10/10 GDT: Capitals, 2 at Red Wings, 3

[Hockeytown0001 7,652]

Versus

Red Wings 3, Capitals 2 Final

Preview- Capitals at Red Wings
Recap- Red Wings 3, Capitals 2


Washington: 2-1-1, 5 pts
Last Game: Lost to NYR 4-3 Recap

Detroit: 1-2-0
Last Game: Defeated CHI 3-2 Recap

Last WSH-DET meeting: 1/31, DET 2 at WSH 4 Recap

Goals
WSH Alexander Ovechkin and Alexander Semin: 5
DET Nine tied at 1

Assists
WSH Nicklas Backstrom: 8
DET Henrik Zetterberg: 3

Plus/Minus
WSH Nicklas Backstrom: +8
DET Kirk Maltby: +2
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WSH Dave Steckel: -4
DET Brett Lebda: -3

PIM
WSH John Erskine: 11
DET Johan Franzen and Kirk Maltby: 6


Holmstrom-Datsyuk-Zetterberg
Leino-Filppula-Cleary
Bertuzzi-Abdelkader-Williams
May-Draper-Eaves

Lidstrom-Rafalski
Kronwall-Stuart
Ericsson-Meech
Maltby, Lebda scratched



WSH Jose Thedore
1-1-0, 2.83 GAA, .892 SV %, 0 SO


DET Chris Osgood
1-1-0, 3.02 GAA, .895 SV %, 0 SO


WSH Tomas Fleischmann (lower body) out

DET Johan Franzen (torn ACL) out, Darren Helm (AC joint) will not play, Andreas Lilja (concussion) out

Edited October 12, 2009 by Hockeytown0001

[NGKEIB 32]

This game should be very interesting, as it features two teams that haven't played all that well defensively. Washington's top line is looking lethal, and Babcock says that he'll be matching Datsyuk's line against them (probably Filppula-Datsyuk-Holmström) - I must say, I'd prefer that Zetterberg be the one who did that, as he and Cleary were amazing at shutting down Crosby. I also think that Cleary and Bertuzzi will be able to handle Ovechkin's physicality more than Filppula and Holmström.

They're top line is certainly looking better at the moment, and it hurts to not have Franzén, but in terms of depth, we're the better team (especially if our third and fourth lines keep on playing the way they have). Stuart and Kronwall have both been throwing hits, and Meech wasn't that bad the other night, so it'll be interesting to see how he plays tonight.

[titanium2 867]

The Euro twins will be reunited for tonight's game!

That alone has me bouncing off the walls.

So Euro twins and Ovechkin (well, hopefully the subtle shutting down of Ovechkin by Lidstrom-Datsyuk-Zetterberg).

I'm really excited!

[titanium2 867]

http://www.mlive.com/redwings/index.ssf/20...yuk_henrik.html

:banana:

[Guest mindfly]

Not to flame or be negative but can anyone really see wings win this one given the horrible play lately + injury to franzen?

[under_par_00 45]

I figured Babs would reunite Dats and Z to counter that Semin - Backstrom - Ovie line.

If you shut them down, who is going to score for the Caps??

Edited October 10, 2009 by under_par_00

[Hockeytown0001 7,652]

Lines updated

[solnyshko 8]

I'm going to be at the game tonight.. I'm ridiculously excited. Should be a good one!

[brett 1,029]

yeah itll be interesting to see how they play with franzen

very excited for z and dats back together hopefully they stay together for awhile

[under_par_00 45]

Not to flame or be negative but can anyone really see wings win this one given the horrible play lately + injury to franzen?

I think we can win. We are at home, looking to rebound on a tough start to the season, and Dats and Z are back together to work their magic. If they can shut down the Caps first line, then we have a great shot at it.

[cusimano_brothers 1,655]

Current Streaks

Regular Season Streaks

Overall: 1-game winning streak

Home: 1-game winning streak.

Streaks vs. Washington

Overall: 1-game losing streak

Home: 1-game winning streak (Overtime shootout).

Last Ten Games

Regular Season

Overall: 1W-2L.

Home: 1W-2L.

Historical vs. Washington

Overall: 6W-4L (2 overtime)

Home: 6W-3L-1T (4 overtime, 1 shutout).

Record on this Date

October 8.

This is the 22nd game played on this date. The Club's record in the previous 21 games:

7W-11L-3T.

LGW.

[robat 13]

We really need the 2nd and 3rd lines to step up tonight.

[cusimano_brothers 1,655]

Not to flame or be negative but can anyone really see wings win this one given the horrible play lately + injury to franzen?

I am anyone and I can really see; after all, it's only Washington.

[Finnish Wing 110]

LOL. Those are the same lines I was suggesting. Except Maltby on 4th line instead of Eaves and of course Helm centering the third when healthy.

Thank you Babs! Easy win for us. kthxbai

[Guest mindfly]

Oh yeah, maybe there is a chance they got Theodore/Varlamov as their goaltender...

[hooon 1,089]

I like the euro twins being back together for this matchup, i really hope they have some chemistry.

I do not like scratching maltby. While I'm all for giving eaves the chance eventually, i think they should let maltby continue to play, as he has lookekd good so far imo.

[EuroTwin 240]

Awww, I'm going to be at work for most of this game. Thank god for DVR.

All I want is a W boys! A nice, bright, shiny W.

[revnic 0]

anyone have a stream for tonight's game? Doesn't appear to be on ATDHE.

[Wings_Dynasty 267]

Wings 3 (Z, Kronnic, Leino)

Caps 2 (who cares)

[NGKEIB 32]

anyone have a stream for tonight's game? Doesn't appear to be on ATDHE.

www.myp2p.eu

I think that ZDH should be able to handle Ovie's line.

And it's also tough on Maltby, but I can understand that Babcock wants to see Eaves play.

[Guest EZBAKETHAGANGSTA]

4-0 Wings

Babcock will threaten them with the second sylable of his name in their ass if they all dont bust it 110%. Wings are going to have to play great from here on out with Franzen's Injury, might as well start now and beat a "good" team (convinginly unlike Chicago) to gain some confidence.

[Danny=Badass 1]

Will someone put the live feed up please. I lost FSN over the summer.

[FedorovMan91 1]

If the Wings defenses do not stand up tonight, it will be painful. Guess it will be a really close game

[uk_redwing 495]

yeh...

Detroit with their toughest line-up since before the lock out! (Not counting the crazy 07-08 game with the Drake, Downey, McCarty line)

[drumnj 459]

www.myp2p.eu

I think that ZDH should be able to handle Ovie's line.

And it's also tough on Maltby, but I can understand that Babcock wants to see Eaves play.

Actually for myp2p the forums is best: http://www.myp2pforum.eu/nhl-icehockey/

Oh and don't use atdhe, he just steals links from myp2p.

I'm listed today as Red Wings Live (Ustream)

I will be starting the stream early since I won't be around at game time. I'll have it setup on NHL Net up till gametime when it should auto switch. Hopefully all goes well and it doesn't crash.

Let's Go Wings

Edited October 10, 2009 by drumnj