The Mule 0 Report post Posted December 13, 2009 Thought it would be fun to create a thread where we could 1) discuss other games happening around the National Hockey League, and 2) take a look at which teams winning or losing would be the most beneficial to the Red Wings' race back to the playoffs. Let's begin: Sunday, December 13th, 2009 Tampa Bay Lightning (W) at Chicago Blackhawks Calgary Flames (W) at Colorado Avalanche Detroit currently sit four points back of the division-leading Chicago Blackhawks, meaning a Tampa Bay victory would tighten the race for the Red Wings. In Colorado, the Avalanche sit tied with the Flames at 42 points a piece, but the Avs, having played three more games than the Flames (and 2 more than the Red Wings) are a much more realistic hurdle for the Red Wings to overcome as they attempt to battle their way into the post-season. We're looking for a Flames victory. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Heroes of Hockeytown 694 Report post Posted December 14, 2009 Well, the Hawks kicked ass. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Lidstromboli Report post Posted December 14, 2009 forgot to bench niittymaki in my fantasy league Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Octopus's Garden 147 Report post Posted December 14, 2009 All I can say is that I hope this thread goes better tomorrow than it did today. Or, alternatively, that you stop doing this thread. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Mule 0 Report post Posted December 14, 2009 We didn't get the results we wanted tonight. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Datsyerberger 279 Report post Posted December 14, 2009 With any luck, we'll also get a playoff berth so that cute little newborn has something to watch late spring. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest lnvincible Report post Posted December 14, 2009 With any luck, we'll also get a playoff berth so that cute little newborn has something to watch late spring. We don't deserve the position we currently in the standings. BUT I DO believe that once we get our all injured players back we'll see a deadly wings team ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Mule 0 Report post Posted December 14, 2009 (edited) Monday, December 14th, 2009 Nashville Predators at Columbus Blue Jackets (W) Los Angeles Kings (W) at Vancouver Canucks With only four Western Conference opponents (outside of the DET-PHX game) in action tonight, it's likely we will see limited movement in the standings. However, in Columbus, while both teams are divisional opponents, a Blue Jackets victory would help the Red Wings (who sit a mere two points back of the Predators) in their climb to overtake Music City. Meanwhile, in Vancouver, the Canucks invite the first-place Kings for a cross-divisional match-up. A Kings drubbing would help to widen the gap between the Red Wings and the Canucks, who are hot on Detroit's heels in pursuit of a playoff spot. Edited December 14, 2009 by The Mule Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chunkylover 26 Report post Posted December 14, 2009 Monday, December 14th, 2009 Nashville Predators at Columbus Blue Jackets (W) Los Angeles Kings (W) at Vancouver Canucks With only four Western Conference opponents (outside of the DET-PHX game) in action tonight, it's likely we will see limited movement in the standings. However, in Columbus, while both teams are divisional opponents, a Blue Jackets victory would help the Red Wings (who sit a mere two points back of the Predators) in their climb to overtake Music City. Meanwhile, in Vancouver, the Canucks invite the first-place Kings for a cross-divisional match-up. A Kings drubbing would help to widen the gap between the Red Wings and the Canucks, who are hot on Detroit's heels in pursuit of a playoff spot. It's a tough choice between Nashville and Columbus because a Jacket's win just closes the gap between all three teams. No three-pointers. That point the Wings gave Nashville the other night may come back to bite us. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lidstrom for life 20 Report post Posted December 14, 2009 (edited) It's a tough choice between Nashville and Columbus because a Jacket's win just closes the gap between all three teams. No three-pointers. That point the Wings gave Nashville the other night may come back to bite us. Exactly. Its tough to say right now if Columbus or Nashville will finish better this year so I just hope it doesn't go to overtime. Also, this whole fighting for a playoff spot makes the regular season a lot more interesting. As a fan I think its ALMOST more fun this way Edited December 14, 2009 by Lidstrom for life Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Mule 0 Report post Posted December 15, 2009 Nashville won, but at least it wasn't a three-point game. