Vladifan 680 Report post Posted January 10, 2010 Sorry I wasn't able to say hello earlier...been pretty busy over here. I did however have time to go see the game in person. Not too enjoyable from my point of view, but your boys were clearly the better team tonight. It seemed that Detroit won the large majority of the loose puck battles along the boards, and the Sharks had trouble getting through the neutral zone all night. The Wings didn't look like a team that is struggling with injuries, which scares me even more when they become healthy and will be seeded lower than they should come playoff time. Just looking at the stats, it would indicate that the Sharks had the advantage and that was clearly not the case. That seems to be the Sharks' problem and it has been for a while. Stats wise and on paper they're fantastic...it's that little something extra that wins you tough games and brings home a Cup. For whatever reason the Sharks still haven't figured that out. Hope all is well over here. I'll try to be less of a stranger in the future. Nice to have you visit whenever. I think last night's game surprised a lot of us, too. In a nice way, of course. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dat's sick 1,002 Report post Posted January 10, 2010 Just watched the game. Awesome stuff. Howard and Helm rules, nice goal by Datsyuk and Stuart is a rock on defense. As usual it's very funny going through this thread when you know the outcome of the game Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hockeytown0001 7,652 Report post Posted January 10, 2010 "I think tonight was more us than them," Clowe said. "They're a good team, don't get me wrong, but it was us not them tonight." Thoughts? I guess Clowe's turnover was on purpose and the Sharks made an effort to shoot into Jimmy's chest rather than score. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vladifan 680 Report post Posted January 10, 2010 Had to go to church early this morning, but it was so much easier to look pious rather than pissed after last night's game. :angel: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest mindfly Report post Posted January 10, 2010 Wow.. i'm kinda proud how they played tonight.. first complete game of the season.. only took 44games or something due to injuries and whatnot... more jump in datsyuk and zetterberg tonight.. and helm.. what can you say... stunning Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Doggy 130 Report post Posted January 10, 2010 Wish I coulda watched this whole game but I saw the 3rd period and saw the highlights on TSN. Seemed like a pretty solid effort. I was also very proud of seeing the way they played. Although having said that, it didn't seem like the Sharks were particularly motivated for this game like previous times we've visited the Shark Tank. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MidMichSteve 1,115 Report post Posted January 10, 2010 (edited) Video of fight between a shark and an octopus taken from a Sharks' board today. Titled: Shark versus octopus. Guess which one wins? Sort of like what happened tonight in San Jose. http://holykaw.alltop.com/shark-versus-octopus Edited January 10, 2010 by MidMichSteve Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Doc Holliday 1,888 Report post Posted January 10, 2010 He obviously wasn't referring to the score board or the turnover he had that turned into a goal. They out shot us by 10 but Jimmy performed great. Nabokov on the other hand did not. I really can't think of many shots that were difficult for Jimmy to stop. Detroit's defense really kept the Sharks from generating anything in their zone. Blocking shots, clogging passing lanes, etc. They did it all. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Third Man In 2,091 Report post Posted January 10, 2010 Shout out to TheSupafly! That was the best team effort since before those two debacles against Chicago. Newfie's the man. He's really provided a much needed spark since his return. Z hasn't been a standout yet his two games back, but it's no coincidence that Datsyuk has stepped it up since his return. And Taz--I've been saying that for all the kid brings to the table, he really needs to learn how to finish to be a complete player. He's gained a lot of confidence with the puck on this trip and man, does he look dangerous now. Way to go, kid. btw, everyone see the Wings' travel schedule coming off the West Coast swing? San Jose-->Long Island-->Detroit-->Dallas. Yah NHL. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
