All the Pressure is on the Wings for Game 7

[GMRwings1983 8,804]

The thought of Cindy Crosby possibly skating the Cup at the JLA, with Bettman handing him the Cup is going to haunt me for the next couple of nights.

I'd rather die than see that happen.

I think we'll win the game, but all the pressure is clearly on us. We were up 2-0, and we blew the series lead. I hope our players, especially the younger ones can handle this pressure, because most people won't expect the Pens to win game 7 on the road.

Also, this would be the worst loss in Wings history if we can't pull this off. Worse than 1942, and worse than anything in my lifetime.

[ComradeWasabi 109]

Losing game 7 at home against Pittsburgh would ruin my entire summer and probably all of next year too.

[drfnr14 0]

i will kill myself!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

f*** this thread its bad juju!!

WE WWILL WIN GAME 7

and that is that

oh and there is no pressure at all, thats what veteran leadership in the locker room is for, and we have that!!! lots of it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Trapt1307 81]

There is plenty of pressure on Pittsburgh. There's no such thing as a game 7 in the Finals where there's no pressure on one of the teams.

[miller76 463]

I think the pressure is actually on Pissburgh. They know they can't win in Detroit. They haven't thus far. Its obviously a homer series. The Wings would have to totally collapse and not show up.

[Stiffy 0]

I'm not sure I agree that all the pressure is on the Wings. Each team and every player is going to have to deal with a ton of pressure. Many on the Wings can handle it and we have seen it over and over. For example, Helm will be there his usual 100%. Hank will play his ass off. I think the Penns have more to sort out. Flury in Detroit, Malkin handling himself if they get behind and more.

[Guest mindfly]

I would feel confident in a wings victory in game7 if just lidstrom played like he did a few years ago... the whole team is alot more banged up than last year and it shows in the games...hard to keep good spirits up to be honest

[GMRwings1983 8,804]

I think the pressure is actually on Pissburgh. They know they can't win in Detroit. They haven't thus far. Its obviously a homer series. The Wings would have to totally collapse and not show up.

The fact that it's a homer series is why the pressure is all on us.

I don't think a team has lost game 7 at home in the SCF since 1971. I know it hasn't happened in my lifetime. Also, only one team has ever lost when being up 2-0 in the SCF.

Most people don't expect the Pens to win where they haven't won before, thus the pressure will be on the Wings.

[wingfan1991 221]

The thought of Cindy Crosby possibly skating the Cup at the JLA, with Bettman handing him the Cup is going to haunt me for the next couple of nights.

I'd rather die than see that happen.

I think we'll win the game, but all the pressure is clearly on us. We were up 2-0, and we blew the series lead. I hope our players, especially the younger ones can handle this pressure, because most people won't expect the Pens to win game 7 on the road.

Also, this would be the worst loss in Wings history if we can't pull this off. Worse than 1942, and worse than anything in my lifetime.

this is EXACTLY how im feeling right now! cant believe it!!

[FedorovMan91 1]

Well, the pressure is on both side but the positive thing I can think about:

1. We have the crowd on our back; huge boost

2. Line matching, Babcock, seriously, stop thinking about the line change that much but play the puck possession game, no dump and chase game anymore

3. Wings may feel the sense of urgency; if they don't, who are they going to blame? Themselves. This is the last game

[Firehawk 305]

s*** I hadn't even thought about what happens if Bettfag hands the cup to Cindy. Imagine the disgust of the crowd...

That'd be the ultimate kick in the nuts.

[BuckeyeWingsfan80 209]

The thought of Cindy Crosby possibly skating the Cup at the JLA, with Bettman handing him the Cup is going to haunt me for the next couple of nights.

I'd rather die than see that happen.

I think we'll win the game, but all the pressure is clearly on us. We were up 2-0, and we blew the series lead. I hope our players, especially the younger ones can handle this pressure, because most people won't expect the Pens to win game 7 on the road.

Also, this would be the worst loss in Wings history if we can't pull this off. Worse than 1942, and worse than anything in my lifetime.

Let us hope that the mental weakness shown tonight and in game 4 doesn't make an appearance at the Joe.

[mru22 1]

I would feel confident in a wings victory in game7 if just lidstrom played like he did a few years ago... the whole team is alot more banged up than last year and it shows in the games...hard to keep good spirits up to be honest

I think there is more pressure on the fans making posts threating to kill themselves if the wings lose. After all how many guys on the team already have 2, 3 or 4 cups ?

It will suck but its not the end of the world. Remember the pistons in 2005, not sure how many of you are fans but losing a game 7 sucked regardless of it being in San Antonio.

Don't kill yourselves guys, you cant take the game more serious than the guys making the millions its not worth it

[miller76 463]

The fact that it's a homer series is why the pressure is all on us.

I don't think a team has lost game 7 at home in the SCF since 1971. I know it hasn't happened in my lifetime. Also, only one team has ever lost when being up 2-0 in the SCF.

Most people don't expect the Pens to win where they haven't won before, thus the pressure will be on the Wings.

I totally understand your view and thoughts on this, but I believe there is say 38 years of history against you, if your Pissburgh. I think it would be a total hockey changing thing if the Pens were able to achieve a win here friday. I still believe the odds are against them.

[Doc Holiday 0]

How good is Fleury in Detroit?

[wingfan1991 221]

another thing to add, team is 11-1 at home in post season only loss was that triple OT loss to Anahiem.. yet we stand to lose in Game 7 for the Cup at home.. GO ******* FIGURE if that happens! this bothers the s*** out of me.

[GMRwings1983 8,804]

I think there is more pressure on the fans making posts threating to kill themselves if the wings lose. After all how many guys on the team already have 2, 3 or 4 cups ?

It will suck but its not the end of the world. Remember the pistons in 2005, not sure how many of you are fans but losing a game 7 sucked regardless of it being in San Antonio.

Don't kill yourselves guys, you cant take the game more serious than the guys making the millions its not worth it

The Pistons played game 7 on the road that year. Game 7 at home in either the SCF or the NBA finals is almost impossible to lose.

[OsGOD 3]

yup the wings blew it HUGE tonight

[mru22 1]

The Pistons played game 7 on the road that year. Game 7 at home in either the SCF or the NBA finals is almost impossible to lose.

Thats what I said it was in San Antonio. However I still sucks losing a game 7 regardless.

[catbox_9 1]

Also, this would be the worst loss in Wings history if we can't pull this off. Worse than 1942.

How so?

I do agree with you it'd be the worst loss in my lifetime. Luckily it won't be as we're going to win.

[Guest mindfly]

OsGOD: I love your avatar

[GMRwings1983 8,804]

How good is Fleury in Detroit?

Anything can happen in one game, though.

That's why the Wings needed to come out and end this s*** like they did last year on the road. No reason to leave it up to game 7, the refs, bad luck, etc.

Being content with a game 7 is what they looked like for most of the game.

[catbox_9 1]

For the researchers out there....

How many best-of-seven series started with 6 home wins? How did the game 7's go?

[Heroes of Hockeytown 694]

The pressure's on both teams, just like any Game 7; neither can afford to lose.

[GMRwings1983 8,804]

How so?

I do agree with you it'd be the worst loss in my lifetime. Luckily it won't be as we're going to win.

Nobody watched hockey in 1942.

It wasn't until ages later that everyone started talking about that team. Who knew it was hard to come back from 3-0 back then?

I still think this would be a worse loss.