GDT ADQF | Game 3 | Boston 3 @ Detroit 0, BOS leads series 2-1

[dirtydangles 1,328]

Ugh I am so worked up right now. I can deal with the wing playing hard and losing - but this is just stupid. The Bruins aren't even sucking them into their antics - they are just getting flat out outplayed. This is just so unacceptable. The excitement was just crushed with that first goal and then we ran around like a chicken with our head cut off.

[Nightfall 871]

Howard has to stop that first goal...this is the playoffs and thats why he makes the big bucks.

At this point, I would put more blame on the lack of goal scoring. Kinda hard to win games when you only score 1 goal per game. Heck, today we have nothing and only 3 shots on goal.

Lets put it this way, if Howard was allowing 5 goals and losing 5-4, I would agree with you. *cough cough* Lindback

[Bring Back The Bruise Bros 1,029]

Edmonton probably would.

Franzen for Luke Gazdic.

[Dabura 12,207]

I think Kindl and Lashoff need more minutes. Seems like Babs is barely using them.

Throw a case of beer in there and it's a done deal.

I'd consider it even without the case.

[dirtydangles 1,328]

Someone should put some firecrackers in Franzen's jock during the intermission - see if that wakes him up.

[VM1138 1,921]

If we win, it could be a huge turning point for the series and build confidence. We have to beat Boston to feel like we can beat them.

If we lose, I feel like this could be a repeat of the 2001 LA series. We're not the higher seed or anything, but in a "last straw" sense. Howard could be gone (I'm not a Howard hater) for a proven playoff performer. The rest of the roster was going to change anyway in the summer.

But is Babcock really playing Kindl and Lashoff as much as I think? Or does it just seem like they're out there all the time because they're screwing things up really bad?

[MTU_Huskies963 398]

At this point, I would put more blame on the lack of goal scoring. Kinda hard to win games when you only score 1 goal per game. Heck, today we have nothing and only 3 shots on goal.

Lets put it this way, if Howard was allowing 5 goals and losing 5-4, I would agree with you. *cough cough* Lindback

True but those goals are deflating to our young guys, it should not be, but it is.

[IndianaRedWing 15]

At this point, I would put more blame on the lack of goal scoring. Kinda hard to win games when you only score 1 goal per game. Heck, today we have nothing and only 3 shots on goal.

Lets put it this way, if Howard was allowing 5 goals and losing 5-4, I would agree with you. *cough cough* Lindback

It can't be easy to face the President's award winning team when you know going in that the two possible outcomes are:

1) pitch a shutout

2) lose

[Tr!PoD#19 524]

At this point, I would put more blame on the lack of goal scoring. Kinda hard to win games when you only score 1 goal per game. Heck, today we have nothing and only 3 shots on goal.

Lets put it this way, if Howard was allowing 5 goals and losing 5-4, I would agree with you. *cough cough* Lindback

It's both

[Firehawk 305]

Maybe the bruins intimidated detroit in game 2. Im puzzled

[mtuhockey7 23]

Can the game 1 Wings please come back instead of this pile of hot garbage I've witnessed for the last 80 minutes (and counting)?

[MabusIncarnate 5,344]

Franzen for Luke Gazdic.

Franzen, Lashoff, Kindl for Jeff Petry and a bag of Chicken Chips.

[dirtydangles 1,328]

Honestly our biggest problem is not being able to ice 3 solid d pairings. Kindl - Lashoff has been so bad - every time they are out there the Bruins kill our momentum and swing it their way further. Kindl just has the hardest time making the simplest plays - just keeping the puck in at the line he can't even throw it deep along the boards without ******* up.

[Firehawk 305]

Hah 0 scoring chances for the wings

Ive never seen a team with zero scoring chances

[Dabura 12,207]

At this point, I would put more blame on the lack of goal scoring. Kinda hard to win games when you only score 1 goal per game. Heck, today we have nothing and only 3 shots on goal.

Lets put it this way, if Howard was allowing 5 goals and losing 5-4, I would agree with you. *cough cough* Lindback

Fair or not, Howard has to stand on his head just to give us a chance in this series. We knew that going in, and nothing's changed. He can't let in softies. Can't happen. That we're not generating offense just hammers the point home. Time for him to earn his big fat contract.

[AtomicPunk 296]

Passing to a player flat footed, no speed, no passes on the tape, even when there is time to make it crisp.

It's chipping and chasing and running around, no plan, no organization, just running clock, no threats.

I am ashamed after that period. I expected it to be tough but that was inexcusable. I hope they wake up for period #2.

[Ekmanc 586]

It can't be easy to face the President's award winning team when you know going in that the two possible outcomes are:

1) pitch a shutout

2) lose

Maybe we could find a third option if he stopped s***ting the bed in the first proud of every damn game.

[Dabura 12,207]

But is Babcock really playing Kindl and Lashoff as much as I think? Or does it just seem like they're out there all the time because they're screwing things up really bad?

They're out there all. the. freaking. time. Been that way ever since E got hurt, I think.

[dirtydangles 1,328]

Lol that clip showed a Weiss winter classic jersey for $225... who the hell other than Weiss would buy that?

[Nevermind 363]

Franzen, Lashoff, Kindl for Jeff Petry and a bag of Chicken Chips.

I'd settle for just the bag of chips.

[Nightfall 871]

True but those goals are deflating to our young guys, it should not be, but it is.

I will agree with you on deflating goals. As a goalie, I know that is a factor.

If we are going to expect Howard to play every game and get lucky like game 1, its unrealistic.

[VM1138 1,921]

Honestly our biggest problem is not being able to ice 3 solid d pairings. Kindl - Lashoff has been so bad - every time they are out there the Bruins kill our momentum and swing it their way further. Kindl just has the hardest time making the simplest plays - just keeping the puck in at the line he can't even throw it deep along the boards withoutf****** up.

What about something drastic, then? Split Kindl and Lashoff up. I'd say Lashoff is the more reliable of the two, so what about something like:

Kronwall-Smith

Dekeyser-Lashoff

Quincey-Kindl

And then Babcock just keeps Kindl off the ice as much as possible?

[dirtydangles 1,328]

Fair or not, Howard has to stand on his head just to give us a chance in this series. We knew that going in, and nothing's changed. He can't let in softies. Can't happen. That we're not generating offense just hammers the point home. Time for him to earn his big fat contract.

I would agree - but if howard doesn't deflate the building with that softie to start the game we might be playing much better. We were okay before that happened.

[Dabura 12,207]

Lol that clip showed a Weiss winter classic jersey for $225... who the hell other than Weiss would buy that?

Weiss's wife?

[GMRwings1983 8,794]

Put in Gustavsson, so we can win this game 5-4