2/2 GDT: Red Wings 4 at Sharks 2

[Drake_Marcus 890]

The Sharks have only lost 5 times in regulation at home this year. Two of those losses are to us.

Man I'm proud of our boys.

Meech: Great game. He clearly wants a full season job here. I'm not too exited yet, though, because Meech has done this to us before. He played very strong last year when he was competing with He-Who-Shall-Not-Be-Named for a spot then he fell off once he had the job in hand. He also did this during the big February AHL d-man call-up in Feb of 07. I'm reserving my confidence in him for when he does this over an extended period of time. That goal off Nabby was great. What a cool looking trick shot. Off the back of Nabby's leg and in. He also played pretty physical. Too bad he's so tiny.

Zetterberg: Only the one point tonight but he had a really strong game and shot the puck tons. Funny how guys who shoot a lot get goals, eh?

Howard: Holy frigging rebounds. If he had even average NHL rebound control his numbers would be amazing. His technique, speed, size and reflexes offset the rebounds, but damn man-- it's pretty stressful watching those pucks fly off his pads into the slot. Overall he had a great game. When the Wings were down 2-0 Howard kept them in the game.

Cleary: But Cleary's goal completely shifted the momentum for the Wings. Cleary fought every battle he could and it made a big difference.

Refs: Thanks guys! If I were a SJ fan I'd be pretty pissed at the refs.

[Doc Holliday 1,888]

"I'm Mike Babcock and my expression never deviates"

[Vladifan 680]

wow, officiating that has thus far favored the wings.

Yes, indeedy. If there was a bias tonight with the refereeing, we benefited.

Thank yew, hockey gods!

[skyphoenix 153]

Happy to see that Z is back to PPG pace in the past 11 games. Definitely a positive thing. He played with some spark tonight and I hope it continues.

[Echolalia 2,961]

The Sharks have only lost 5 times in regulation at home this year. Two of those losses are to us.

Man I'm proud of our boys.

Meech: Great game. He clearly wants a full season job here. I'm not too exited yet, though, because Meech has done this to us before. He played very strong last year when he was competing with He-Who-Shall-Not-Be-Named for a spot then he fell off once he had the job in hand. He also did this during the big February AHL d-man call-up in Feb of 07. I'm reserving my confidence in him for when he does this over an extended period of time. That goal off Nabby was great. What a cool looking trick shot. Off the back of Nabby's leg and in. He also played pretty physical. Too bad he's so tiny.

Zetterberg: Only the one point tonight but he had a really strong game and shot the puck tons. Funny how guys who shoot a lot get goals, eh?

Howard: Holy frigging rebounds. If he had even average NHL rebound control his numbers would be amazing. His technique, speed, size and reflexes offset the rebounds, but damn man-- it's pretty stressful watching those pucks fly off his pads into the slot. Overall he had a great game. When the Wings were down 2-0 Howard kept them in the game.

Cleary: But Cleary's goal completely shifted the momentum for the Wings. Cleary fought every battle he could and it made a big difference.

Refs: Thanks guys! If I were a SJ fan I'd be pretty pissed at the refs.

The Redwings have Voldemort????

[Guest Lidstromboli]

yeah the refs morphed into some sort of mothra-like quick whistle beast in the 3rd period

[clutchngrab 12]

nice photo...what's your point?

[cupforwings 138]

Hahahaha... that made my night

off to study, great win tonight!!!

lets dominate tomorrow!

LETS GO WINGS!

[Drake_Marcus 890]

Opps I forgot a few guys:

Holmstrom-- Great game by Holmer. It's like he never left.

Filppula-- Continues to be an offensive spark out there. His compete level is a huge factor. Val never gives up on pucks and is always dogging the puck carrier. I really hope he continues to grow offensively because his hunger to get that puck is great to watch.

[clutchngrab 12]

the Defense actually looked better without Ericsson...

Agreed, except that one never knows when Lebda, Meech and Rafalski for that matter will metamorphise into s*** bugs on D.

[Vladifan 680]

Hell yes, this is the Red Wings team I'm used to! What a great game by the Wings (after the first few minutes). I feel like they're finally answering the challenge. Datsyuk, Zetterberg and Holmstrom were amazing tonight. Eaves, Draper and Helm, well, what else is new? Meech was great for once.

And the defense! They were right on top of San Jose. Cut down on the turnovers, and when San Jose came on strong, the defense ahd their sticks in the right places to deflect the great chances or block a pass.

The Wings played smart tonight, and that's how they win. If they can keep this up (for once, we've seen how big wins against San Jose are followed before) playoffs are a lock, baby.

I said it after the Penguins game, and I'm sayin' it again right here and now. The Wings are coming back. They are figuring it out. They are beginning to focus and they're beginning to remember what they have to do. And most of all they're remembering who they are and what they're capable of.

Edited February 3, 2010 by Vladifan

[Drake_Marcus 890]

Babs can't resist a good Bush joke.

"Who's got two thumbs and just pawned half the furniture in the Lincoln bedroom to buy coke? This guy!"

[lookalive07 251]

I'd like to just say one thing:

Helm is a beast.

He started the turnover that allowed Rafalski to set up Eaves perfectly for his goal, and he managed to negate that icing at the end of the game to give the Wings more breathing room instead of having to take a faceoff in their own zone. Sure there wasn't enough time to tie the game, but it still shows how much he cares about playing until the end of the game. Class act s*** right there, even if it doesn't go on the scoresheet.

[Doc Holliday 1,888]

nice photo...what's your point?

You should know my point if you even remember when that save was made.

[Guest Lidstromboli]

calgary better lose tomorrow (tonight, whatever)

[Hockeytown0001 7,652]

Tonight's Three Stars:

1. Tomas Holmstrom

2. Henrik Zetterberg

3. Joe Thornton

Edited February 3, 2010 by Hockeytown0001

[titanium2 867]

Babs can't resist a good Bush joke.

"Who's got two thumbs and just pawned half the furniture in the Lincoln bedroom to buy coke? This guy!"

It's creepy to see Babs so happy around that. I loved Zetterberg's expression when they were there. Pretty much, "I really don't want to be here." Who knows exactly why but he was in no mood to put on a presentation.

[Vladifan 680]

The Redwings have Voldemort????

...Gotta go wind down and watch all of those movies again...

[Hockeytown0001 7,652]

Easily the save of the year. Even though they later lost that game, had the Sharks won, that's one of the greatest saves ever.

[Guest Lidstromboli]

that babcock face will find itself in an animated gif soon.

[clutchngrab 12]

You should know my point if you even remember when that save was made.

Oh that was the year San Jose won the cup by stoning Richards in game 7 of the finals.

[Doc Holliday 1,888]

Oh that was the year San Jose won the cup by stoning Richards in game 7 of the finals.

Okay so your belief is that if you don't win the cup then you are choking.

Got it.

[stevieisthebest 80]

I hope they've got enough in the tank for tomorrows game. I have faith, the wings are 10-4-3 against the Pacific Division. Best in the league not in the Pacific.

[clutchngrab 12]

Seriously, though - I'm guessing most shark fans have felt that Nabakov has not played to expectations in the post season. Though one could say that about Thorton, Marleau, etc.

[Doc Holliday 1,888]

Seriously, though - I'm guessing most shark fans have felt that Nabakov has not played to expectations in the post season. Though one could say that about Thorton, Marleau, etc.

The team in itself doesn't know how to perform in the post-season. Whether you blame the goaltending, veteran presence, coaching, or what. The team in general can't win.