TheCaptain19 49 Report post Posted January 8, 2010 howard is playing out of his mind Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Detroit # 1 Fan 2,204 Report post Posted January 8, 2010 The shots were 25-6 that period, thank god we have a goalie that can play or we'd be royally effed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aussie_Wing 354 Report post Posted January 8, 2010 (edited) Never mind! Howard saving the Wings, again! Edited January 8, 2010 by Aussie_Wing Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hockeytown0001 7,652 Report post Posted January 8, 2010 Howard is keeping the Wings in the game so far. He's been great thusfar. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gcom007 1,465 Report post Posted January 8, 2010 I like Howard, but man his rebound control sure needs work. Definitely. For as well as he's played, he really does get a lot of help from the skaters bailing him out when he can't control the puck. This is an issue he can improve on though, it's just technique. He's doing a lot of other stuff right that's not so easily improved upon if you ask me, so if he busts his ass, perhaps more in the off-season, he's got the potential to become a real complete goalie in this league. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cjm502 165 Report post Posted January 8, 2010 Bad PK and bad defense. Howard has been the only good defender. When was the last time we allowed 35 shots in two periods? As long as J-Ho keeps kicking ass, bring em on! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Xitium 272 Report post Posted January 8, 2010 The Kings powerplay was epic fail there. They should have scored 6 times, but just didn't execute. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MotorCityMadness 388 Report post Posted January 8, 2010 35 shots against after 2...wow not good Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pucks 66 Report post Posted January 8, 2010 Good lord that looked like a bombing run in Baghdad. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
germanwing 154 Report post Posted January 8, 2010 27 shots against in a period??? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hockeytown0001 7,652 Report post Posted January 8, 2010 The Kings powerplay was epic fail there. They should have scored 6 times, but just didn't execute. About time that someone else's powerplay failed Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
b-random 0 Report post Posted January 8, 2010 good job defense, falling down and looking confused instead of clearing he crease this doesn't look like the wings team of years past but at least we've kept LA scoreless through 2. Howard is starting to look like Hasek out there, not pretty...but effective. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Xitium 272 Report post Posted January 8, 2010 Howard caused most of the chances against there. He cant conrtol the puck, nor his rebounds. The Wings defense saved his bacon there, not the other way around. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GMRwings1983 8,803 Report post Posted January 8, 2010 The shots were 25-6 that period, thank god we have a goalie that can play or we'd be royally effed. That's scary. I guess this means Ozzie will start against San Jose, because Howard can't have much left in the tank after this beating. This team should be ashamed of itself for this defensive performance tonight. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
clutchngrab 12 Report post Posted January 8, 2010 Definitely. For as well as he's played, he really does get a lot of help from the skaters bailing him out when he can't control the puck. This is an issue he can improve on though, it's just technique. He's doing a lot of other stuff right that's not so easily improved upon if you ask me, so if he busts his ass, perhaps more in the off-season, he's got the potential to become a real complete goalie in this league. Actually, he has improved some from from the beginning of the year - so there is hope. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GMRwings1983 8,803 Report post Posted January 8, 2010 Howard caused most of the chances against there. He cant conrtol the puck, nor his rebounds. The Wings defense saved his bacon there, not the other way around. That's what Ozzie is probably telling Babcock now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Xitium 272 Report post Posted January 8, 2010 About time that someone else's powerplay failed Seriously. =) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
clutchngrab 12 Report post Posted January 8, 2010 Good lord that looked like a bombing run in Baghdad. They were on their heals so much they were parallel to the ground. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
clutchngrab 12 Report post Posted January 8, 2010 That's what Ozzie is probably telling Babcock now. Oz is busy counting shots. He can't be interrupted. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gcom007 1,465 Report post Posted January 8, 2010 That's scary. I guess this means Ozzie will start against San Jose, because Howard can't have much left in the tank after this beating. This team should be ashamed of itself for this defensive performance tonight. Howard's stopping the shots, but he's giving up so many rebounds and doing next to nothing to control the puck after the shot that it's making the defense look a lot worse at some points as they're left scrambling. When you give up a rebound and you're out of position, you've got guys diving in to cover the net. While the other team crashes. It becomes a giant clusterf*** real fast. Howard's doing a good job of stopping the shots, but he wouldn't have to stop near as many if he'd just do a better job of controlling the damn puck after the first shot. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gcom007 1,465 Report post Posted January 8, 2010 Interesting stat there... Quality Chances: Detroit: 8 on 19 shots Kings: 7 on 37 shots Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zettie85 106 Report post Posted January 8, 2010 Oz is busy counting shots. He can't be interrupted. That's no lie. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gcom007 1,465 Report post Posted January 8, 2010 "HOW THE f*** IS THAT NOT A PENALTY?!?!?!" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hockeytown0001 7,652 Report post Posted January 8, 2010 I'd want a penalty if that happened to Detroit. They may have gotten away with one there. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Statts 4 Report post Posted January 8, 2010 good non call Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
