NHL Playoffs

[TKshreve]

those black hawks have a strange goal scoring celebration.

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priceless :d

[Ray1936]

God, I hate overtime games. But this one ended up beautifully with that 3-1 break for a score.

I don't think the Wings will sweep, though. Chicago will be tough at home.

[d.mcc]

God, I hate overtime games. But this one ended up beautifully with that 3-1 break for a score.

I don't think the Wings will sweep, though. Chicago will be tough at home.

Wings in 5. Even when we aren't playing our best hockey, we find a way to win. That's what a champion does. From the looks of the Eastern Conference finals...We might see a rematch. There hasn't been a rematch for Lord Stanleys Challenge Cup in at least 25 years.

[jiminnm]

This is an interesting article about the Stanley Cup itself.
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB124286389284341325.html

[d.mcc]

This is an interesting article about the Stanley Cup itself.
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB124286389284341325.html

I actually think the misspellings, the cross-hatching, and tick marks are part of what make the cup so unique. No other trophy in American major sport has the history that the Stanley Cup does.

[ccbatson]

Ugly, or pretty...a win is a win. Sweeps are what we wish for, but truly good games aren't sweeps and lopsided affairs.

[d.mcc]

Ugly, or pretty...a win is a win. Sweeps are what we wish for, but truly good games aren't sweeps and lopsided affairs.

I don't think we're going to see a sweep in either series. Chicago is looking a lot like Pittsburgh did last year. They look out of place, confused, lost, and their best efforts are being thwarted by experience. Look for the Hawks to fight hard tonight, play physical to wear the Wings down, and take one at home. If Chicago is going to trip up their older brother, it would be in game 3. Their backs aren't against the wall yet, but they are on the ropes taking body shots, and one more punch to the liver could put them on the ground. Kane is going to wake up one of these days. We can only hope Hossa and Holmstrom find their rhythm tonight and find the back of the twine. The Wings can't keep relying on Cleary and Samuelson to carry the weight while the rest of the team tries to keep up.

[ccbatson]

I agree, although it is anxiety producing to watch...in hindsight, these are the memorable games/series.

[d.mcc]

I agree, although it is anxiety producing to watch...in hindsight, these are the memorable games/series.

The one thing I notice, is that when the Wings win games...its by 2+, when they lose, they are ALWAYS 1 goal games. That is worth mentioning...

[ccbatson]

Perhaps "often" is a better descriptor, than "always".

[d.mcc]

Perhaps "often" is a better descriptor, than "always".

I was referring to the playoffs bats. The Wings haven't lost by more than 1 goal in each loss.

[ccbatson]

But in overtime..and they won in overtime [[by 1) as well.

[d.mcc]

Violent or not, that hit did NOT warrant a 5:00 minute major, and certainly did not warrant a game misconduct

[Bobl]

Well, looks like the penalty parade has commenced.
Gotta get the revenues up, eh? More games, more cash.
Major to Kronwall was ridiculous. Neither ref had his arm up. When a player has the puck, he is fair game.....unless it is from behind.
Let the players decide the outcome.

[d.mcc]

Well, looks like the penalty parade has commenced.
Gotta get the revenues up, eh? More games, more cash.
Major to Kronwall was ridiculous. Neither ref had his arm up. When a player has the puck, he is fair game.....unless it is from behind.
Let the players decide the outcome.

Bufflin [[i'm not even going to bother looking up his name) should have gotten a GM too...Kroner's hit was LEGAL

[d.mcc]

I got into it with a Hawks fan on a hockey message board...thought I would share...

Hawks Fan:
Are you for real? What cheap shot? Hmm..could it be the what, 5, 6th high stick to Kane's face? Or the match penalty intent-to-injure sucker check on Havlat? Are your guys that afraid to face the Hawks on even terms? It appears so.

Yours truly:
Better put down the booze there fella? You ever played hockey? Can you skate? Do you know the rules? Double-Minor on Clearly should have been ONE minor, as doubles or majors are assessed when blood is drawn or there is clear intent. As for the "sucker-check" let me; a 21 year vet of hockey up to the Junior and College level, not to mention a ref for 15 years, break it down for you. The pass was in Havlat's feet, while you may not consider that possession, the rule book does. Kronwall had both feet on the ice when contact was initiated and drove his...and get ready for this...SHOULDER into Marty's chest/jaw. That is what we in the hockey-world call a text-book body check. Had Havlat taken the time to look up, as he was warned by his own bench, it would have been just another highlight real check.

Sorry brother, that's just the way the chips fall. It's a contact sport, we're allowed to start checking in Pee-Wee...ya know..11-12 year olds, and when you get to that level, the first thing that you are taught is to keep your head up so you don't get pasted. As for facing the Hawks on even terms, Detroit has done that, and holds the edge in the series.

So again, call the Wings classless all you want, but if you wanted to beat us on even terms, you wouldn't have had a 13:00-2:00 minute advantage on the power play in the first period. Yeah, it's difficult to establish a rhythm in a game where you are rarely at full-strength.

Yeah, the Wings are classless. Tell that to guys like 6-time Norris winning Nick Lidstrom, or reigning Lady Byng winner Pavel Datsyuk. I'm sure Zetterberg thinks the Wings are classless, not to mention all those crazy fabricated national stories about how the Red Wings are a model SPORTS FRANCHISE. Whatever, you had your win. See you Sunday at 3:00

[Downriviera]

According to the new rules, it was an illegal hit. He did not touch the puck, even though it was a mere centimeter from his skate. The new rule is a joke, as are many of the other new rules. I've said it before, the real problem is with the hard shell plastic body armor thats worn these days for shoulder and elbow pads. Go back to the softer foam pads. Reminds me of when ex Boston Bruins defenseman Ted Green was coaching. One of his players got knocked out by a hit and was a bit woozy on the bench. Green told the trainer to ask him if he can remember his name, and if he can't, tell him he's Wayne Gretsky.

[ccbatson]

OK...I said it shouldn't be a sweep...but....a happy medium would be nice [[with us winning of course).

[SCS100]

Congrats to the Pittsburgh Penguins on their sweep of Carolina and reaching the Finals again. Now may the result be the same as last year...

[Detroitej72]

OK...I said it shouldn't be a sweep...but....a happy medium would be nice [[with us winning of course).

I love it...common ground, where all us here can agree, regardless of political leanings.

[d.mcc]

ha ha...I guess this could also work in the funny videos thread:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iNj5MGCmP8Y

I love Danny Boy's reaction here...

[Downriviera]

Ha ha, thats classic. I'm amazed at how many players chew their mouth guards, and during play too. Mine stays on my pearly whites from the time I leave the locker room till the time I get back. I made a smart move a few years ago and paid extra to have my dentist make me a custom fit mouth guard. Sure enough, took a puck to the mouth. 25 stitches inside my lip and 15 outside, but no lost teeth, although there is still some numbness 3 years later.

[Downriviera]

RIP Peter Zezel. Great two way player. I hope they have a moment of silence for him before tonights puck drop.

http://www.theglobeandmail.com/sport...rticle1154343/

[Bobl]

I was out of town for the long weekend. What's up with Lidstrom?

[d.mcc]

I was out of town for the long weekend. What's up with Lidstrom?

Lower body injury, my guess is something in his foot, or he pulled a leg muscle...Either way, I say keep he and Pavs out till the SCF