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Mule 0 Report post Posted December 15, 2009 Tuesday, December 15th, 2009 Calgary Flames at St. Louis Blues (W) Tampa Bay Lightning (W) at Nashville Predators Columbus Blue Jackets at Minnesota Wild (W) Washington Capitals (W) at Colorado Avalanche Los Angeles Kings at Edmonton Oilers (W) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chunkylover 26 Report post Posted December 15, 2009 Tuesday, December 15th, 2009 Calgary Flames at St. Louis Blues (W) Tampa Bay Lightning (W) at Nashville Predators Columbus Blue Jackets at Minnesota Wild (W) Washington Capitals (W) at Colorado Avalanche Los Angeles Kings at Edmonton Oilers (W) Los Angeles, Nashville, and Columbus on the second half of back-to-backs. Could be good for their opponents. St. Louis and Minnesota are a way back of the pack, but the Oilers are only five back of the Wings so a win for them just tightens the race. I actually don't like that the Capitals are first in the league and wouldn't mind seeing them lose, but the Wings could actually overtake some of the top four teams, like Colorado, if things remain bunched up as they are. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Crymson Report post Posted December 15, 2009 (edited) If one of the Red Wings wanted a playoff birth, the ideal time for conception by their partners would have been in the area of late August to late September of last year. Of course, the window would be larger or smaller depending on how far the Wings advanced into the playoffs. Edited December 15, 2009 by Crymson Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Echolalia 2,961 Report post Posted December 16, 2009 St. Louis and Minnesota both win, giving the Wings an opportunity to get closer to Calgary and pull farther away from Columbus. Also, Washington is beating Colorado 3 to 0 in the second. Edmonton is behind LA by one goal halfway through the second period. Good on Nashville to keep things competitive, though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Heroes of Hockeytown 694 Report post Posted December 16, 2009 Good on Nashville to keep things competitive, though. Nuh-uh. Nothing but calamity and misfortune to our foes. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Mule 0 Report post Posted December 16, 2009 3/5, and no 3-point games tonight. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pavel Hossyukstrom 2 Report post Posted December 16, 2009 This is just how sad it's gotten for the wings. now we're counting on other games for our benefit. Haven't had to do this in a long long time. Just play and win and in no time they'll pass up the teams they're suppose to. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Echolalia 2,961 Report post Posted December 16, 2009 Eventful night tonight. 3rd place Chicago vs 14th place St. Louis- Chicago could jump to second place with a win, and St. Louis could jump to 11th. 9th place Dallas vs EC Carolina- Dallas could reclaim 8th place from the Wings tonight with a win. 7th place Phoenix vs EC Toronto- Phoenix could increase the distance between themselves and 8th place tonight. 15th place Anaheim vs 10th place Vancouver- An Anaheim win would keep Vancouver out of a playoff spot. If Vancouver wins the Wings bump down to 9th (10th if Dallas wins also). Go Blues! Go Carolina! Go Toronto! Go Anaheim! Most importantly no 3 point games Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Mule 0 Report post Posted December 16, 2009 Wednesday, December 16th, 2009 Dallas Stars at Carolina Hurricanes (W) Phoenix Coyotes at Toronto Maple Leafs (W) St. Louis Blues (W) at Chicago Blackhawks Anaheim Ducks (W) at Vancouver Canucks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Mule 0 Report post Posted December 17, 2009 2-0 Hurricanes over Dallas midway through the first period. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ShanahanMan 473 Report post Posted December 17, 2009 Carolina putting the hurt on Dallas. So, yea.....go that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lidstrom for life 20 Report post Posted December 17, 2009 (edited) Carolina hung on for a win over Dallas! 8th place is all ours for now! Edited December 17, 2009 by Lidstrom for life Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yellowknife Redwing 57 Report post Posted December 17, 2009 (edited) Anaheim badly outplayed Vancouver in the 1st and limited them to 2 shots but as luck would have it, Hongcouver scored on their 2nd shot. 1-1 in the 2nd. Let's go Ducks! (I feel dirty) EDIT: Ducks win 3-2. There were 2 horrible non-calls by the refs in this one. First one was a clear boarding by Kesler on Perry and the second one Niedermayer got mugged about 15 feet away from the puck and it created a 2-on-1 with just a couple minutes to go. Either way, Ducks win and 8th place is all ours for now. Time to gun for higher places. Edited December 17, 2009 by Yellowknife Redwing Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Echolalia 2,961 Report post Posted December 17, 2009 8th place remains ours, but Phoenix made 7th place a bit more difficult to reach... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites