12/26 GDT: Blue Jackets 1 at Todd Bertuzzi 2

[The Mule 0]

HUGE WIN!!!

Bertuzzi with a pair, and Howie with another solid outing.

LET'S GO WINGS!!!!! :octo:

[Namingway 146]

Wooo! Good win for the Wings

Now for another winning streak!

[GMRwings1983 8,804]

Good win.

Not a great game, but the points are all that matters. Also, no one got injured.

[RedWingsRox 614]

Now Dallas and Vancouver ... pleeze lose.

[ShanahanMan 473]

Still not a strong game, but Bert and Jimmy win it for us.

[RedWings Gone Wild 6]

would have been nice for Flip to get that empty netter... but overall a good game.. need more wins like that.

[brett 1,029]

we got a couple lucky breaks but s*** ill take em

the diving penalty and the helm save.

flip i kno its your first game back but you shoulda put that in the EN and ended it. none the less welcome back.

todd and howard ftw!

[FinRedWing 172]

Flip just missed the EN!!

He's no Draper that's for sure.

[Z and D for the C 712]

flip i kno its your first game back but you shoulda put that in the EN and ended it. none the less welcome back.

That was a hard shot to make, if he didn't miss the last 26 games that would be in.

Edited December 27, 2009 by Z and D for the C

[Aussie_Wing 354]

Bertuzzi sure is racking up the GWG's.

Datsyuk had a good game, Helm and Eaves were good too.

Filppula got better as the game wore on, played well, would've loved him to score on that EN.

[Carman 387]

Good to see Bertuzzi is not slowing down.

[HanKarin40 7]

Yay! The Wings Win! It sure feels good to say that! Was really hoping for a hat trick for Bert, but a win will do! I thought Fil looked better and better as the game wore on! Good win boys!

[RedWingsRox 614]

Good Boxing Day present for the faithful.

We were the fastest game to finish of all the 7:00 pm starts today.

[Detroit # 1 Fan 2,204]

Decent game, Bertuzzi is god. Good win.

[Detroit # 1 Fan 2,204]

He's no Draper that's for sure.

I was flipping out when Maltby was out and Drapes wasnt. Wrong guy Babs!!

[Guest mindfly]

Did lidstrom get 2A's today or was i just dreaming?

yes he did! almost 29mins TOI

Edited December 27, 2009 by mindfly

[Detroit # 1 Fan 2,204]

Did lidstrom get 2A's today or was i just dreaming?

Secondary assists, so you still have something to complain about mindlfy, dont worry

[commadore183 103]

Game Stats

Scoring Summary

Blue Jackets

1) Vermette (11) @ 12:10 1st Period; Assist from Voracek (15)

Red Wings

1) The Todd (11) @ 06:38 2nd Period, Power Play Goal; Assists from Datsyuk (21) and Lidstrom (13)

2) The Todd (12) @ 02:44 3rd Period; Assists from Rafalski (13) and Lidstrom (14)

Penalty Summary

Blue Jackets (6 penalties for 12 minutes)

1) Commodore @ 13:51 1st Period, 2 minutes for slashing

2) Voracek @ 17:03 1st Period, 2 minutes for hooking

3) Tyutin @ 05:18 2nd Period, 2 minutes for holding

4) Modin @ 13:21 2nd Period, 2 minutes for tripping

5) Torres @ 10:18 3rd Perio, 2 minutes for tripping

6) Torres @ 16:42 3rd Period, 2 minutes for unsportsmanlike conduct - diving

Red Wings (5 penalties for 10 minutes)

1) Abdelkader @ 02:48 1st Period, 2 minutes for interference

2) Holmstrom @ 05:29 1st Period, 2 minutes for tripping

3) Janik @ 03:40 2nd Period, 2 minutes for holding

4) The Todd @ 15:56 2nd Period, 2 minutes for holding

5) Draper @ 16:42 3rd Period, 2 minutes for interference

Power Plays

Blue Jackets

5v3: 0-4, 07:38 minutes

Total: 0-4, 07:38 minutes

Red Wings

5v4: 1-5, 08:58 minutes

Total: 1-5, 08:56

Even Strength

Blue Jackets

5v5: 1-10, 41:02 minutes

4v4: 0-2, 02:22 minutes

Total: 1-12, 43:24 minutes

Red Wings

5v5: 1-10, 41:02 minutes

4v4: 0-2, 02:22 minutes

Total: 1-12, 43:24 minutes

Shots on Goal

Blue Jackets: 29

Red Wings: 27

Final Score

Blue Jackets: 1

Red Wings: 2

Final

3 Stars (as chosen by Chris McCosky of the Detroit News)

1) DET The Todd

2) DET Howard

3) DET Datsyuk

Season Record

Blue Jackets: 14-18-7, 35 points (5th in division, 14th in conference)

Red Wings: 19-14-5, 43 points (3rd in division, 9th in conference)

The Red Wings are tied with the Stars in points, but Dallas gets the tie breaker for greater points percentage.

[LidsFan 68]

The one thing about losing a lot of games, is that when you do get a win you really appreciate it. I am so happy they won.

[Miller Brew 0]

I know it's too early to say Howard will be a #1 but when (and if) he continues to play like this, it's hard not to cheer him on to be Detroit's #1 future goalie. And if Osgood struggles in the playoffs, I won't shed a tear to see Howard thrown in. I think the kid is mentally tuff and is only getting better each game.

That said, Wings have a nice stock pile of good (expecting) goaltenders in Larsson and McCollum. If Howard continues on being this good this year and next year, would it be worth trading one of our top-end goaltending prospects?

I don't know, but I think Larsson and McCollum will become #1's in the NHL and after Ozzie's contracts up, Wings are going to have too many goalies.

What do you think?

[ben_usmc 253]

I know it's too early to say Howard will be a #1 but when (and if) he continues to play like this, it's hard not to cheer him on to be Detroit's #1 future goalie. And if Osgood struggles in the playoffs, I won't shed a tear to see Howard thrown in. I think the kid is mentally tuff and is only getting better each game.

That said, Wings have a nice stock pile of good (expecting) goaltenders in Larsson and McCollum. If Howard continues on being this good this year and next year, would it be worth trading one of our top-end goaltending prospects?

I don't know, but I think Larsson and McCollum will become #1's in the NHL and after Ozzie's contracts up, Wings are going to have too many goalies.

What do you think?

If played properly could be an amazing problem to have

[Reilly 24]

I know it's too early to say Howard will be a #1 but when (and if) he continues to play like this, it's hard not to cheer him on to be Detroit's #1 future goalie. And if Osgood struggles in the playoffs, I won't shed a tear to see Howard thrown in. I think the kid is mentally tuff and is only getting better each game.

That said, Wings have a nice stock pile of good (expecting) goaltenders in Larsson and McCollum. If Howard continues on being this good this year and next year, would it be worth trading one of our top-end goaltending prospects?

I don't know, but I think Larsson and McCollum will become #1's in the NHL and after Ozzie's contracts up, Wings are going to have too many goalies.

What do you think?

Too many goalies? Having three young goalies with potential in the system is about average for most clubs. The Wings haven't had young goatending depth like this in a very long time. Maybe ever. When was the last time Detroit drafted a goalie that played in the NHL consistently? Chris Osgood.

McCollum and Larsson are still pretty unproven. And while Howard has been good, he still has ways to go.

Edited December 27, 2009 by Reilly

[Shady Ultima 40]

One more goal and Bert is tied for our team lead...

[CanadaBoy 151]

Thread title = lol

[Doc Holliday 1,888]

Thread title is win. Major win.