Vladifan 680 Report post Posted June 12, 2009 Here's a fun read from USA Today and Kevin Allen. http://www.usatoday.com/sports/hockey/colu...nterstitialskip Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cirov19 1 Report post Posted June 12, 2009 My prediction: All of those facts add up to this game going into double overtime. Take the Red Wings to give the NHL back-to-back championships for the first time since they did it in 1997-98. God help me if this is what happens. I'll take the double OT win over the regulation loss, but I'll probably be dead by the time the Wings score in 2OT. Just finish the Pens off in the third please sweet Jesus. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VM1138 1,921 Report post Posted June 12, 2009 God help me if this is what happens. I'll take the double OT win over the regulation loss, but I'll probably be dead by the time the Wings score in 2OT. Just finish the Pens off in the third please sweet Jesus. I think if it goes that far, I'll be so numb I won't even notice if they lose until the next day. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RedFX 48 Report post Posted June 12, 2009 God help me if this is what happens. I'll take the double OT win over the regulation loss, but I'll probably be dead by the time the Wings score in 2OT. Just finish the Pens off in the third please sweet Jesus. My heart is fluttering now, I'd hate to think about what it would be doing in 2OT. I'm hoping for some 2002 Wings/Avs magic Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ShanahanMan 473 Report post Posted June 12, 2009 The thing is, there really is NO way to predict this game. I mean, how can you predict a defensive pinch that leads to an odd man break? Or, how can you predict a bad goal like the first one scored by Stuart on Fleury in game 1? You really can't. The fact of the matter is, this game could go either way from one tiny slip up that no one sees coming. It truly is anyone's game. The slight advantage goes to the Wings just because of the energy the Joe provides......but even then, it could still go the other way. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HockeyCrazy3033 168 Report post Posted June 12, 2009 It is not going to any OT. But the Wings will win. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Captain_Yzerman19 1 Report post Posted June 12, 2009 I had a tough time vs Anaheim in the 7th, so with the Cup on the line, I can't imagine. For the sake of my heart, I hope it isn't close, but I can't see it being a blow out. It's Game 7 for the Cup. It's gotta be tight. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vladifan 680 Report post Posted June 12, 2009 The thing is, there really is NO way to predict this game. I mean, how can you predict a defensive pinch that leads to an odd man break? Or, how can you predict a bad goal like the first one scored by Stuart on Fleury in game 1? You really can't. The fact of the matter is, this game could go either way from one tiny slip up that no one sees coming. It truly is anyone's game. The slight advantage goes to the Wings just because of the energy the Joe provides......but even then, it could still go the other way. Your "bad goal" thought reminded me of something the NHL network guys talked about today/tonight. That if a fluke goal is scored on Fleury, chances are he may not hold it together whereas i f the same thing happens to Ozzie, he will remain focused in spite of it. I think that's a very valid point. They absolutely have to pepper Fleury as much as they can. Meanwhile, I have this strange calmness going on right now that the Wings will not let this one get away from them. It may not last, but it sure feels OK right now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vladifan 680 Report post Posted June 12, 2009 Oh yeah. Larry Murphy says he's looked at this game from every angle and says he believes the Wings have a 61% chance of winning it. Which leaves the Penguins at 39%. Don't know how he arrived at that conclusion, but I can live with that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
catbox_9 1 Report post Posted June 12, 2009 God help me if this is what happens. I'll take the double OT win over the regulation loss, but I'll probably be dead by the time the Wings score in 2OT. Just finish the Pens off in the third please sweet Jesus. You know what would be even better than 2OT? How about a scoreless draw going into the 6th OT before we finally win the longest game ever Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WizardofOz 0 Report post Posted June 12, 2009 Meanwhile, I have this strange calmness going on right now that the Wings will not let this one get away from them. It may not last, but it sure feels OK right now. I know what you mean. I'm normally a nervous wreck before big games like this but for some reason I'm not worried at all. That will probably change once the puck drops though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
C20lw 0 Report post Posted June 12, 2009 You know what would be even better than 2OT? How about a scoreless draw going into the 6th OT before we finally win the longest game ever I would have suffered from a heart attack by the end of the the 3rd OT. Keeled over on my floor in a jersey still grasping my beer. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dimaline312000 51 Report post Posted June 12, 2009 I hope he's right about everything except the 2 OT's. Although as someone said I'll take a 2 OT Detroit Red Wings Winner over a Regulation Loss. If it goes into OT I'm taking about 3 or 4 shots of Jim Beam. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Greatness=PavelDatsyuk 65 Report post Posted June 12, 2009 You know what would be even better than 2OT? How about a scoreless draw going into the 6th OT before we finally win the longest game ever not funny, not funny at all, if your prediction happens, all of us who die from heart attacks will come back and haunt you for predicting this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dabura 12,207 Report post Posted June 12, 2009 The slight advantage goes to the Wings just because of the energy the Joe provides...... And the late change. And the fact that the Wings are monsters at home. And the fact that the Wings are the better team. And... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