puckloo39 5,686 Report post Posted January 10, 2010 I really can't think of many shots that were difficult for Jimmy to stop. Detroit's defense really kept the Sharks from generating anything in their zone. Blocking shots, clogging passing lanes, etc. They did it all. that was fitting, since they let him face 51 shots the game before. Maybe a light bulb came on??? Stuart was awesome. That's the guy I used to love as a Shark, and was so happy to see don a Wings jersey. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
T.Low 1,011 Report post Posted January 10, 2010 +2. Though I'm not sure anyone here should be fans of the loser point. In the past it's only meant that other teams were artificially closer to the Wings than they would have been without it. But the Wings missing the playoffs because of it would be the final nail for sure. But..the Wings have more loser points than most of the teams in the hunt. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Third Man In 2,091 Report post Posted January 10, 2010 But..the Wings have more loser points than most of the teams in the hunt. That's just not true. The Wings have 6 OT and SO losses ('loser points'), which puts them 12th in the league. Pretty much middle of the pack, and nowhere near Dallas (11) and Tampa Bay (10). OT/Shootout records Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chrisdetroit 189 Report post Posted January 10, 2010 Where did all of the LGW pessimists go? Oh, they must be eating crow for breakfast and are getting ready for the negative comments for the Islanders game. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chrisdetroit 189 Report post Posted January 10, 2010 Wow.. i'm kinda proud how they played tonight.. first complete game of the season.. only took 44games or something due to injuries and whatnot... more jump in datsyuk and zetterberg tonight.. and helm.. what can you say... stunning Bulls*** Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest mindfly Report post Posted January 10, 2010 Bulls*** Name one more then? The 2-1 win against chicago wasn't complete nor was the 3-2win against washinton.... Did ya'll notice that zetterberg and datsyuk doesn't seem to play shorthanded anymore they both got 0secs of icetime while shorthanded, miller, eaves, helm sure help them alot, they have more 5on5&pp energy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Third Man In 2,091 Report post Posted January 10, 2010 (edited) Courtesy the Sharks' boards: http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=3245...id=240521978801 Edit: I didn't realise that this was posted in a separate thread. Sorry, eh? Edited January 10, 2010 by Third Man In Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Doggy 130 Report post Posted January 10, 2010 (edited) Name one more then? The 2-1 win against chicago wasn't complete nor was the 3-2win against washinton.... Did ya'll notice that zetterberg and datsyuk doesn't seem to play shorthanded anymore they both got 0secs of icetime while shorthanded, miller, eaves, helm sure help them alot, they have more 5on5&pp energy. 9-1 over Columbus, 2-0 over Boston, 3-1 in Calgary pop up in my mind. Edit: The game earlier in the week in PHX was also extraordinarily solid. We completely suffocated them, their only goal was on a 5 on 3 PP. The much higher ranked home team never looked like winning. Edited January 10, 2010 by Doggy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Four Report post Posted January 10, 2010 Yay, I thought we'd lose for sure Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest mindfly Report post Posted January 10, 2010 (edited) 9-1 over Columbus, 2-0 over Boston, 3-1 in Calgary pop up in my mind. Edit: The game earlier in the week in PHX was also extraordinarily solid. We completely suffocated them, their only goal was on a 5 on 3 PP. The much higher ranked home team never looked like winning. The BJ game they had so many lucky bounces everything went in and it was more their team and goalies sucked rather then wings playing complete...calgary game i cant really remember.. the phoenix game was complete too but i thought the goals wings score last night were real nice goals while in the phoenix game holmstrom tipped in two with alot of luck maybe should have been a 2-1 win instead Edited January 10, 2010 by mindfly Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rivalred 630 Report post Posted January 10, 2010 So the goal that Howard allowed, was it due to him playing too far out of the net? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
