1/8 GDT: Red Wings 2 at Canucks 1 (SO)

[brett 1,029]

the biggest thing ive noticed about howard this game was great rebound control, barely any rebounds.

i really hope he plays like that all the time!

Hudler needs to shoot it more with the shot he had in OT

Edited January 9, 2011 by brett

[VM1138 1,921]

Not that I want to "Piss in everyone's Chelios"™ after a nice win like this, but it was just a January game, where we were outplayed most of the game, doesn't mean anything really.

I want to see more than one before I start thinking our defensive deficiencies are done with.

But still, great game under adverse conditions. We've now handed Vancouver their last two losses. I guess we've earned the right to act like it means something, even if it doesn't.

The point is they shut down the best team in the league, locked down the defense and ground out a win. They buckled down when it matters. It may just be a January game, but it's a sign that they still know how to play when things really matter. And that's a good sign.

[Vladifan 680]

What I choose not to believe right now is that the Red Wings do have a tendency to play up or down to the level of their opponents. As long as they keep beating our real rivals it's academic. All I know is that their play last night was dramatically better all the way around than it's been recently. Waaay more focused and aggressive, instead of being reactive. LOVE it. Keep it up, boyz!

[ACallToArms 270]

Low scoring game out of nowhere! 2-1! Wings win!

Well played sir!

[Heroes of Hockeytown 694]

Well played sir!

I'm happy you omitted the rest of the post.

That was more what I was hoping would happen rather than what I thought reality would actually dictate, but occasionally the two intersect.

[Konnan511 1,736]

Not that I want to "Piss in everyone's Chelios"™ after a nice win like this, but it was just a January game, where we were outplayed most of the game, doesn't mean anything really.

I want to see more than one before I start thinking our defensive deficiencies are done with.

But still, great game under adverse conditions. We've now handed Vancouver their last two losses. I guess we've earned the right to act like it means something, even if it doesn't.

I have to completely disagree. Games against the Hawks, Sharks, Canucks, Pens are not just another game. They are the games where the best is playing against the best.

What team do you think the Wings feel better about beating, the Canucks or the Oilers? The fact is, not all game are created equal.

This game truly showed me we cannot complain at all anymore about these injuries. We got outplayed, but we proved we are the best team in the NHL, with a substandard Detroit Red Wing team none the less.

Howie needs to play like this for this team to make it far in the playoffs. No more 2010 Howard, 2011 Howard needs to play like 2009 Howard.

[titanium2 867]

This game truly showed me we cannot complain at all anymore about these injuries.

They just pulled off a fantastic win. Now that the euphoria is all but gone I feel like LGW is going to expect that kind of effort every night from now on. You know what that means? A whole lotta bitchin' and cryin'. And not just from Mindfly.

[GoWings1905 2,694]

I have to give Howie props today because I have been tough on him lately. He stole that game for the Red Wings last night and that's the type of goaltending they need going forward on a more consistent basis. I hope he can build off that performance and get back to the form he displayed a season ago.

The defense was so much stronger last night. I think one player that deserves some praise this season is Nik Kronwall. The offensive numbers are there, but he's quietly turned into a top pairing d-man in his own zone. I feel as confident with Kronwall out there as I do with Lidstrom. I love how reliable Kronner has become and we need that especially now with Stuart out.

Luongo is a whiny flop too. He'll stop pulling that garbage if the refs don't bail him out there. I don't think a player that big should collapse simply from contact made with his skate.

Great win all-in-all. I'm proud of them for that effort being extremely short-handed against the hottest team in the league. That was a playoff-like win last night and that gives me more confidence that the Red Wings can win games in that manner when it counts.

[titanium2 867]

The defense was so much stronger last night. I think one player that deserves some praise this season is Nik Kronwall. The offensive numbers are there, but he's quietly turned into a top pairing d-man in his own zone. I feel as confident with Kronwall out there as I do with Lidstrom. I love how reliable Kronner has become and we need that especially now with Stuart out.

Wow. Quite a review there of Kronner's play. I gotta start paying more attention to him when he's away from the puck.

[gowings00 545]

...playing with the B team, on second game of a back to back, against a motivated and streaking elite team...

