Post-GAME 4: Red Wings 3, Sharks 2 (OT)

[Aussie_Wing 354]

please SOMEONE give props to Filpulla for taking on two big Sharks, getitng the puck from them twice along the boards, grinding it out with guys bigger than him, skating close enough to almost be hit by a third as he crossed the blue line, and then making a beautiful little pass to Lang....51 was TRUE GRIT on that play, i rewound it like 30 times.....watch 51 just before lang gets it.

Valtteri Filppula made a good play at the blue line, springing Lang free.

"Fil made an unbelievable play on the wall and they got caught pinching up on us," coach Mike Babcock said. "Then Langer made the shot."

Good to see Babs giving him credit. Well done Flip!

[ILWingsFan1 0]

please SOMEONE give props to Filpulla for taking on two big Sharks, getitng the puck from them twice along the boards, grinding it out with guys bigger than him, skating close enough to almost be hit by a third as he crossed the blue line, and then making a beautiful little pass to Lang....51 was TRUE GRIT on that play, i rewound it like 30 times.....watch 51 just before lang gets it.

Ya know, when I read stuff like this I get even more pissed off that I have to listen to most of the games instead of watch.

Here's to Filpulla.

[WingsWingsWings 3]

Flipper was amazing in that game. He was the grit giving traction to the magnificent Winged Wheel!!

[Hank 0]

Flipper was amazing in that game. He was the grit giving traction to the magnificent Winged Wheel!!

I'm really starting to like this kid as well. He doesn't mind getting his nose dirty and has some very good offensive potential.

It's going to be fun watching him develop.

[spydrwebb 0]

filppula was a fun one to watch in grand rapids. i'm hoping he receives even more shifts going forward.

cleary was also amazing during his time here, a real pleasure to see that he's doing so well under pressure.

Edited May 3, 2007 by spydrwebb

[Offsides 21]

I'm just gonna say it ......

Wings winning a playoff game in OT is better than sex.

Last night was my anniversary....and I was watching hockey....gotta agree

[Heroes of Hockeytown 694]

OsGod has been dealt an EPIC BURN.

[Roz 2]

UNREAL. Just simply unbelievable. That game was such a roller coaster of emotion.

What a play by Schneider. Simply incredible. To catch the puck, put it in front of him, adjust to it, and launch a ROCKET at the net, over a would be blocker, in one fluid, BEAUTIFUL motion, just incredible. The day after, and I'm STILL pumped.

[JayUp88 1]

UNREAL. Just simply unbelievable. That game was such a roller coaster of emotion.

What a play by Schneider. Simply incredible. To catch the puck, put it in front of him, adjust to it, and launch a ROCKET at the net, over a would be blocker, in one fluid, BEAUTIFUL motion, just incredible. The day after, and I'm STILL pumped.

so right, my house was going nuts here. we were getting a little down until lang came in and made us go crazy

[Sgt. Angry 23]

I know how they feel!

I don't know if the picture will be included in this quote, but whoever took the picture has a rare gem of a photo. It has the same qualities as Joe Rosenthal's photo of the Marines at Iwo Jima, or Dick Tripp's picture of the Lions defense swarming over Bart Starr on Thanksgiving day in 64 (or was it 62?).

I really believe that these teams are both good enough that any talk about momentum is fruitless - it can change in an instant, and I don't believe that the Sharks will be that overwhelmed.

I'm relieved that I no longer get overly "doomy and gloomy" during the games any more. I was cured of that last fall when the Yankees spanked the Tigers in the first playoff game. I wrote them off, they came back and won, and I vowed - NEVER AGAIN!!!

These late games, I use the TV as a radio. I sack out on the couch, close my eyes, listen to the TV, and when the announcers start getting exited, I open my eyes and watch. GO WINGS!!!!

[Wings_Dynasty 267]

can someone PLEASE make a wallpaper out of this picture? it looks too stretched right now just setting it

Here's a quick and dirty one. Left room for icons. 1024 x 768

Edited May 3, 2007 by Wings_Dynasty

[Heroes of Hockeytown 694]

That's such an awesome photo. I think that's Schneider bumping heads with Hank in the middle, and they've got someone else sandwiched in between.

The view from another angle also provides some fun moments:

Look at the big ol' bear hug Bert is giving Markov's rear, who in turn crushes puny Cleary with a monster elbow.

[ILWingsFan1 0]

Closing thoughts before bedtime:

That puck over the glass penalty is still dumb as hell. We caught the good bounce this time (and I guess you could say San Jose had their chance, if you want), but you just never know. I'll be glad to see it gone.

