WCSF GAME 6 GDT: Red Wings 1 at Ducks 2

[Jedi 1,865]

Good job by Cleary and Zetterberg to eat up the last of the period.

The play started out somewhat even, but Anaheim took control as the period wore on.

Lets get back on track in the 2nd, starting with the kill.

[Vladifan 680]

Other than three hooks and a take-down of Datsyuk, I'd say it's been fairly reffed.

[Electrophile 3,554]

Any period we're not losing is a good period. A period we're leading in is a great period. So, this was a good period. We kept them from getting on the board first and thereby stealing the momentum and energy. The longer we keep them quiet, the greater our chance of winning is. We have to keep that in mind.

[RedWingsFanatic 4]

Oh come on, you guys. The officiating has been FINE. It's tedious having to hear this every single game.

I hear what you're saying, but there was really nothing egregious about the way that first period was called.

[Outsider 42]

Pretty good period, I thought. This is pretty much the Ducks at their best. Not the Wings at their best. Just gotta take it up a notch.

Looks more like the ducks playing a tentative "no mistake" game, to me.

The longer it goes on like this, the bolder (and DIRTIER!), they'll become.

Wings need to TAKE CONTROL of this Game!

Let's Go Red Wings!!!!!!!!

[Guest lilja4mvp]

not sure which was worse - the wings or the ice.

[servo 15]

I don't know what you guys are complaining about, Flip wasn't moving his feet at all. You are never going to get away with that if you don't move your feet.

[Guest Shoreline]

It was, a Wing knocked it off.

No, Beauchemin turned around and knocked the net off all by himself. No Wing was even close enough to touch the net.

[Gnredwing 10]

think I just saw Pronger in the locker room blowing Hiller

[Wingman 0]

Draw after first is very much ok with me.

Ducks are trying to figure something out, as expected. Long night (well, morning) ahead.

[dat's sick 1,002]

As usual the Ducks play really good in the 1st period. Getting out of it with 0-0 is pretty good, even though we had some chances.

The Wings are a little sloppy, missing some passes and turning the puck over, but they're solid in the defensive zone.

Looking for the Wings to start taking over the longer the game goes, just have to kill off this penalty at the start of the 2nd.

[YoungGuns1340 1]

It seems like the Ducks get away with murder and then they'll make some weak call against us on an iffy play

I've been trying to look at things pretty objectively all series, and for the most part, when it comes to penalties, I've thought its been pretty balanced both ways.

But that series of events just blew my mind. Datsyuk is mauled for a good 30 seconds, and no call. And then RYAN has his stick parallel to the ice - an easy hooking call in today's NHL - and Filppula gets a holding penalty?

That ones over my head, for sure..

[Dabura 12,232]

"Hmm. Wings forecheck is killing us. I'm skating towards my goal. I guess I could let up, maybe even stop. But--WHOA! WOULD YA LOOK AT THAT! I JUST KNOCKED MY NET OFF!"

Edited May 13, 2009 by Dabura

[Mike 0]

I don't know what you guys are complaining about, Flip wasn't moving his feet at all. You are never going to get away with that if you don't move your feet.

I think most of us are complaining how the Ducks are not getting called for anything and then the Wings get these stupid chinchy calls.

[Wingsallwin 0]

It looks like Niedermayer got away from the hooking penalty. Besides, the ice looks really poor

[Outsider 42]

Wings have to fight harder through the Neutral Zone. ducks are smothering them at the blue line.

They have to fight harder for it.

Ice looks terrible. It's rather warm here today.

[servo 15]

As usual the Ducks play really good in the 1st period. Getting out of it with 0-0 is pretty good, even though we had some chances.

The Wings are a little sloppy, missing some passes and turning the puck over, but they're solid in the defensive zone.

Looking for the Wings to start taking over the longer the game goes, just have to kill off this penalty at the start of the 2nd.

I agree. Big kill coming up.

What time is it in good ole' Sweden?

[SuperNovaXll 124]

The officiating has been fair. My only complaint is the friggin ice

[teckaholic 0]

Ozzy looks good..Hiller really not test (besides the wrap around)

[Mike 0]

No, Beauchemin turned around and knocked the net off all by himself. No Wing was even close enough to touch the net.

No way the Wings are allowed to have the same amount or more PPs than the Ducks.

Edited May 13, 2009 by Mike

[C-TownWing 0]

Oh come on, you guys. The officiating has been FINE. It's tedious having to hear this every single game.

I hear what you're saying, but there was really nothing egregious about the way that first period was called.

Agree. Officiating was fine.

I'll be honest, I feel like we've taken their best punch. They're facing elimination at home, I knew the first would be tough, but getting out 0-0 is a win for us. Now just gotta kill this penalty and start to take over from there.

[Dabura 12,232]

Apparently Patrick Kane is the next Gretzky.

[ShanahanMan 473]

The officiating has been fair. My only complaint is the friggin ice

Agreed. There were some questionable plays....but nothing too blatant to get me crazy.

[Guest Shoreline]

I've been trying to look at things pretty objectively all series, and for the most part, when it comes to penalties, I've thought its been pretty balanced both ways.

But that series of events just blew my mind. Datsyuk is mauled for a good 30 seconds, and no call. And then RYAN has his stick parallel to the ice - an easy hooking call in today's NHL - and Filppula gets a holding penalty?

That ones over my head, for sure..

Do you have a DVR? Go back to just before the end of the 1st, and watch Scott Niedermayer ride Z with his stick in the midsection for a good 3 seconds, almost impressive time for bull riding, and no call. That isn't objectively in the slightest. That was right next to the puck, and Z was trying to clear the zone. Should be a penalty just like Beauchemin accidentally (yeah right) knocking the net off all on his own while the Wings are pressuring in the zone.

[teckaholic 0]

But that series of events just blew my mind. Datsyuk is mauled for a good 30 seconds, and no call. And then RYAN has his stick parallel to the ice - an easy hooking call in today's NHL - and Filppula gets a holding penalty?

I scratched my head as well, I thought the Red Wings were on the PP

Speaking of PP's, I F'IN HATE VERSUS. I noticed it right away (the too many men on ice penalty), and they didnt mention it till 20 sec into the penalty....ESPN TAKE US BACK!

Edited May 13, 2009 by teckaholic