SCF GAME 7 GDT: Penguins 2 at Red Wings 1

[GMRwings1983 8,794]

So how long before the Pens get called for something?

We had 2 PP's at the end of the last game and couldn't capitalize. Say what you want about the refs but they gave us the chances in the last game to tie it up.

I'm sure we'll get our chance sometime, we just have to be able to execute properly.

[Dabura 12,207]

Great Opening, unfortunatly the penalty really killed us.

No one seems to be picking up on this. The Wings were absolutely owning up until that point. Then they got gassed, and then the Pens' fresh-legged roleplayers magically found that extra gear.

This isn't rocket science.

[Holmstrom96 347]

Unlike game 6 we're clicking offensively. We put together some good runs. We still have issues with Ericson though, I loved that guy at first but his mistakes have required Ozzie bailouts.

[SuperNovaXll 124]

Geez, am I the only one who doesnt think the Wings played bad that period? Hossa looks good, we had probably the two best chances of the game, we are skating pretty good and yeah we got out shot, but only by 4 and they had a PP.

We also seem to get better as the games go on.

LETS GO WINGS!!!!

[Vladifan 680]

hossa looks like he came to play tonight

Agreed. He is really skating with more determination.

[Z and D for the C 712]

So how long before the Pens get called for something?

Ease up, the only penalty the pens got is a black and white one. The refs are swallowing their whistles for both teams.

[Firehawk 305]

The Pens carried the play WAY too much for my liking in the second half of that period. If we get a goal, I think we'll start taking over. But, we have to get some frickin scoring chances. What's up with taking the puck to the side? CRASH THE NET! GOOD THINGS HAPPEN!

[dat's sick 1,002]

One of the best 1st periods the Wings have played in this series. A bit too much time in the defensive end by the 3rd line especially, but we're creating some good chances offensively.

Fleury seems to have woken up on right side though.

Wings need to score on their chances. Filppula probably would have if not for that hook by Malkin. Thanks for that non-call btw refs.

[Aussie_Wing 354]

Lebda, has there ever been a man with less offensive ability? The guy wouldn't know how to get the puck to the goalie if his life depended on it.

And I hate to say this, but Lidstrom looks so slow. The injury is really affecting him.

[lomekian 201]

As has been the case throughout this series, the 2nd period will be pivotal....if we can get out of it ahead, I'll be very confident....

[Guest Shoreline]

ZOMG THEY'RE TALKING ABOUT CROSB-- oh wait..

[Lidstromrules16 7]

You all are nuts. That was a great first period. All Wings until the penalty (deserved) on Stuart. Then it was a great kill for them having possesion the whole time. Their momentum carried over about a minute from the PK, but then Detroit turned it on again. Then the Pens had a little push at the end. Its 0-0 and 2 periods left to play, that period is history, forget about it like the wings will

[Vincanni 1]

Good period and way too many pessimistic whiners here. ONe of the better 1st periods for our team. Ozzies been solid, great team defense to stuff the Pens best chances, we're out hustling them on the boards, and roughing them up including a couple Kronwallers. As a whole a pretty even period, though if you count our shots that missed the net and where blocked we'd be out shooting them 2-1. Datsyuk and Z pretty much guarantee puck control or the shutting down of any Penguin they face, and Hossa's also looking great though it took him a bit to find his stride.

Keep Ericsson with Lidstrom, and have some of our depth guys show up and we'll be fine even if the Wings don't get better which as history shows us the Wings will as the game goes on.

Also, just call one interference on Orprick and Gill mugging guys away from the puck anywhere within a mile of Flower refs puh-lease. Not every time they do it just once to maybe force them to play legal D.

[HadThomasVokounOnFortSt 878]

I thought it was a fairly nice period, good kill, and got chances.

[Guest mindfly]

The longer the games goes 0-0 it favours the pens because they will grasp the opportunity, the wings need the first goal to get going i think...

[syntax 359]

I wish this would just morph into Game 5 at the start of the 2nd.

[Holmstrom96 347]

And I hate to say this, but Lidstrom looks so slow. The injury is really affecting him.

Lidstrom is skating his nuts off!

[FedorovMan91 1]

Geez, am I the only one who doesnt think the Wings played bad that period? Hossa looks good, we had probably the two best chances of the game, we are skating pretty good and yeah we got out shot, but only by 4 and they had a PP.

We also seem to get better as the games go on.

LETS GO WINGS!!!!

I agree with the most of your post but this is not the level of the Wings you look forward to in the LAST GAME OF THE SEASON. Besides, the Wings played great in the beginning of the period to the 10 minutes of the period but since then, the Wings' play was extremely inconsistent.

[Detroit # 1 Fan 2,204]

That CBC intro was sick hahah

[Dabura 12,207]

Ease up, the only penalty the pens got is a black and white one. The refs are swallowing their whistles for both teams.

I'm not flipping out, and I agree with the call on Stuart (hence me saying, "******* stupid, Brad").

But the Pens got away with at least two that period. And magically, they get the first PP again and wreck the Wings' momentum. Just sayin'...

[BuckeyeWingsfan80 209]

The longer the games goes 0-0 it favours the pens because they will grasp the opportunity, the wings need the first goal to get going i think...

[Z and D for the C 712]

Lebda, has there ever been a man with less offensive ability? The guy wouldn't know how to get the puck to the goalie if his life depended on it.

And I hate to say this, but Lidstrom looks so slow. The injury is really affecting him.

I would agree with this. When ever lebda skates the puck into the zone, the puck is generally coming back to our zone 5 seconds later. I really don't like lebda.

And Lids just doesn't look very good out there.

[Electrophile 3,554]

Just got back from Sonic with my hot fudge sundae.

[Guest mindfly]

Oh yes, the team who scores first win the cup.. you heard it here first.

[BuckeyeWingsfan80 209]

I hear Flower loves SHUTOUTS

Everyone hear that?

Flower loves SHUTOUTS