Drake_Marcus 890 Report post Posted December 19, 2008 (edited) DAMN it was good to see everyone play well for 60 mins. Not just playing well- but playing Red Wings Hockey. Lidstrom was a Norris winning defenseman in his own end, not too suprising as his play has been trending back up to his regular level- with only his scoring yet to get back up there. Lilja and Stewart had fantastic games. Lilja is really, really playing well right now. Zetterberg was about as good as you can be without picking up a point. Conks got to play behind the team he signed up for- the best defensive team in the NHL (as opposed to the Wings that'd shown up for every other game this season aside from the last shut-out). Red Wings Hockey. Let's see more of that. Edit: Haha- I forgot to mention that my boy Pavel had a pretty decent game tonight too. And unlike Malkin he didn't need a ***** empty net goal to get his 4 points tonight. Edited December 19, 2008 by Drake_Marcus Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Secret 304 Report post Posted December 19, 2008 Finally! ... and just in time Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Matt 1,049 Report post Posted December 19, 2008 I think you could sense a huge weight being lifted of the Red Wings' shoulders when they got that weak goal from Franzen. The tentative play of the club through the first period completely disappeared from that point on and the Sharks were totally kept on their heels. Anyone remember a genuine odd-man rush for the Sharks? I don't. When's the last time we can claim we saw a game this season when the Wings haven't given at least one of those up? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
egroen 384 Report post Posted December 19, 2008 That was not an A game from the Sharks but the Wings took advantage of it like they should have and never let their skate up from tha Shark's neck. Awesome, awesome game. Man, I feel great. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Drake_Marcus 890 Report post Posted December 19, 2008 I think you could sense a huge weight being lifted of the Red Wings' shoulders when they got that weak goal from Franzen. The tentative play of the club through the first period completely disappeared from that point on and the Sharks were totally kept on their heels. Anyone remember a genuine odd-man rush for the Sharks? I don't. When's the last time we can claim we saw a game this season when the Wings haven't given at least one of those up? Oh yeah- Franzen's goal was definitely the turning point. It was like an instant momentum shift... Man oh man this game was great. We've been waiting 30 games to see them play like they are capable of playing. I love that we've played 2 games against the Sharks- one on their ice with our boys coming off a hard-fought game the night before, and the other with the Sharks ending a back to back in our rink. The result? A close loss to the Sharks in our back to back and a dominating win over the Sharks in their back to back. I'd say the season series is tipped in the Wings favour at this point. Hopefully the Sharks come back down to Earth now... no one is safe from a slump in the new NHL Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CrossoverThrash 0 Report post Posted December 19, 2008 Wow they completely dominated, even though the Sharks were coming off a game yesterday 6-0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mjlegend 155 Report post Posted December 19, 2008 We all know this Red Wings team is capable of playing some really dominating hockey. It really couldn't have come on a better night. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
b.shanafan14 733 Report post Posted December 19, 2008 bout time, complete game outta everyone. you know its a good night when Pav gives a 5 minute interview in english without an ounce of shyness. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Shoreline Report post Posted December 19, 2008 Enjoying this win tonight. Just hope the Wings can continue. They were finishing checks, they were playing hard, they were playing defensively sound (the fundamentals were great after the Sharks main onslaught in the 1st, where the Wings were extremely vulnerable). I just hope this isn't just held to teams on the ass end of a back to back. Looking forward to what should be a few easier games, then a good challenge next weekend. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Reilly 24 Report post Posted December 19, 2008 f***, of course I missed tonight's game. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HomeNugget 2 Report post Posted December 19, 2008 I had to work and missed the entire game. I couldn't believe the score when I saw it. I watched the Blackhawks embarrass the Oilers the other night and was thinking to myself that the Wings need to do that to someone this year. I never thought it would come against the Sharks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheUkrainian 49 Report post Posted December 19, 2008 Hopefully this closes the chapter of the Cup-Hangover/lazy/sloppy Wing and picks back up from where we left off last year, except with Hossa and Conks of course Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Earthhuman 8 Report post Posted December 19, 2008 Damn, I slept through it! When I checked the score, my stomach dropped... because I thought the Wings lost. What a game! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
crabcakes'n'redwings 4 Report post Posted December 19, 2008 i really hope this isn't a fluke. This needs to be the sleeping giant waking up. This is how we need to play the REST of the season AND post season to bring home another cup Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Heroes of Hockeytown 694 Report post Posted December 19, 2008 I think all that needs to be said's been said. Let's f***in' go Red Wings! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jedi 1,865 Report post Posted December 19, 2008 GREAT to see the Wings step up to form, regardless of how tired the opposition was. Now the big focus is this. Do it again. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
puckbags 863 Report post Posted December 19, 2008 I take it all the panic mongers around here have crawled back into their panic cave for a couple of days at least!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DRAPES RULES 7 Report post Posted December 19, 2008 (edited) I have watched every game this season. This is the best game they have played. fundamental Wings hockey. Edited December 19, 2008 by DRAPES RULES Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CrossoverThrash 0 Report post Posted December 19, 2008 http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/story/?id=260148&...s=headlines_nhl <read Datsyuk's quote, that makes you proud to be a wings fan and proud of pavel for the attitude he has after a 4 point night, the spirit is back Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
scotvm 0 Report post Posted December 19, 2008 I have watched every game this season. This is the best game they have played. fundamental Wings hockey. i havent missed a game either and your absolutely right. a fantastic effort! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nev 1,085 Report post Posted December 19, 2008 I take it all the panic mongers around here have crawled back into their panic cave for a couple of days at least!! Well, one swallow doesn't make a summer. They need to start playing like that on a regular basis before we can officially say the 07-08 Wings are back. But it does go to show just what they are capable of when they can be bothered Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
puckbags 863 Report post Posted December 19, 2008 Well, one swallow doesn't make a summer. They need to start playing like that on a regular basis before we can officially say the 07-08 Wings are back. But it does go to show just what they are capable of when they can be bothered Hence why i said "for a couple of days" !! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
awingsincebirth 0 Report post Posted December 19, 2008 Damn, I slept through it! When I checked the score, my stomach dropped... because I thought the Wings lost. What a game! I bet the rest of the league felt the same way when they saw the score too. "Oh s***, its waking up!" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
b.shanafan14 733 Report post Posted December 19, 2008 (edited) I bet the rest of the league felt the same way when they saw the score too. "Oh s***, its waking up!" lets hope so. GO WINGS! Also figures that on a night that Pavel gets 2g, 2a, +4, two players get hat-tricks and a Pens' version of Russian superstar's 4 pt night somehow trumps the Wings' Russian superstar's 4 pt night to give him the 2nd star of the night honor, eventho the Pens' beat the Thrashers and the Wings beat the top team in the league. Explain that one to me... Edited December 19, 2008 by b.shanafan14 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
finalfilppula 2 Report post Posted December 19, 2008 I bet the rest of the league felt the same way when they saw the score too. "Oh s***, its waking up!" mos def! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
