Swayze 81 Report post Posted December 17, 2007 I've been waiting since like 8 a.m. for the GDT for tonights game, mainly to download the highlights from last game. So...anyone know why it's not up yet? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mickeyisms Rule! 0 Report post Posted December 17, 2007 VS Detroit Red Wings (23-6-3) - Washington Capitals (13-18-2) 7:00 PM EST Joe Louis Arena, Detroit MI Click HERE for the NHL.com Preview Last game video: Capitals-Lightning and Detroit-Florida Team Leaders WAS Goals Alex Ovechkin 23 Assists Michael Nylander 20 Points Alex Ovechkin 38 Plus/Minus Alex Ovechkin 7 PP Goals Alex Ovechkin 10 Wins Olaf Kolzig 10 GAA Brent Johnson 2.78 Save PCT Brent Johnson .902 DET Goals Henrik Zetterberg 23 Assists Pavel Datsyuk 25 Points Henrik Zetterberg 45 Plus/Minus Nicklas Lidstrom 17 PP Goals Henrik Zetterberg 9 Wins Chris Osgood 15 GAA Chris Osgood 1.76 Save PCT Chris Osgood .929 Background The Capitals have won five of their past seven and are 7-4-1 since replacing coach and former Wing Glen Hanlon with Bruce Boudreau. Swedish phenom Nicklas Backstrom ranks third on the team and third among NHL rookies with 21 points. The snowstorm didn't have any effect on preparations for the Wings, who had a regularly scheduled day off Sunday. Tomas Holmstrom (knee) said Saturday he was optimistic he'd play against the Capitals. While Holmstrom could be ready soon, Kris Draper (knee) could return later in the week. Kirk Maltby (back) continues to be out indefinitely. Former Wings prospect Tomas Fleischmann is finding a home in Washington. The Wings traded the young center, along with draft picks, for Robert Lang in 2004. He has five goals and five assists in 30 games Tomas Holmstrom said after the morning skate today that he'd be in tonight when the Red Wings host Washington. Holmstrom has missed two games because of a sore knee.Kris Draper, out since Nov. 27 with a sprained knee, had another good practice, and could go tonight if needed. But since the Wings have points in nine straight games, there's no hurry, so Mike Babcock said Draper would be back Wednesday or Thursday. That should still allow him to get into two games before the Christmas break. It does not look like Kirk Maltby, out since Nov. 27 with a sore back, will return before the break. He hasn't skated since a brief experiment Dec. 3, so is still at least a week away. Other stats: Valteri Filpulla has scored 2 goals on penalty shots in the past 3 games. The last game vs Florida featured the first -ever Red Wings game in which they received 2 penalty shots! Flip was successful while Pavel was unable to bury the puck in the 5-2 victory for the Wings.LET'S GO RED WINGS!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wingsfan40 0 Report post Posted December 17, 2007 Nice GDT! I have a feeling the wings are going to own AO tonight! Go Wings Go! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Detroit # 1 Fan 2,204 Report post Posted December 17, 2007 I hope we win by alot. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PenaltyShot 96 521 Report post Posted December 17, 2007 Great GDT. Let's cut AO down to size Wings! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
puckloo39 5,686 Report post Posted December 17, 2007 I LOVE that picture. It's my wallpaper on my computer at home. Go, Flip!!! Go, Wings!!! Good job on the GDT, Mickey. You're about to get elected as Aflac's young apprentice, if you don't watch out, Grasshopper. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HockeyCrazy3033 168 Report post Posted December 17, 2007 Wings win a close one 4-3 in regulation. GO WINGS!!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
irishtemper14+25 11 Report post Posted December 17, 2007 wings win it of course...AO does nothing tonight except get a few hooking and holding penalties when dats makes him look stupid Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SuperCalaFilppulastic! 34 Report post Posted December 17, 2007 Did I hear correctly that Homer might be back? If so, I am even more excited! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lidstromrules16 7 Report post Posted December 17, 2007 Go Wings! Glad I get to see this one on versus, as me and my bro are gonna enjoy watching our teams go at it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
terri27 0 Report post Posted December 17, 2007 Alright we're VIP baby!! You know any stats on the teams? I think Ozzie's goalie so I'm surprised his "Ozzie's God and the only Wings goalie" fan club isn't here. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
terri27 0 Report post Posted December 17, 2007 Scrath that- Dom's goalie. So where's all the bashers-not that I'm complaing, goes more smoothly without them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
russianswede919293 95 Report post Posted December 17, 2007 Alright we're VIP baby!! You know any stats on the teams? I think Ozzie's goalie so I'm surprised his "Ozzie's God and the only Wings goalie" fan club isn't here. Well Ozzie is god....just not the only wings goalie...lol... Anywho, Dom is starting this one....I am hoping for a good Sv% from him tonight for my fantasy team... Scrath that- Dom's goalie. So where's all the bashers-not that I'm complaing, goes more smoothly without them. Bashing wont start until he lets in a goal that isn't his fault... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
terri27 0 Report post Posted December 18, 2007 Well Ozzie is god....just not the only wings goalie...lol... Anywho, Dom is starting this one....I am hoping for a good Sv% from him tonight for my fantasy team... Bashing wont start until he lets in a goal that isn't his fault... I hate to admit this 'cause he's my favorite goalie really but "he's good but he ain't no God" Go Wings!!! And help Dom out. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Detroit # 1 Fan 2,204 Report post Posted December 18, 2007 Dom's gonna do something crazy today. Gaborik is one thing, Ovechkin is another. I see like a 6-2 win. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Draperfan 104 Report post Posted December 18, 2007 Homers back,so watch out Ollie hes gonin to make your life miserable Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Detroit # 1 Fan 2,204 Report post Posted December 18, 2007 Nice save by Dom! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
terri27 0 Report post Posted December 18, 2007 Dom's gonna do something crazy today. Gaborik is one thing, Ovechkin is another. I see like a 6-2 win. I like your thinking-hope you're right about everything. If Dom did something totally crazy to get everybody going that would be so awesome. I'm still loving he's bowling the other players moment. I think he's trying to combing the 2 sports. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Detroit # 1 Fan 2,204 Report post Posted December 18, 2007 Zetterberg and Holmstrom roughing it up, LOVE IT! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
russianswede919293 95 Report post Posted December 18, 2007 LINESMAN DOWN!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lou_Siffer 1 Report post Posted December 18, 2007 Brashear vs Downey perhaps? Im mildly concerned Downey is going to get pummelled. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
terri27 0 Report post Posted December 18, 2007 Ohhh and another ref casualty. Hank colliding with a Captial and the ref had nowhere to go. Brashear vs Downey perhaps? Im mildly concerned Downey is going to get pummelled. Don't be, I think Downey can hold his own tonight-should the occassion call for it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
puckloo39 5,686 Report post Posted December 18, 2007 I'm so glad you're here, putting smiles on my face see there's one. Hopefully Dom won't let any in-and if he does may it be blatantly obvious that it's not his fault. So people can't complain. nothing will stop that around here, Terri. Dom was all over that early chance. Go, Dom! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Detroit # 1 Fan 2,204 Report post Posted December 18, 2007 Brashear vs Downey perhaps? Im mildly concerned Downey is going to get pummelled. I was thinking about that. I'd rather he go for Erksine, less chance of getting pummeled. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Detroit # 1 Fan 2,204 Report post Posted December 18, 2007 Lidstrom shot, Holmstrom redirects. 1-0 Wings Share this post Link to post Share on other sites