syntax 359 Report post Posted November 7, 2010 Two great teams played tonight. The Wings look nothing like the team that struggled so much last year, and the Canucks are deeper, more dangerous and hit more than last year. And they are beasts in the face-off circle. Wings handle the puck in the offensive zone and play the boards so well. They rival the Sedins in that area. Canucks are dangerous always, including on the penalty kill. Wings simply ran out of gas in the third period. Also, I thought the refs called a great game. Great game all around (from my point of view). We don't play 3 games in 4 nights and get Rafalski back and we'll actually see whom is the better team. (Us.) That being said, Vancouver is for real. They're gonna have a great season. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zoidberg#40 8 Report post Posted November 7, 2010 Lose the battle, win the war. G'nite everyone! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GSBrooks13 204 Report post Posted November 7, 2010 Well that was disappointing. Oh Well, At least Kronwall got a couple for my fantasy team. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hockeytown0001 7,652 Report post Posted November 7, 2010 By the way, Luongo's mask is ugly. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Heroes of Hockeytown 694 Report post Posted November 7, 2010 Third period was ugly but not unexpected. It didn't feel like the Wings got a very fair shake at the Nucks but it's not about fair, it's about who wins. They're obviously very good so I look forward to their next meeting at the Joe. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zoidberg#40 8 Report post Posted November 7, 2010 By the way, Luongo's mask is ugly. That's no mask... 1 crotty99 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dragonballgtz 273 Report post Posted November 7, 2010 Outworked tonight. Canucks played the body all game long and it worked for them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Shoreline Report post Posted November 7, 2010 Wasn't a horrible game, but hope the boys can finish a little better next time. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GMRwings1983 8,804 Report post Posted November 7, 2010 theyre spent howard played well I know he's not to blame for some of them, but he gave up 6 goals. No one who played a good game in the defensive zone tonight. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wingfan1991 221 Report post Posted November 7, 2010 Anyone can't stand Kesler more than me? Doubt it... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
clutchngrab 12 Report post Posted November 7, 2010 Can someone explain to me why Babcock didn't go w/ McDonald in Edmonton and keep Jimmy from 3 in 4? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brett 1,029 Report post Posted November 7, 2010 Can someone explain to me why Babcock didn't go w/ McDonald in Edmonton and keep Jimmy from 3 in 4? howard is the #1. any other team wouldve done the same Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
clutchngrab 12 Report post Posted November 7, 2010 I think we saw the WCF tonight. A lot of focused skill out there. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chairman Maouth 97 Report post Posted November 7, 2010 (edited) We don't play 3 games in 4 nights and get Rafalski back and we'll actually see whom is the better team. (Us.) That being said, Vancouver is for real. They're gonna have a great season. I don't recall saying the Canucks were the better team but if you want to claim that prize it's yours. Thing is, we win more back-to-backs than we lose and we've had our share of injuries too, including one of our top D-men at the moment. Anyways, not trying to start anything. Just responding back. I'm gonna split. You guys don't want me around after a loss. Just thought I'd give you my game-takes and how great I thought Detroit looked until they tuckered out. Must be hard getting old. Edited November 7, 2010 by Chairman Maouth Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest mjtm77 Report post Posted November 7, 2010 (edited) iam almost starting to think powerplays wreck the game Edited November 7, 2010 by mjtm77 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
clutchngrab 12 Report post Posted November 7, 2010 howard is the #1. any other team wouldve done the same Not sure I agree. 3 games in 4 nights for a goalie coming of a minor injury is...questionable. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Heaten Report post Posted November 7, 2010 Franzen is snake bitten and Hudler can't bury his chances. This game could have been 6-3 Detroit if the boys didn't fumble the puck. Back to back games aside, the Wings won the first 2 periods, the 3rd they ran out of steam. Glad to see the boys got 4 points out of a possible 6 though. Wings look damn good this year and I think they have best chance out of the western conf. to win the cup. Franzen needs to score his 100th so he can stop gripping his stick so tight. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GSBrooks13 204 Report post Posted November 7, 2010 Im not gonna try to start anything on Datsyuk because he is by far my favourite forward in the league. But does anyone else think he must be feeling a little under the weather the last couple games? I can't remember many games where he gets hit that hard and he did two nights in a row, and Im not even gonna bring up the giveaway because he has more than his fair share of takeaways to make up for it.. just found it kind of weird seeing him get hit a couple games in a row since usually if he is on he dances around those hits and makes them look foolish for trying. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Barrie 900 Report post Posted November 7, 2010 Oh well tough game, but I'll take 4 of a possible 6 points in Western Canada any day! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Konnan511 1,736 Report post Posted November 7, 2010 Howard shouldn't have started, plain and simple. You don't start a goalie for a back to back after coming off an injury. It was a bad coaching move. The boys are going to hate practice tomorrow. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Death Warrant 0 Report post Posted November 7, 2010 (edited) 2 games in two weeks and then 3 in 4 nights....thanks NHL. The Canucks went through the same thing. 1 game in 9 days (2 in 11). They just did their three in four nights (vs NJD, @ EDM, @ COL) and tonight was their fourth game in six nights. Very similar situations for both teams. Don't know what the NHL is thinking sometimes. Edited November 7, 2010 by Death Warrant Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Heaten Report post Posted November 7, 2010 Ericsson looked good. I can't blame him for that goal, it was a fluke. Nothing anybody could do about it. He rebounded with the goal. Man he has a wicked hard shot. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Barrie 900 Report post Posted November 7, 2010 Howard shouldn't have started, plain and simple. You don't start a goalie for a back to back after coming off an injury. It was a bad coaching move. The boys are going to hate practice tomorrow. Agree, if it was up to me, Ozzie would have started against Edmonton. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Stolberg Report post Posted November 7, 2010 4 out of 6 points on a road trip is pretty good Howard shouldn't have started, plain and simple. shouldn't have against edmonton Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Doc Holliday 1,888 Report post Posted November 7, 2010 Howard shouldn't have started, plain and simple. You don't start a goalie for a back to back after coming off an injury. It was a bad coaching move. The boys are going to hate practice tomorrow. You know if Osgood started there would be a fervor of "ZOMG WE ARE THE DOOMZ PUT MACDONALD IN" around here. I'm glad I didn't see this game. Looked like the Wings left Howard out to dry on multiple occassions and couldn't bury their chances. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
