Comments on: Game 4: Wings 2, Predators 3

By: Filppula returns; top two pairings adjusted at On the Wings

Filppula returns; top two pairings adjusted at On the Wings — Wed, 07 May 2008 16:29:30 +0000

[...] not a fan of that idea. It didn’t work so well in the first round, if you recall. It’s certainly an odd decision going in to Game 1, as the Wings have home ice advantage and [...]

By: Game 6: @ Nashville, 3:00 ET at On the Wings

Game 6: @ Nashville, 3:00 ET at On the Wings — Sun, 20 Apr 2008 14:52:31 +0000

[...] This afternoon is the sixth game of the Western Conference Quartefinal series between the Detroit Red Wings and the Nashville Predators. The Wings lead the series 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). [...]

By: Game 5: vs. Nashville, 7:30 ET at On the Wings

Game 5: vs. Nashville, 7:30 ET at On the Wings — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 12:43:20 +0000

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By: Ron Landrus

Ron Landrus — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 00:39:29 +0000

It was pretty frustrating to watch, has to be horrible for the players. Would it not be easier just to drop the puck and move on. Who exactly is worried about a fair drop?
It subtracts from the game more than it adds excitement, seriously.

By: Matt Saler

Matt Saler — Thu, 17 Apr 2008 20:44:14 +0000

Forechecker,

Yeah, that hit was pretty spectacular, though it looked like Kronwall didn’t get all he wanted on it to be honest. I’m glad he didn’t get any elbow in there. I don’t want him getting a reputation for bad hits.

jordank13,

When I saw McCreary on the ice I knew we were in for a bad night.

That’s about what my fiance said…

By: jordank13

jordank13 — Thu, 17 Apr 2008 20:08:04 +0000

Yeah seriously!!! The faceoffs were ridiculous last night!?! When I saw McCreary on the ice I knew we were in for a bad night. Not an excuse for the loss by any stretch, but come on now…

By: The Forechecker

The Forechecker — Thu, 17 Apr 2008 20:07:04 +0000

Matt; no prob, I didn’t mean to imply that you saw bias there. It was just annoying see all those aborted faceoff attempts!

Kudos to Kronwall for making a vicious, but clean hit on Dumont (I believe) last night. He caught Dumont with his head down at the blue line and just drove his shoulder right through him. That’s what I like to see…

By: Matt Saler

Matt Saler — Thu, 17 Apr 2008 17:18:55 +0000

Forechecker,

Yes, it was happening to both teams. I didn’t mean to imply it was strictly the Wings getting thrown out. I couldn’t believe faceoff veterans like Kris Draper and Jason Arnott kept getting the boot.

Ian,

Last year, the Flames took Game 3 with some help from the officials and at that point, it looked like the Wings were letting the series slip away. They then lost Game 4 with a performance similar to last night’s.

So, there are similarities, but this is a whole new budding nightmare.

By: Ian

Ian — Thu, 17 Apr 2008 17:01:09 +0000

I remember we were in this exact situation a year ago, but I don’t really remember the tones of games 3 and 4… I remember the Wings came back with strong games 5 and 6 though. How similar is this?

By: The Forechecker

The Forechecker — Thu, 17 Apr 2008 16:33:49 +0000

Those faceoffs were strange, I was at the game and noticed that it seemed like someone was getting thrown out just about every time, and it wasn’t just one team, it was both.

In addition, I’ve posted a detailed analysis of the faceoff battle over at my blog. Simply put, Detroit is owning draws in their own end, and Datsyuk & Draper in particular are dominating.

http://forechecker.blogspot.com/2008/04/nashville-detroit-deep-inside-faceoff.html