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Another important part of the defense equation is the breakout. When our defense isn't playing at 100%, the breakout suffers, which hurts our offense. If the defense is playing brilliantly, the rest comes naturally (hopefully).

I'm nervous as hell about this game. I don't want to be one of the panicky naysayers, I really don't. And you guys know me better than that anyway. But I'm still worried. Will we get the Wings team that we saw in the last two or the dominant force that we saw before that? I'm all one for giving credit where credit is due, but Dallas hasn't climbed back into the series because they've been absolutely fantastic and perfect (although Turco's making a case for that); Detroit has just been AWFUL. I've switched to my Zata jersey for tonight. The Lids jersey blew two in a row after its 9-game winning streak. I don't want to see a Game 7, especially since I have to work Wednesday night with no access to radio, TV or scores in general. Finish them off TONIGHT. They've lingered around long enough, boys.

I really wish Cleary could go back to a normal helmet. I seriously think his mask is screwing with him. But I guess that's the trade-off to even have him back at all from his injury. The fact of the matter is, we need to play BETTER without Franzen. If a single player means this much to the Wings (Lidstrom notwithstanding), there's a real depth problem with the team. We know that Dats and Zata can score. We also know that Rex and Cleary can score. I think part of our problem has been the defense and not necessarily on the defensive end. We haven't been getting the clean defensive breakouts that we need. Rafalski and Chelios have turned into turnover machines and not completing the passes out of the zone that we need. Rafalski's also had problems at the Dallas blue line, either not keeping the puck in or just plain losing it to a Dallas player. Don't juggle the forwards for Game 6 - juggle the defensemen. Chelios needs to sit, that's for certain. Rafalski can stay out there because I still think he's been more good than bad.

Crap, I have the same problem.

Crap, I have the same problem.

Lids jersey is done, gettin' washed for the first time since the first round. Moving on to my Zata jersey that I wore for the first three games of the Nashville series. It's been washed, so fresh luck may abound. Wow, Milbury's drooling all over Turco. That's gross.

Yay. Turco wins in Detroit. What the hell has happened to our team? Yes, Dallas is playing very well...but we're playing HORRIBLY.

Wow. This is just a pathetic showing at the end here.

Detroit timeout. Ozzie on the bench.

If we don't win this game, the Lids jersey will be done for the postseason. Not gonna risk it again.

Every time I hear that Sammy has the puck in the offensive zone, my heart sinks.

Wow, Drapes got away with one there. Not gonna defend him on that cross check.

WOW.

Thank you, Ozzie.

You've gotta be kidding me. Homer off for roughing. What a joke.

Again, shut up, Milbury.

Nope, still wearing my Lids jersey. May have to switch if we lose this one.

Nice, Morrow. Punch Drapes in the back of the head.

Geez, even Lids is joining the turnover parade.

Dallas is buzzing in our zone. What the hell is going on with our defense? They're just not trying!

Milbury needs to shut his @#$%ing mouth. NOW.

This team is just completely Jekyll and Hyde. It's so damned frustrating.

Turco's getting cocky with his glove.

Milbury: "Wings are afraid, ha ha..."

Wow, nice late whistle there for Ozzie. Thanks, refs.