You just can't be pleased can you? Given the circumstances of the game, what would lead you to expect the Canucks wouldn't come out and try to blast the wings out of the water? It's not like they didn't get chances either, or that the necessarily even played poorly. It looked like a typical road playoff game, with the ice tilted for a little while. The guys did a great job fighting through it and it was clearly motivating to everyone. So go save your piss for your own Chelios.

I figured this game would have been a blowout. I assumed they would come out hitting and would win 70% of the faceoffs (which they did). I thought Jimmy would struggle on a few shots and we'd make too many rookie mistakes.

I was really impressed. Great Win...Jimmy might have stolen one for us!

[Hockeymom1960 5,107]

The point is they shut down the best team in the league, locked down the defense and ground out a win. They buckled down when it matters. It may just be a January game, but it's a sign that they still know how to play when things really matter. And that's a good sign.

And a with a depleted line up.

[Selliria 76]

Howard was FANTASTIC in last night's game. I showed my boyfriend, who doesn't even like hockey let alone watch it, Howard's save on Danny Sedin... and even he was like "Wow. That is one of the craziest saves I've ever seen. That's amazing." Love to see him when he's got some confidence in him!

Zetterberg really showed up at the end for the team - making some amazing plays and putting the pressure on as much as he could. Even Mule picked up his lackluster shooting and scored a goal. I wish we could've seen the effort from the 3rd on the whole game but we got the W and that's what matters.

Edited January 9, 2011 by Selliria

[puckloo39 5,686]

the Frozen Moment image on NHL.com is a great still shot of Jimmy totally robbing the Onion Twin.

I am at work, or I would capture and post it. hint...

[Selliria 76]

the Frozen Moment image on NHL.com is a great still shot of Jimmy totally robbing the Onion Twin.

I am at work, or I would capture and post it. hint...

[CanadaBoy 151]

Thanks, welcome to LGW!

[atodaso 279]

found this over at the flames board. don't know if anyone posted it here.

[Miss Wing Queen 154]

^^That is just great!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9qC0PTrZ4kw&feature=sub

Babcock (bustling around his kitchen): "Okay. I got a problem here, guys. I got warm toast. I got no butter, man. This is a major crisis for me. Unbelievable."

:rotflmao:

BTW, thanks for posting that. It was really interesting to see a general idea of how the coach's and players' day goes.

[Z and D for the C 712]

Man, I could literally watch videos like that all day everyday.

[Rivalred 630]

Eh, Howard really didn't play the best, but it is a win.

[DatsyukianDekes 2,428]

Eh, Howard really didn't play the best, but it is a win.

[Crveni 14]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9qC0PTrZ4kw&feature=sub

New member here. Greetings to all of the Red and White Army.

That video is the closest we have come to Red Wings' version of "HBO's 24/7"

Massive victory. I know some of you do not agree... however it shows the true heart of a depleted team against the hottest one in the league. What hunger by the recent Griffins.

All in all, one word:

Jimmah.

Luongo is a c***.

Red Wing 'till I die.

[Jedi 1,865]

If I'm not mistaken this is a RARE occurrence here, where we won all three games in Western Canada. Someone who knows the stats better should look it up. I seem to remember hearing we'd only done in a handful of times since Calgary, Edmonton and Vancouver started in the league.

According to mlive, this is only the second time in franchise history we've ever swept a three game Western Canada trip.

The Red Wings swept a three-game swing through Western Canada for just the second time in franchise history. Detroit is 13-2-3 in western Canada since the start of the 2008-09 season.

[titanium2 867]

A playoff series against the Canucks would be quite tough. Quite tough indeed. If I wasn't a fan of the Wings I'd love for the two teams to meet.

[titanium2 867]

Posted Video

At 2:08 you see an inside joke between the Euro Twins. I wonder what it was.

[atodaso 279]

A playoff series against the Canucks would be quite tough. Quite tough indeed. If I wasn't a fan of the Wings I'd love for the two teams to meet.

i think it would be great if they could somehow play for the cup. maybe if the league would abandon the conference system and just seed playoff teams 1-16...