Comments on: Game 3: Wings 3, Predators 5 http://onthewingsblog.com/2008/04/15/game-3-wings-3-predators-5/ by true Citizens of Hockeytown Sat, 30 Aug 2008 05:12:07 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.1 By: Game 6: @ Nashville, 3:00 ET at On the Wings http://onthewingsblog.com/2008/04/15/game-3-wings-3-predators-5/#comment-57203 Game 6: @ Nashville, 3:00 ET at On the Wings Sun, 20 Apr 2008 14:52:11 +0000 http://onthewingsblog.com/?p=2158#comment-57203 [...] 3-2, having won each of their home games (3-1, 4-2, 2-1 OT). The Predators won Games 3 and 4 (5-3, [...] [...] 3-2, having won each of their home games (3-1, 4-2, 2-1 OT). The Predators won Games 3 and 4 (5-3, [...]

]]> By: Game 5: vs. Nashville, 7:30 ET at On the Wings http://onthewingsblog.com/2008/04/15/game-3-wings-3-predators-5/#comment-57174 Game 5: vs. Nashville, 7:30 ET at On the Wings Fri, 18 Apr 2008 12:42:59 +0000 http://onthewingsblog.com/?p=2158#comment-57174 [...] 1 (3-1, Detroit) Game 2 (4-2, Detroit) Game 3 (5-3, Nashville) Game 4 (3-2, [...] [...] 1 (3-1, Detroit) Game 2 (4-2, Detroit) Game 3 (5-3, Nashville) Game 4 (3-2, [...]

]]> By: Game 4: @ Nashville, 9:00 ET at On the Wings http://onthewingsblog.com/2008/04/15/game-3-wings-3-predators-5/#comment-57156 Game 4: @ Nashville, 9:00 ET at On the Wings Wed, 16 Apr 2008 10:38:54 +0000 http://onthewingsblog.com/?p=2158#comment-57156 [...] Tonight is the fourth game of the Western Conference Quarterfinal series between the Detroit Red Wings and the Nashville Predators. Detroit leads the series 2-1 after winning Game 1 and Game 2. Nashville won Game 3. [...] [...] Tonight is the fourth game of the Western Conference Quarterfinal series between the Detroit Red Wings and the Nashville Predators. Detroit leads the series 2-1 after winning Game 1 and Game 2. Nashville won Game 3. [...]

]]> By: Gorilla Crouch » Archive » Game 3 Recap http://onthewingsblog.com/2008/04/15/game-3-wings-3-predators-5/#comment-57153 Gorilla Crouch » Archive » Game 3 Recap Wed, 16 Apr 2008 03:33:06 +0000 http://onthewingsblog.com/?p=2158#comment-57153 [...] Stuart had a rough game, as pointed out by On the Wings and Red Wings Corner. First here’s Matt: Suter’s goal, like Radulov’s before it, was one [...] [...] Stuart had a rough game, as pointed out by On the Wings and Red Wings Corner. First here’s Matt: Suter’s goal, like Radulov’s before it, was one [...]

]]> By: Matt Saler http://onthewingsblog.com/2008/04/15/game-3-wings-3-predators-5/#comment-57149 Matt Saler Tue, 15 Apr 2008 21:25:11 +0000 http://onthewingsblog.com/?p=2158#comment-57149 Ian, I agree that they need to stay more aggressive, but I think they've done a fair job of that so far in this series, last night excepted. The prior two third periods were pretty strong lessons in puck possession hockey. For whatever reason, they fell away from that last night. Alex, I think on that play, Lilja was moving to the center of the ice so that he could cover for Chelios, who was leaving. The problem was that the left wing on the play (Hudler, I believe) failed to do his part to fill in, leaving that wing open for Arnott to come in and rip a shot. Meech is definitely an option, though he has the similar experience deficit that Helm and Abdelkader have. You're right, though, he showed a lot of potential in February and couldn't be a bad choice were it not for the fact he's not very physical. Not sure about Downey. If he had any offensive potential, I'm sure it would have shown itself more this season. As it is, he just had that <a href="http://www.nhl.tv/team/console.jsp?hlg=20072008,2,590&event=DET802" rel="nofollow">one great pass</a> he broke out on January 2nd. Ian,

I agree that they need to stay more aggressive, but I think they’ve done a fair job of that so far in this series, last night excepted. The prior two third periods were pretty strong lessons in puck possession hockey. For whatever reason, they fell away from that last night.

Alex,

I think on that play, Lilja was moving to the center of the ice so that he could cover for Chelios, who was leaving. The problem was that the left wing on the play (Hudler, I believe) failed to do his part to fill in, leaving that wing open for Arnott to come in and rip a shot.

