11/11 GDT: Blackhawks 3, Red Wings 2

[RedWingsFanatic 4]

The thing that makes the Hawks so tough is that they really play a different game than any other team we have played. They are so incredibly aggressive and we aren't used to it. We don't have our usual time and space to make passes and gets things set up, particularly on the power play. The Blackhawks are doing a really nice job of getting up in our faces and stopping things before they can start.

[haroldsnepsts 4,826]

I'd like to say we come back in the third, but the Wings have obviously decided the Hawks arent good enough to play against.

3-1 will be the final score, everyone will jump all over Osgood, hope on the Kopecky bandwagon, and get all over Datsyuk for not scoring. What a week this is gonna be!

Unfortunately, you're right. But I think Osgood has played fine, Kopecky is showing promise but still has plenty of work to do on his game, and basically this game has shown that if our top line gets shut down, the Wings have a hard time scoring.

(That's in no way a knock on Dats)

[2probert4 8]

I'm the same way. Lilja never seems to have average nights. He's either one of the best defensemen on the ice...or the absolute worst. Tonight, it's the latter. Although, Kronwall is making a bid for that spot tonight too.

He's looked pretty bad out there tonight. The passing hasnt been as good as normal, not much of the grinding stuff from the Wings, not winning many faceoffs either. Perrault and Lang are killing us in that dept.

[Detroit # 1 Fan 2,204]

I just realized why were losing, we split up ZDH and Nick and Raffy. Why mess with a good thing?

[russianswede919293 95]

I didnt expect Kane and Toews to contribute as they have, honestly when havlat went down game one (I expected him to go down, just not that early). I didnt think we would be doing as well as we have with no havlat.

Yeah Chicago hands down has the top 2 Calder Trophy Candidates...

[HockeyCrazy3033 168]

The Wings shall make a comeback, because I said so.

GO WINGS!!!!

[BlueMonk 102]

Hawks are playing a really good game and look desperate. Great goaltending by Bulin, too.

[russianswede919293 95]

I just realized why were losing, we split up ZDH and Nick and Raffy. Why mess with a good thing?

Naw we're losing because we've been outhit, out-skated, and pretty much sucked defensivly...

[FinRedWing 172]

The thing that makes the Hawks so tough is that they really play a different game than any other team we have played. They are so incredibly aggressive and we aren't used to it. We don't have our usual time and space to make passes and gets things set up, particularly on the power play. The Blackhawks are doing a really nice job of getting up in our faces and stopping things before they can start.

Sounds like they're playing playoff style-hockey during the regular season,how dare they!?

[russianswede919293 95]

Naw we're losing because we've been outhit, out-skated, and pretty much sucked defensivly...

And because the Wizard of Oz is on TBS and he can't be in 2 places At once

[PenaltyShot 96 521]

awww man had Bulin beat but the Dman cleared it

[Detroit # 1 Fan 2,204]

That was rediculously close.

[TheStrom 0]

lol at the doubters who doubted Patrick "The Man" Kane

Just one more period to go.

Toews with the empty netter.

Quit making the rest of us "Hawks fans look bad.

Behave with some class and dignity.

Now yall know why we don't want him on our boards.

Who is your best replacement for Lilja he just looks flat. I am impressed with the grit that the Red Wings show.

Edited November 12, 2007 by TheStrom

[haroldsnepsts 4,826]

He's looked pretty bad out there tonight. The passing hasnt been as good as normal, not much of the grinding stuff from the Wings, not winning many faceoffs either. Perrault and Lang are killing us in that dept.

Draper as usual is dominating faceoffs, but yeah, Z is getting killed. He's won 3 and lost 8.

[Pskov Wings Fan 71]

When Babs presses panic button Dats and Z get separated.

[puckloo39 5,686]

the Hawks are on tonight. Wisniewski just saved Khabi's butt on that one...

[russianswede919293 95]

Quit making the rest of uf "Hawks fans look bad.

Behave with some class and dignity.

Now yall know why we don't want him on our boards.

Who is your best replacement for Lilja he just looks flat. I am impressed with the grit that the Red Wings show.

Meech....Meech...MEECH

[Grittzkey 1]

I just realized why were losing, we split up ZDH and Nick and Raffy. Why mess with a good thing?

Well, there not doing that good NOW. -- Its 3rd Period -- Its Temporary -- We Need to shake and bake --

[PenaltyShot 96 521]

And because the Wizard of Oz is on TBS and he can't be in 2 places At once

If Lilja only had a brain tonight...and if the rest of the boys had Kopay's heart right about now

[TheStrom 0]

I am not a troll...I just like to talk hockey with avid fans of the game and still learning how to type. >.<

Edited November 12, 2007 by TheStrom

[auxlepli 17]

I like that Babcock split them up, obviously after eight periods of not doing well against the Hawks, he needed to do something different.

Edited November 12, 2007 by auxlepli

[russianswede919293 95]

If Lilja only had a brain tonight...and if the rest of the boys had Kopay's heart right about now

one-two punch combo right here the 2 of us tonight...

[Aussie_Wing 354]

This game was always going to be a worry. I saw the game against Nashville and I commented on how poor I felt the defence played. They're repeating the performance tonight. I'm underwhelmed by Rafalski and Lilja is just useless.

[puckloo39 5,686]

Robert Lang's Contract Negotiation with Chicago:

GM: Mr. Lang we are willing to give you you're $3.8 million of last year over 2 years.

Lang: I want an extra 200,000 million for babysitting half the team since they are too young to be out on their own at night.

GM: Okay but you'll also have to hold their hands and walk them across the street.

Lang: SOLD. But I'm not changing any diapers...

we should have paid Kid Rock to take them out last night, instead of the Wings, maybe?

I am glad for Bobbert, by the way... just wish he wouldn't take it out on us, though.

[Drake_Marcus 890]

Dear baby jebus,

Please make Zetterberg score a goal or two off of Datsyuk tonight.

Thanks little buddy,

Marcus