effort when he came in and hope to see it continue into this season as that is one of the glaring parts of the lineup.

Hoping for an all out effort in this one (obviously). The effort will be there tonight as Vancouver seems to be one of those teams, like the Wings, that all teams just elevate their game against. Hoping for Flipper to continue that chemistry with Modo. Different day, Howie so let's put it all behind us and have a real solid outing. No predictions, play hard, and don't let up on the gas!!! Clichè machine is in gear GO WINGS!!!!

Yep, I am going to be the first to say it.... Hey Piet, WTF are you doing to these guys?! Jokes tossed to the side here, Pav not skating is a bit of a problem. I am disappoint currently.

It's clear that the failure to sign Boogaard this year has really messed up our goaltending situation. It's Hockeytown, brotha! Blame game is all the raaaaaaaggggggeeeee!!

Took care of that one for ya. But really, that will be a great game to be at. The Joe shall be filled with Maple Laugh fans I am sure. Maybe the 3rd period Wings from last night will show and send them back to TO crying in their Gilmour jerseys.

So Ozzie is dressed then.

And no offense but in a losing cause Jokes aside, we will have a decimated lineup so not holding out an awful lot of hope on that one. Congrats Sedins.

article If you read that, I feel like that statement makes it seem worse than what he was really trying to say there. The entire article makes me seem like he wants to do something here and wants to help us get to a level that we all know we can get to. Last night was a big step in the right direction for him.