NEpats1028 1 Report post Posted June 5, 2009 As much as i'd love to blame this one on the officiating of the NHL, we simply have to look in the mirror and admit the facts: Pittsburgh won this game by outplaying us and winning the small battles. Say what you want about the Sidney Crosby suckfest going on in Bettman's office, but the Wings just didn't have it tonight. Ozzie was amazing tonight, and the offense just wasn't there, and hasn't been there since Pavel went down. So besides the obvious (PK, injuries), what can the Wings do to keep up with the Penguins when we go back there for Game 6? They are a whole different team at the Mellon. And lets hope we can find our stuff on Saturday! GO WINGS! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yak19 303 Report post Posted June 5, 2009 Thread title says it all. DRW KNOW WHAT TO DO! GO WINGS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Firehawk 305 Report post Posted June 5, 2009 Can't blame the SH goal on the officials...we had the upper hand, 2-1 game and 2 power plays in a row. Nobody to blame but ourselves. We need to get our energy level back and play like the machine we know how to play like... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Statts 4 Report post Posted June 5, 2009 (edited) After every loss, there is nobody to blame but yourself. Thats the only thing you can control in a game. As a TEAM, the Wings were outplayed by a much hungrier pens team. Edit: should put to rest the whole ref conspiracy against the Wings Edited June 5, 2009 by Statts Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stinkyness 10 Report post Posted June 5, 2009 As much as i'd love to blame this one on the officiating of the NHL, we simply have to look in the mirror and admit the facts: Pittsburgh won this game by outplaying us and winning the small battles. Say what you want about the Sidney Crosby suckfest going on in Bettman's office, but the Wings just didn't have it tonight. Ozzie was amazing tonight, and the offense just wasn't there, and hasn't been there since Pavel went down. So besides the obvious (PK, injuries), what can the Wings do to keep up with the Penguins when we go back there for Game 6? They are a whole different team at the Mellon. And lets hope we can find our stuff on Saturday! GO WINGS! I blame Malkin. But our giveaways jacked us. He's a beast. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Trapt1307 81 Report post Posted June 5, 2009 Officiating had absolutely nothing to do with this embarrassment. The Wings have nobody to blame but themselves. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Krystal 41 Report post Posted June 5, 2009 Turnovers have been killing us lately. I don't know how we've allowed ourselves to get so cut away from each other that it seems like there are 3 pens in every passing lane. It's unbelievable. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stinkyness 10 Report post Posted June 5, 2009 I blame Malkin. But our giveaways jacked us. He's a beast. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wiszo1mt 7 Report post Posted June 5, 2009 maybe its just my observations, but in most games, the wings look like another team in the 3rd period... id like to see them press some more like that in the first 2 periods and put a little more pressure on the Fluery and the Pens D though out the game. I mean i love wings hockey, and dont think many can beat them at their game but they need to pressure some more to try to generate some scoring chances jump to an early lead on these younger players, the wings have looked almost like their skating on sand out there lately. saturday should be a great game! GO WINGS!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dr Rosenrosen 0 Report post Posted June 5, 2009 Best message board in sports. The officiating was atrocious tonight (both ways), yet even the "McCreary" thread has no legs. Any other board would be 90% "refs suck" if their team had lost. Even the Pens board is complaining about it tonight. Kudos. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dr Rosenrosen 0 Report post Posted June 5, 2009 (edited) . Edited June 5, 2009 by Dr Rosenrosen Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
10 Minute Misconduct 104 Report post Posted June 5, 2009 Too many turnovers. Too lazy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Glubki 17 Report post Posted June 5, 2009 Pittsburgh is forcing a lot of the turnovers - it comes own to execution and willpower and right now they have the advantage. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest lilja4mvp Report post Posted June 5, 2009 (edited) the difference in this series: pens: 4 PP goals, 1 SH goal wings: 1 PP goal pathetic. wings are done. Edited June 5, 2009 by lilja4mvp Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BMoSki4 0 Report post Posted June 5, 2009 way too many turnovers at the offensive blue line. i dont know what it was exactly that caused our D to pinch the way they did and not come up with the puck or body. you commit like that you need to get something, it allowed for way too many breakaways. also the power play needs to set up more and then fire shots, i feel like the wings are firing shots before everyone is in the zone and ready to work the PP Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flip 5 Report post Posted June 5, 2009 To be honest, I'll start to worry if we drop Game 5. We had how many shots tonight? 40? Against a goalie who can be incredibly flaky, especially on the road. The Wings did one thing wrong tonight: they gave up a shorthanded goal. That gives a team unparalleled momentum, and the Pens rode it to a quick two-goal lead. If that goal doesn't happen, their do the other two. Datsyuk will be back for Game 5, which will give the team a huge boost. I think the Wings head back to Pittsburgh with a 3-2 series lead. We'll see what happens from there. One point to improve upon, excluding penalty killing, is to not giving the puck up at the blueline. It led to two goals (maybe three, I turned the game off and didn't see Kennedy's). This is a highly composed, highly experienced, highly talented team that faced a similar situation against the Ducks and responded well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wiszo1mt 7 Report post Posted June 5, 2009 like kenny said "it is not a series until someone wins one on the road" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
marcaractac 3,963 Report post Posted June 5, 2009 Going back to the Mellon for game 6, we will definitely need Dats back. But as long as they can tighten up defensively, stop with all the turnovers, and kill a penalty every once and a while they'll be fine. Having the Kronwall and Stuart we saw in the Chicago series would be swell as well, of course. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NEpats1028 1 Report post Posted June 5, 2009 Funny thing is, the pittsburgh boards were filled with "We're Finished", "Another Year of Failure"...etc after the Wings won the first 2 games. It's still anybodys series. It's all about who wants Game 5 more. Im just thankful its at The Joe and not in Pittsburgh. I'd be more nervous if I were the Penguins. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BowHuntingFool 0 Report post Posted June 5, 2009 Wings are far from done. This was a big loss and I guarantee an eye opener for every player on the Wing bench. No more turnovers, especially the unforced turnovers! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
catbox_9 1 Report post Posted June 5, 2009 like kenny said "it is not a series until someone wins one on the road" Then this is no series because that's not happening (well, maybe in game 6). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GMRwings1983 8,794 Report post Posted June 5, 2009 like kenny said "it is not a series until someone wins one on the road" So if the Pens win game 7 on the road, that means that the series has begun? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Red Crazy 201 Report post Posted June 5, 2009 Call me crazy but I never think it is a good idea to mess up lines. The Wings seem to be more concerned about Crosby not scoring then scoring themselves. We need to get back to OUR game which is to control the puck and quit this chip in and chase hockey that is not working. Sure we are getting alot of shots but very few are good scoring chances. Next game wins. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
redwashington2000 42 Report post Posted June 5, 2009 Going back to the Mellon for game 6, we will definitely need Dats back. But as long as they can tighten up defensively, stop with all the turnovers, and kill a penalty every once and a while they'll be fine. Having the Kronwall and Stuart we saw in the Chicago series would be swell as well, of course. You know what f*** this moron PAVEL ******* Dtsyuk, what is the point of him coming back now the team is demoralized tired and f***ed, "trust your legs to Pavel the great" he can't win by himself, he was needed today in game 4 not tomorrow not suturday, i wish him to recover and play well golf. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Casey 145 Report post Posted June 5, 2009 Osgood played well. On three of the goals (maybe the 4th, didn't see it) he was left high and dry by the defense. Knowing this team, they'll rebound in game 5, and take it to them in game 6. It will end there. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites