GDT 4/2 GDT - Bruins 2 at Red Wings 3

[wings4thecup06 504]

I probably shouldn't say this, but I feel like if Alfie can play through fatigue and an injury for however long it's been, Datsyuk can at least play sheltered minutes tonight. Like, I'd totally get it if we didn't really have a timetable for his return, but we do, and it's a whopping two days from today. Is his knee ready to go or not?

meh. We'll blow the Bruins out of the water tonight then get shut out on Friday. This season is evil.

According to Khan his knee is good, but now it's just a matter of conditioning. I'd say with another practice on thursday he'd be good to go friday.

[Dabura 12,207]

Saying "Datsyuk out" makes it sound like he hasn't been out for a long time and is ALMOST BACK.

Could've worded it better, I guess. Point was, instead of definitely Alfie and quite possibly Datsyuk as well, we get neither. Because we can't have nice things this season.

[Dabura 12,207]

According to Khan his knee is good, but now it's just a matter of conditioning. I'd say with another practice on thursday he'd be good to go friday.

The petulant child in me feels like two hours of conditioning being the difference between playing and not playing is lame. But I get it.

[wings_fanatic 677]

The petulant child in me feels like two hours of conditioning being the difference between playing and not playing is lame. But I get it.

It makes a huge difference. Especially against the bruins team. Dressing someone who can only play sheltered minutes against the bruins won't help because you need to be able to play everyone in order to beat them. Buffalo is the perfect opponent for pav to come back to.

[wings4thecup06 504]

It makes a huge difference. Especially against the bruins team. Dressing someone who can only play sheltered minutes against the bruins won't help because you need to be able to play everyone in order to beat them. Buffalo is the perfect opponent for pav to come back to.

Yea I agree. It's better for Pav to come back in a game that potentially will be slightly easier. Although we shouldn't underestimate the Sabres, it'll be better for him to get another practice in there.

[Andy Pred 48 337]

Hoping for the W, but this is a Big mean Bruins outfit and have that 6-1 mauling on their minds the last time they visited the Joe.

I'd take the ot point here and now !! Go Wings.

[Nev 1,085]

All I'm asking for is no more injuries and Pasha as much as I'd love having you back please sit out this game, it will be an ugly one regardless.

No way this team can go toe with Boston which isn't a shame, only a select few in the West can.

Thornton, McQuaid, Lucic and Chara...may god help us

FFS, we hear this crap before every Boston game, and yet we've beaten them home and away this season.

[13dangledangle 958]

I probably shouldn't say this, but I feel like if Alfie can play through fatigue and an injury for however long it's been, Datsyuk can at least play sheltered minutes tonight.

My worry is that he comes back a touch too early. With the way the guys are playing I'd hate to loose him for the long haul then wait an extra game or two.

With Alfie out if love to see Pulkkinen up here too

[VM1138 1,921]

Agreed, Nev. The Boston phobia is excessive. We do just fine against them. Win some, lose some. Nothing to cower under the bed over.

[rrasco 1,312]

Some of you need to have a little faith.

Did you forget you're posting on LGW?

[MTU_Huskies963 398]

Upset that I had to give up my tickets to this game, because I have the flu (I think). I was really looking forward to some original 6 hockey.

[wings87 1,290]

Some of you need to have a little faith.

Thank you, with the amount of doom and gloom on here lately, you'd think Armageddon was upon us.

[scottishredwing 28]

Its my 39th birthday today so Franzen with the hatty(#39 changed to #93) to gift everyone curly fries except me as i live in scotland lol.

Seriously any win would do.

Edited April 2, 2014 by scottishredwing

[wings87 1,290]

Its my 39th birthday today so Franzen with the hatty(#39 changed to #93) to gift everyone curly fries except me as i live in scotland lol.

Seriously any win would do.

Hey, happy b-day. Let's hope the Wings will give us all a present.

[wingedominance13 112]

I'll be happy with any points we get from this game. Big losses by both Clbs (OT loss) and Was (5-1 thrassssshing)

[SDavis35 140]

In my mind, we need to win 4 of 7 to make the playoffs. Just like the real playoffs, we start against a top team!

[wings_fanatic 677]

http://espn.go.com/blog/boston/bruins/post/_/id/15490/bruins-recall-forward-spooner

That will be awesome if the Bruins rest all those guys. Even more awesome if they rest them tonight and then play them tomorrow against the Leafs haha

[Yak19 303]

would be very happy if they can scrape up a point in this one

maybe the Bruins even take the night off

[ogreslayer 1,069]

So Alfie day to day with either a groin or back issue? Given how the day to day's have worked out lately, should we just call it a minimum of 2 weeks instead?

[TheDetroitRedWings 286]

Obviously it's hard to get your hopes up playing against the Bruins. But we've been playing better hockey lately, and we have a lot more to play for right now than Boston, who will be a number 1 seed regardless of what happens the rest of the season. I actually have a good feeling about the game. I think we'll get at least 1 point.

[wings87 1,290]

I'm ok with Dats not coming back tonight, he's been out so long might as well take another couple days.

Edited April 2, 2014 by wings87

[Smite 399]

This is the way I see it.... Boston's camp is embarrassed by the last time we beat them (6-1 win) I read a quote from Krug that they are going to be sending a message in case they meet in playoffs. the message is its going to be "tough hockey". So my leaving dats out for a cheap knee shot and old man alfie out (back groin and broken finger) does not bother me. hopefully our kids can out hustle a win. Best case scenario we win 4-2. Comfortable but not a blow out so they don't start taking dumb cheap shots. *cough Marchant cough*

my .02

[MabusIncarnate 5,344]

Official mascot of tonight's game. Let's be honest, the force is strong with this one.

[wings87 1,290]

Official mascot of tonight's game. Let's be honest, the force is strong with this one.

GUS! I'M NOT YOUR FATHER... BUT I WANT TO BE YOUR FRIEND!

Edited April 2, 2014 by wings87

[Hockey13Playa 240]

I really cannot wait for this game. And on top of that I hope it has a playoff atmosphere. Looking to watch some good hockey tonight!