commadore183 103 Report post Posted January 10, 2010 Game Stats Scoring Summary Red Wings 1) Datsyuk (11) @ 06:37 2nd Period; no assists 2) Eaves (5) @ 14:53 2nd Period; Assists from Janik (2) and Helm Street (6) 3) Cleary (9) @ 16:02 2nd Period; Assists from Filppula (7) and Miller (4) 4) Helm (8) @ 04:34 3rd Period; no assists Sharks 1) Marleau (29) @ 11:02 1st Period; Assists from Heatley (23) and Boyle (26) Penalty Summary Red Wings (3 penalties for 9 minutes) 1) Cleary @ 09:02 2nd Period, 2 minutes for hooking 2) Cleary @ 15:40 3rd Period, 5 minutes for fighting (major) 3) Cleary @ 15:40 #rd Period, 2 minutes for interference Sharks (2 penalties for 7 minutes) 1) Blake @ 05:31 1st Period, 2 minutes for hooking 2) Setoguchi @ 15:40 3rd Period, 5 minutes for fighting (major) Total: 5 penalties for 16 minutes Power Plays Red Wings 5v4: 0-1 for 02:00 minutes 5v3: None 4v3: None Total: 0-1 for 02:00 minutes Sharks 5v4: 0-2 for 04:00 minutes 5v3: None 4v3: None Total: 0-2 for 04:00 minutes Even Strength Red Wings 5v5: 4-4 for 54:00 minutes 4v4: None 3v3: None Total: 4-4 for 54:00 minutes Sharks 5v5: 1-4 for 54:00 minutes 4v4: None 3v3: None Total: 1-4 for 54:00 minutes Goaltender Summary Red Wings Jimmy Howard (W) Time On Ice: EV: 54:00 minutes, PP: 02:00 minutes, SH: 04:00 minutes, Total: 60:00 minutes Goals-Shots Against: 1st period: 1-9, 2nd Period: 0-10, 3rd Period: 0-13, Total: 1-32 Empty Net Time: None Sharks Evgeni Nabokov (L) Time On Ice: EV: 54:00 minutes, PP: 04:00 minutes, SH: 02:00 minutes, Total: 60:00 minutes Goals-Shots Against: 1st Period: 0-9, 2nd Period: 3-8, 3rd Period: 1-5, Total: 4-22 Empty Net Time: None Shots on Goal Red Wings: 22 Sharks: 32 Final Score Red Wings: 4 Sharks: 1 Final/Regulation 3 Stars (as chosen by Dan Rusanowsky) 1) DET Howard 2) DET Helm 3) DET Datsyuk Season Records Red Wings: 23-15-6, 52 pts (3rd in division, 9th in conference) Sharks: 28-10-7, 63 pts (1st in division, 2nd in conference) Red Wings are 1 point back of the Kings for 8th place and 14th back of the Blackhawks for the division and conference lead. Next game for the Wings will be on the 19th against the New York Islanders (19-19-8, 46 pts). Sharks are 3 points back of the conference leader (Blackhawks), 11 points up on 9th place (Red Wings). Their next game is on the 11th against the Los Angeles Kings (25-17-3, 53 pts). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brett 1,029 Report post Posted January 10, 2010 didnt see much of the game. but seems like howard is the man yet again!! wheres our shots go tho? only 22. nice to see cleary and helm with back to back goals much needed win..good job guys keep up the hard work Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest mindfly Report post Posted January 10, 2010 So the goal that Howard allowed, was it due to him playing too far out of the net? No it was due to the very bad rebound control he has... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brett 1,029 Report post Posted January 10, 2010 i guess zetterberg isnt feeling well yet, only 17 mins and zero shots Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EuroTwin 240 Report post Posted January 10, 2010 Courtesy the Sharks' boards: http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=3245...id=240521978801 That is hilariously amazing. Ozzie! <3 <3 So the goal that Howard allowed, was it due to him playing too far out of the net? I think it was a combination of many things. Yes, had he been about a foot back in the blue zone of happiness, he probably would have made the save. But he might not have made the initial save. He was very far out of the net, lost sight of the rebound and had, like, five guys standing around him and falling on him (both Wings and Sharks) and then Marleau lifted it and put it away. It was a good goal. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites