Statistics For Optimism

[detroitsportsman05 1]

The last four times the Detroit Red Wings have found themselves down in a series 2 games to 1 they have won game 4 (obviously on the road.)

Year Round Opponent Game 4 Result

2007 - Round 2 - San Jose - W 3-2

2006 - Round 1 - Edmonton - W 4-2

2004 - Round 2 - Calgary - W 4-2

2002 - Round 1 - Vancouver - W 4-2

I know this doesnt focus on the entire series...however optimism for a game 4 win is a must, and seeing the Wings tie up the series the past 4 times is very encouraging.

Lets.Go.Wings.

[thedisappearer 291]

Optimism is a hard sell around here.

[Wingsfan1987 0]

Yes it is encouraging! Hopefully the fire the guys had after the game carries over, and we come out strong and get the pucks behind Hiller WITHOUT the ref saying he "lost the puck". The other thing I'm taking as a positive is how close the losses have been...at least we haven't been 100% shut down (knocks on wood) Wings in 6!

[MannyK 16]

WOOOO GO WINGS! game 4 is OURS!

updated prediction: Wings in 7

[Vladifan 680]

Optimism is a hard sell around here.

Not for me it isn't. I appreciate you researching this and putting it on here, Detroitsportsman. Any ray of sunshine right now is better than mewling and puking and bitching. Thanks for the upbeat and factual info!

[Herr Hockey 0]

Guess they're due to lose one

Haha just kidding. I couldn't resist. Wings are going to tie this series up, and I'll be there at game 5 to watch them take the series lead.

ETA: Speaking of game 4 against SJ... *points at signature*

Edited May 6, 2009 by Herr Hockey

[sixer 37]

GO WINGS GO!!!!!!

[Captain_Yzerman19 1]

Since we are trying to get revenge on the Ducks, how does this sound for optimism? We lead 2-1 heading into game four in 2007. Anaheim won three straight. Now we're down 2-1, looking to win three.

[GMRwings1983 8,803]

Yeah, but last time we were in this position, we had a GOD named Bobby Lang on our team who could score clutch goals. He's no longer here.

[Vladifan 680]

Since we are trying to get revenge on the Ducks, how does this sound for optimism? We lead 2-1 heading into game four in 2007. Anaheim won three straight. Now we're down 2-1, looking to win three.

Twisted, but I love it!!! And somebody else said it on another thread here. The Wings (usually do) LIVE for this kind of s***.

GO, WINGS!! GO, SWEET OZZIE!!!

[Mike 0]

Yeah, but last time we were in this position, we had a GOD named Bobby Lang on our team who could score clutch goals. He's no longer here.

We have the new Mr. Clutch, The Mule.

[Guest lilja4mvp]

Since we are trying to get revenge on the Ducks, how does this sound for optimism? We lead 2-1 heading into game four in 2007. Anaheim won three straight. Now we're down 2-1, looking to win three.

if only the ducks had a 40+ year old hasek in net

[Z and D for the C 712]

Yeah, but last time we were in this position, we had a GOD named Bobby Lang on our team who could score clutch goals. He's no longer here.

LOL

[C-TownWing 0]

I know this doesnt focus on the entire series...however optimism for a game 4 win is a must, and seeing the Wings tie up the series the past 4 times is very encouraging.

Screw the entire series...we'll worry about that after we win game 4! It sounds kind of stupid with the series (hypothetically) at 2-2, but I really think we pull it off if we win tomorrow.

Thanks for the optimism. Usually not my thing, but I have to admit that when others have it, it rubs off on me.

[Pavrik Zettersyuk 4]

We'll get game 4.

[puertoricanWingsfan 5]

We have the new Mr. Clutch, The Mule.

So true! That guy is like a gourd. He's always huge in the end.

oh God that was dumb... ahhhh

[#19forPresident! 1]

Optimism is an excellent test of character. It's easy to be optimistic when you're holding the tall chip stack at the final table, but God love the man who's smiling when the blinds put him all in.

Anyways, it's easy for me to be optimistic, I supported this team when they hadn't won a cup in over 40 years, if they fall of the map again in the future, so be it, I'll still root for them. Hell maybe then I could afford season tickets!

[Heroes of Hockeytown 694]

Yeah, but last time we were in this position, we had a GOD named Bobby Lang on our team who could score clutch goals. He's no longer here.

I was going to put up a Youtube vid of the goal to remind the masses of Captain Clutch's contributions, but I'll be damned if no one has had the good sense to upload it yet. What's the Internet come to when you can't find a virtual shrine of Bobdom on any given site on the web? :nonono:

[Drake_Marcus 890]

The last four times the Detroit Red Wings have found themselves down in a series 2 games to 1 they have won game 4 (obviously on the road.)

Year Round Opponent Game 4 Result

2007 - Round 2 - San Jose - W 3-2

2006 - Round 1 - Edmonton - W 4-2

2004 - Round 2 - Calgary - W 4-2

2002 - Round 1 - Vancouver - W 4-2

I know this doesnt focus on the entire series...however optimism for a game 4 win is a must, and seeing the Wings tie up the series the past 4 times is very encouraging.

Lets.Go.Wings.

Seeing all those wins makes me feel better There's nothing like remembering past victories in the face of adversity to rev you up before the big game!

I still remember the SJ game well... Who will be the Lang tonight?

[Broken 16 381]

I'm still not clear on why so many people are freaking out around here. Being down 2-1 in a best of seven is no big deal. At all.

[rick zombo 3,739]

I'm still not clear on why so many people are freaking out around here. Being down 2-1 in a best of seven is no big deal. At all.

But being down 3-1 is a HUGE DEAL.

And that might be what we're facing after tonight's game.

Hence the freakout.