Meech is definitely an option, though he has the similar experience deficit that Helm and Abdelkader have. You’re right, though, he showed a lot of potential in February and couldn’t be a bad choice were it not for the fact he’s not very physical.

Not sure about Downey. If he had any offensive potential, I’m sure it would have shown itself more this season. As it is, he just had that one great pass he broke out on January 2nd.

]]> By: Alex http://onthewingsblog.com/2008/04/15/game-3-wings-3-predators-5/#comment-57147 Alex Tue, 15 Apr 2008 19:30:51 +0000 http://onthewingsblog.com/?p=2158#comment-57147 I'm sort of with you on the GWG Matt. My immediate reaction was "Freakin Lilja!" but watching the replays it's clear that Hasek should've made the save, and the line change shouldn't have happened. But that being said, what was wrong with Lilja? He got caught watching his teammates making a change, and was even skating towards them. That's a brain freeze that in my opinion is just inexcusable. In the playoffs you have to be aware of your surroundings at all times, and Lilja wasn't last night on that play. He also had the bad play which lead to a goal in game 2. Personally, If I were Babcock I'd put in Derek Meech. The kid showed all kinds of potential when we lost the top 4, and I think he could bring something to that third pairing that would be needed: speed. He's also much more responsible defensively than Lebda. I'd also love to see Hartigan benched though. Sure the guy has an assist, but he's shown time and time again that he'll take a stupid penalty at the wrong time. I'm not sure who to put in between Abdelkader and Downey though. As you said, Abdelkader has no expereince at this level of play, though he could provide an offensive spark if does play well. Downey is more physical, and can take care of Tootoo if needed. I think I would go with Downey, just for the grit he brings. And you never know, no one though a man named Darren McCarty had any offensive ability, and he's scored some huge goals for the Red Wings. Maybe the playoffs will be when Aaron Downey turn into a prolific goal scorer! I’m sort of with you on the GWG Matt. My immediate reaction was “Freakin Lilja!” but watching the replays it’s clear that Hasek should’ve made the save, and the line change shouldn’t have happened.

But that being said, what was wrong with Lilja? He got caught watching his teammates making a change, and was even skating towards them. That’s a brain freeze that in my opinion is just inexcusable. In the playoffs you have to be aware of your surroundings at all times, and Lilja wasn’t last night on that play. He also had the bad play which lead to a goal in game 2.

Personally, If I were Babcock I’d put in Derek Meech. The kid showed all kinds of potential when we lost the top 4, and I think he could bring something to that third pairing that would be needed: speed. He’s also much more responsible defensively than Lebda.

I’d also love to see Hartigan benched though. Sure the guy has an assist, but he’s shown time and time again that he’ll take a stupid penalty at the wrong time. I’m not sure who to put in between Abdelkader and Downey though. As you said, Abdelkader has no expereince at this level of play, though he could provide an offensive spark if does play well. Downey is more physical, and can take care of Tootoo if needed.

I think I would go with Downey, just for the grit he brings. And you never know, no one though a man named Darren McCarty had any offensive ability, and he’s scored some huge goals for the Red Wings. Maybe the playoffs will be when Aaron Downey turn into a prolific goal scorer!

]]> By: Ian http://onthewingsblog.com/2008/04/15/game-3-wings-3-predators-5/#comment-57146 Ian Tue, 15 Apr 2008 18:36:00 +0000 http://onthewingsblog.com/?p=2158#comment-57146 The most frustrating thing to me about the whole situation is a chronic problem: the Red Wings play cocky when they are up, and don't know HOW to hold out. Holding out does not mean playing like you're on a penalty kill for the last 7 minutes of the game. They made nearly no attempts to get something going, instead choosing to just rely on tying it up in the defensive zone. With the way the playoffs are, and the way Dom is, that is a stupid, stupid strategy. They should remain just as aggressive when they're up as when they're down or tied. Especially seeing as how Dom seems to do better on chances on the rush than chances off the setup. The most frustrating thing to me about the whole situation is a chronic problem: the Red Wings play cocky when they are up, and don’t know HOW to hold out. Holding out does not mean playing like you’re on a penalty kill for the last 7 minutes of the game. They made nearly no attempts to get something going, instead choosing to just rely on tying it up in the defensive zone. With the way the playoffs are, and the way Dom is, that is a stupid, stupid strategy. They should remain just as aggressive when they’re up as when they’re down or tied. Especially seeing as how Dom seems to do better on chances on the rush than chances off the setup.

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