Finally, I like these quotes from Babcock. This:

I mentioned this earlier, that it's not just Team A miraculously playing poorly mid game and Team B benefiting from the other's "lack of heart." These are two top-notch squads in a power struggle, each exerting their will on the other and making that other look bad at different points in each game.

And this:

Dominik Hasek is the man, and the Paralyzed Snow Angel of Defeat rules. He's been everything that was advertised: dominant goaltending, wild flops and dives, clutch saves, terrible puck-handling. Bellissimo.

[haroldsnepsts 4,826]

That's such an awesome photo. I think that's Schneider bumping heads with Hank in the middle, and they've got someone else sandwiched in between.

The view from another angle also provides some fun moments:

Look at the big ol' bear hug Bert is giving Markov's rear, who in turn crushes puny Cleary with a monster elbow.

Doesn't anyone have a pic of Joe Thornton's face after San Jose lost, even though they led the game for all but 34 seconds of regulation time?

[WingNutt 12]

Awesome game last night, I'm truly speechless.

Good Job Wings

[puckloo39 5,686]

that picture makes me smile.

[UWO_Winger 0]

Wow.. how nice is it to see the Sharks making the mistakes that give us all heartburn? Soft lob up the middle on a clearing attempt.. my wife now knows to expect some rage when the Wings do that.

Do we have a playoff song for this year yet? What about a song that incorporates all of our favourite slogans?

- Lang is Lazy and He Sucks

- Paralyzed Snow Angel of Defeat

- What Does Sammy Bring to the Table?

- etc..

[tazzer82 0]

Doesn't anyone have a pic of Joe Thornton's face after San Jose lost, even though they led the game for all but 34 seconds of regulation time?

Can't seem to find one of Thornton, but this must have hurt like a *****:

[MidMichSteve 1,115]

Here's a pic of the celebration last night.

You can download a 1024x768 version here Celebration 1024_768

http://www.shoenphoto.com/schneider.jpg

Go Wings!

[Wings_Fan_In_Exile 3]

Man what a game. I've never been so quiet during the first 59 minutes of a game before. When they were down 0-2 I remember thinking "they've gotta come back but it might take a miracle". A few clutch goals later and I was able to go to sleep one happy man. Hopefully I didn't wake up my girlfriend's roomate, but I kinda doubt that is possible.

Dominik Hasek is the man, and the Paralyzed Snow Angel of Defeat rules. He's been everything that was advertised: dominant goaltending, wild flops and dives, clutch saves, terrible puck-handling. Bellissimo.

And I will happily admit Hasek played a solid game. Neither goal he could do much about in this one. Although it kinda looked like he ducked away from the second goal- but it was just a fluke play and he probably never saw the puck.

What made me happy about his perfomance was that there was no paralysis when he used the snow angel, he spread out then got back into position. After his game last night the move should be known as the Snow Angel of Doom. I still don't love the guy, but last night he played just as all the Dom backers said he could.

Anyway, what a game. What a win! 2-2 series I love it! Wings in 7 was my original prediction and they look to be on pace.

[wingslogo19 281]

WOW, do i love this team.. Hasek played well.. The plays that stood out to me were

Hasek's huge save with a bout 7 minutes left

The Langer tieing goal BOBBY

The huge pk in the ot

then our PP when Scheids keeps the puck in and lets a bullet go

[Heroes of Hockeytown 694]

And I will happily admit Hasek played a solid game. Neither goal he could do much about in this one. Although it kinda looked like he ducked away from the second goal- but it was just a fluke play and he probably never saw the puck.

What made me happy about his perfomance was that there was no paralysis when he used the snow angel, he spread out then got back into position. After his game last night the move should be known as the Snow Angel of Doom. I still don't love the guy, but last night he played just as all the Dom backers said he could.

Attaboy. No shame in admitting that. And as I said in the other thread, Paralyzed Snow Angel of Defeat is pretty kickin' rad.

[spaMgobLiN 0]

soak it up, soak it up, that was the last game the redwings are winning this season period.

Edited May 3, 2007 by spaMgobLiN

[Hockeytown Red Wings 245]

Anyone else burst a blood vessel in their eye screaming when Schneids put that one in?

I noticed a pain and this morning I have a pool of blood under my eye.

[betterREDthandead 58]

Not smart of Wilson to call out his troops. I don't know what result that'll have on the locker room, but a public call-out like that in the middle of a tightly-played series like this one is VERY risky.