4/2 GDT: Red Wings 4 at Predators 3 (OT)

[MaynardJKeenan 1]

Finally a win live at game. Predator fans are leaving arena crying LOL.

Edited April 2, 2011 by MaynardJKeenan

[GMRwings1983 8,794]

I told all you fools not to panic after that last loss.

[nate94gt 134]

what a comeback. Glad to see it.

[haroldsnepsts 4,826]

f*** yeah, epic comeback boys. Fritter was unreal today.

No kidding.

They should make Franzen (and some other players) sit down and watch the Abby's game tape from tonight.

[abdelkadertheapplicator 7]

[Doc Holliday 1,888]

[26point2 203]

Just got back from the Dominican Republic to see the last minute and overtime...looked like it would have been a fun game to watch.

Congrats on the 11th 100 point season!!!

[SidAbelsSon 50]

Should never have come to the OT but will take it. I predict the NHL will be hiring new refs this summer.

[Detroit # 1 Fan 2,204]

It was so refreshing to see all the emotion from the players today. Bertuzzi's fights, all the hits, excited after scoring goals, Babs showing emotion from the bench over the zebras. Great game all around, only 1 goal on Jimmy where it was his fault for my money. 5on3s are tough, but he battled through made huge stops in the 3rd. Hopefully it's only up from here.

[MGreenberg 105]

Should never have come to the OT but will take it. I predict the NHL will be hiring new refs this summer.

Doubt it.

Howard and Abby need to play like that the rest of the season and playoffs.

[Barrie 900]

After the way we were down 3-0 early, I thought it could be one of those games where we comeback, just to many bad bounces. Things even out after a while. Anyway, great game.

I have no doubts we'll be fine come playoffs. This was a first must win game in months and we played great and won!

Edited April 2, 2011 by Barrie

[MaynardJKeenan 1]

Gonna hang around try to get some autographs.

[haroldsnepsts 4,826]

I love ya Mick, but you're high if you think the Preds would be the Wings top choice for first round matchup.

[McAwesome 754]

[vladdy16 2,154]

Gonna hang around try to get some autographs.

Good luck!

Micky saying this was a statement game and the Wings served notice. Way to have hope, Micky; cross your fingers this trend continues.

Two HUGE gillyfos for Abby today.

[SuperNovaXll 124]

Good to see us get that win, but im still nervous about our playoff chances. Jimmy cant bail out the D every game. We really need to stop making horrible defensive plays both with and without the puck.

Well even with that said, HUGE WIN! LETS GO WINGS!

[dragonballgtz 273]

I told all you fools not to panic after that last loss.

Let's see how they play tomorrow.

[VM1138 1,921]

The reffing is atrocious. I don't know if I can handle another playoff run with the reffing we've had to deal with the past three seasons or so.

At any rate, I'm glad they won and clinched a playoff spot, but the only difference between this game and the rest of the season is that they kicked their agression way up.

I think what probably happened is that Babcock reminded each player that they needed to fill a role and not just try to score. Bertuzzi playing more physical the last two games and getting into fights is a good sign. If he recognizes he can play more physically now, that's what we need.

Very, very, very disappointed in Ericsson. Why the hell is he playing on the PK?

Great game, much needed win.

EDIT: Updated standings at NHL.com, but no clinch for the Wings? I just did the math, there's no way any team currently out of the playoffs can catch the Wings, how does that not mathematically seal the deal?

Edited April 2, 2011 by VM1138

[vladdy16 2,154]

I love ya Mick, but you're high if you think the Preds would be the Wings top choice for first round matchup.

I heard that and pulled a Scooby Doo - whaaaaaaaat???

[haroldsnepsts 4,826]

A Wings player finally steps up and fights to show they won't be taking any crap, and I missed it!

[Detroit # 1 Fan 2,204]

Let's see how they play tomorrow.

I agree with you, but GMR is just trying to get a rise outta people with that comment

[MGreenberg 105]

Loved the way the team played today, this is how they need to play all the time.

[HankthaTank 1,100]

Shut all the LGW haters up! Go Wings Baby!

Husshhhhhhh

No long drawn out type post. What a win boys! That was the effort that we need to keep this thing going. Bert, way to go. Abby, unreal. Jimmy, sensational.

That is all. Way to go!!!!

[BlueMonk 102]

Tremendous comeback effort. They shouldn't have ever been down 3 goals but couldn't get any calls or breaks. But the Wings really persevered and got the 2 points.

Amazing physical effort, finally refusing to take any s*** from the Predators. This is all most of us who like physical hockey and fighting have been asking for. Not a goon-fest, just the guys answering the rough stuff from the other team. Notice how they stopped getting pushed around by Nashville after they started sticking up for themselves? The hits from Abby and Bert's two scraps were huge. It sets a tone and then the teams can settle into playing hockey. But until that bell is answered, the cheap shots will continue to come and the team will get pushed around. Today, Detroit showed the kind of jam needed to go deep into the playoffs. It's about time.

Oh, and Jimmy Howard was a freakin' wall after that last Nashville goal.

[Vladifan 680]

and people said we weren't falling apart

Can't agree. Even at the point you posted this, I didn't feel like they were out of the game.

Cynicism is a snap. Hope? Not so easy. I'm not just saying this to you. There are so many on this thread that just give up and let the whole world know about it.

Even if this game had ended with the Preds winning in OT I would have been very proud of the Wings' effort.