1/9 GDT: Red Wings 4 at Sharks 1

[Yzermania 156]

That is hilariously amazing. Ozzie! <3 <3

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.

and raffy let his man get away and travel to the other side of the crease.

[Rivalred 630]

That is hilariously amazing. Ozzie! <3 <3

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.

Thanks EuroTwin!

I missed the entire game and only seen the replays on TSN. Howard is doing very well and so is the team, they really have been focusing on defense the last 15-20 games. I would like to see Howard play closer to the crease as it would help him to save some of the goals that have been scored, but at the same time would the lesser aggressive style hurt him other ways?

It is a catch 22 ya know... All I know, the team and him are doing something right and that is what we all like to see!

[titanium2 867]

I guess Clowe's turnover was on purpose and the Sharks made an effort to shoot into Jimmy's chest rather than score.

I guess I kind of see his point though. The turnovers were costly. Can the Wings really count on San Jose to make that many turnovers every game or in a playoff game? Chances are in the next game that they play they won't make those kind of mistakes again and thus it should be closer.

[chrisdetroit 189]

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

Are you kidding? Holmstrom is a master at redirecting pucks just in front of the goalie.

The point is that they have played several complete games. To say that this is the first one is ridiculous.

[VM1138 1,921]

I guess I kind of see his point though. The turnovers were costly. Can the Wings really count on San Jose to make that many turnovers every game or in a playoff game? Chances are in the next game that they play they won't make those kind of mistakes again and thus it should be closer.

The point is, I think, that the Wings are fully taking advantage of the other teams mistakes. You can't win if you don't do that. The other teams may not make those mistakes often, but if they do they will pay and that is how you win games.

[ilmickeyli 40]

Next game for the Wings will be on the 19th against the New York Islanders (19-19-8, 46 pts).

:scared: 19th? 9 days away?

[RedWingsRox 614]

:scared: 19th? 9 days away?

Jan 12th

[Russian Houdini 8]

Jan 12th

Yeah on Tuesday this week. The game finishes the 'road trip'.

As for the game.. I must say I was at least impressed by our agressiveness if you can call it that. Even though San Jose turned the puck over in the neutral zone a bunch of times it took some heart to come back from being a goal down after we had been playing fairly well considering our past two outings in the LA area.

Howard was his usual self, but it seemed like everyone was up for it more. The passing was better in the defensive zone and we were connecting coming through the neutral zone, something I felt was the biggest problem over the past two games. Datsyuk could barely do anything in the LA games, but that takeaway he had showed that he was frustrated and ended up getting us back in the game. That is the Pavel we know and love.

Cleary should have finished that 1v1 he had when we were still 1-0 down but he did the job when another opportunity came to him. 2 goals in 2 games. Great way to come back, and especially when we need some offense. I was also impressed by our defense.. especially Janik and not just because of the assist from the shot. He had some really smart plays, and I can start to see why some of you more veteran fans think he is a good seventh, even though he might leave in the end.

I was glad to see Eaves get a redirect goal as his effort has merited it. Besides Helm and Jimmy for me Eaves is the only guy that played his heart out on all four games during the Western trip, even though others showed glimmers. He put a solid trip together.

And what can you say about Helm that hasn't been said? His quickness is creating chances for us, and that fourth goal to put the game away was all him. He also created another chance out of nothing in the third period from the right side of the San Jose blue line. His hands have improved bit by bit... I hope it continues, because he continues to impress me.

Overall a good performance like I said before considering the way we have played. It was a good way for the team to show that it still has a massive heart. And that is all I want.. 100% for 60-70 minutes a night giving it your all considering the situation.

GO RED WINGS!

Edited January 11, 2010 by Russian Houdini