GDT 3/9 GDT : Oilers 2 at Red Wings 5

[PenaltyShot 96 521]

Stars: Pulkkinen, Sheahan, Howard

[rick zombo 3,739]

Congrats on playing awful and still beating the worst team in the league.

Jeez. You’re actually mad that they won eh?

[BottleOfSmoke 5,965]

*pats butts*

[TheXym 2,606]

Pulkamania running wild to get first star. His goal looked pretty sweet on the replay at the end of the game.

[rick zombo 3,739]

Ahhhh. Winning.

And the lights go out in Troll Cabin until Thursday.

I love it.

[PenaltyShot 96 521]

"What were your keys to victory, Darren?" "It was the f****** Edmonton Oilers, Trev."

Edited March 10, 2015 by PenaltyShot 96

[Hockeytown0001 7,652]

Lol, anyone catch Jimmy shut the door on Sheahan?

[TheXym 2,606]

Lol, anyone catch Jimmy shut the door on Sheahan?

No, center ice cut the feed off.

[HadThomasVokounOnFortSt 878]

Good win!

[mustbeburtreynolds 14]

what an awesome finish, sketchy start but very satisfying game overall. datsyuk's empty netter was beautiful hahahaha

[Detroit # 1 Fan 2,204]

2 points is 2 points. Starting on time against Columbus would be cool though.

[Desert Rat 78]

I caught this game via Ken Kal and the radio crew and I was wondering if Sheahan had as good a game as it sounded? I hope so, when he's playing well it really bolsters that third line.

[arag 308]

Thanks to Oilers Wings are the only team that did not loose three games in a row.

[frankgrimes 1,836]

Sounds like a good game, happy with much needed 2 points

[GoalieManPat 1,007]

Score made it look like a but kicking but save for the 2nd period the Wings were outplayed. Howard was solid after a rough first goal. No chance on the 2nd with Kronwalls perfect screen he seems to pull off every game.

[xtrememachine1 795]

It was good to see Pulkkinen back in the lineup and get a couple points including the GWG. I feel like he gets better and better each game and he's only 23.

[Smite 399]

Bit by the dumbest rule in hockey.

I have not found a clear definition of the rule expect if you shoot a non tipped puck clear over the glass.

In Zetterburg's case it was batted out. The puck never hit the ice. I do not think it should have counted.

However Zetterburg deserved a 5 major at the end of the game when he arm barred Hamiltion just before Datsyuk's goal. It was dirty and unnecessary.

[UpstateNYRedWingsFan 42]

Despite it not seeming like the Wings are playing that well they do have the 2nd best win% in the NHL in games that end before the shootout.

There could be some small errors in here. I'm just bored at work with nothing to do so I calculated this real fast.

Rank Team ROW ROL RO-WP%

1 NYR 37 19 66.07%

2 DET 34 19 64.15%

3 MON 36 21 63.16%

4 NAS 36 21 63.16%

5 TB 39 23 62.90%

6 NYI 36 22 62.07%

7 ANA 34 21 61.82%

8 PIT 35 22 61.40%

9 STL 33 21 61.11%

10 VAN 34 26 56.67%

11 CHI 30 24 55.56%

12 BOS 31 25 55.36%

13 WAS 33 27 55.00%

14 MIN 33 28 54.10%

15 CAL 32 28 53.33%

16 LA 29 27 51.79%

17 SJ 30 29 50.85%

18 WGP 27 28 49.09%

19 OTT 26 28 48.15%

20 FLD 22 27 44.90%

21 PHI 25 32 43.86%

22 DAL 26 34 43.33%

23 NJ 24 32 42.86%

24 COL 22 32 40.74%

25 CBJ 23 36 38.98%

26 CAR 21 34 38.18%

27 TOR 23 38 37.70%

28 ARI 16 41 28.07%

29 EDM 13 44 22.81%

30 BUF 12 44 21.43%

EDIT: Sorry this pasted awful compared to how it looked before.

Edited March 10, 2015 by UpstateNYRedWingsFan

[kipwinger 8,755]

Despite it not seeming like the Wings are playing that well they do have the 2nd best win% in the NHL in games that end before the shootout.

There could be some small errors in here. I'm just bored at work with nothing to do so I calculated this real fast.

Rank Team ROW ROL RO-WP%

1 NYR 37 19 66.07%

2 DET 34 19 64.15%

3 MON 36 21 63.16%

4 NAS 36 21 63.16%

5 TB 39 23 62.90%

6 NYI 36 22 62.07%

7 ANA 34 21 61.82%

8 PIT 35 22 61.40%

9 STL 33 21 61.11%

10 VAN 34 26 56.67%

11 CHI 30 24 55.56%

12 BOS 31 25 55.36%

13 WAS 33 27 55.00%

14 MIN 33 28 54.10%

15 CAL 32 28 53.33%

16 LA 29 27 51.79%

17 SJ 30 29 50.85%

18 WGP 27 28 49.09%

19 OTT 26 28 48.15%

20 FLD 22 27 44.90%

21 PHI 25 32 43.86%

22 DAL 26 34 43.33%

23 NJ 24 32 42.86%

24 COL 22 32 40.74%

25 CBJ 23 36 38.98%

26 CAR 21 34 38.18%

27 TOR 23 38 37.70%

28 ARI 16 41 28.07%

29 EDM 13 44 22.81%

30 BUF 12 44 21.43%

EDIT: Sorry this pasted awful compared to how it looked before.

Until recently they hadn't lost two in a row in regulation. So the high win percentage in regulation stands to reason.

I don't think anyone would argue that the Red Wings are a bad team. However, IMO there are a few weak points to our game that I'd like to see us tighten up before the playoffs roll around. Most recently, we've been starting games late and generally look aloof during the first period. Our 5-on-5 scoring is only average and we seem overly reliant on special teams play for offense. I'm still not sold on our transition game, and turnovers seem to still be a problem at times.

I'm hoping that between now and the playoffs we can figure out the best line and defense pairs to ice, and that the additions of Cole and Zidlicky will allow us to get people slotted for maximum efficiency. Barring any serious injuries I don't see why we wouldn't be able to improve in some of these areas.

[Euro_Twins 4,485]

Until recently they hadn't lost two in a row in regulation. So the high win percentage in regulation stands to reason.

I don't think anyone would argue that the Red Wings are a bad team. However, IMO there are a few weak points to our game that I'd like to see us tighten up before the playoffs roll around. Most recently, we've been starting games late and generally look aloof during the first period. Our 5-on-5 scoring is only average and we seem overly reliant on special teams play for offense. I'm still not sold on our transition game, and turnovers seem to still be a problem at times.

I'm hoping that between now and the playoffs we can figure out the best line and defense pairs to ice, and that the additions of Cole and Zidlicky will allow us to get people slotted for maximum efficiency. Barring any serious injuries I don't see why we wouldn't be able to improve in some of these areas.

Because glendog in top six

[rick zombo 3,739]

Here's my analytical breakdown of last night's game:

[kipwinger 8,755]

Because glendog in top six

One goal in two games. I'm not going to scoff at it too much.

[GoalieManPat 1,007]

I have not found a clear definition of the rule expect if you shoot a non tipped puck clear over the glass.

In Zetterburg's case it was batted out. The puck never hit the ice. I do not think it should have counted.

However Zetterburg deserved a 5 major at the end of the game when he arm barred Hamiltion just before Datsyuk's goal. It was dirty and unnecessary.

Hitting the ice or no that play has always been called so they are consistent in that at least.

[e_prime 1,936]

Here's my analytical breakdown of last night's game:

Ooooh ooooh. Can you do one for: Great start. Fall off. Pull out the win?