Comments on: Osgood Visibly Hurting in Game 4

By: John W.

John W. — Fri, 24 Apr 2009 15:32:35 +0000

Good news is Chicago/Calgary got 2 days off between Games 4 and 5, so that series can’t possibly end until Monday in Calgary. I’d have to think the Wings won’t start until probably Thursday, unless Chi/Cal goes 7, then even later…

By: Matt Saler

Matt Saler — Fri, 24 Apr 2009 14:04:07 +0000

Hank was the forward of choice to go out against Nash, who played 21:31, so his ice time isn't all that surprising on the surface. Nash did get out against the fourth and third lines a few shifts, though, so Hank shouldn't quite match him. Also, he's apparently got a "tight groin," or so said Mickey Redmond, so you'd think he'd be getting less ice time. Not going to argue with the results though!

I think Datsyuk's fine. I'm more concerned about Osgood, but maybe they'll get a long rest if Philly keeps fighting to stay alive, or Chicago/Calgary goes long.

By: John W.

John W. — Fri, 24 Apr 2009 04:19:26 +0000

Hey Pete, no Pav didn’t get hurt, Hossa, on the same line as Pav, also played 16mins, Hank musta been doing some serious double shifting I guess. It does seem weird that Hank would have played 6 mins more than those guys though, unless it’s an error…

By: Pete K

Pete K — Fri, 24 Apr 2009 03:17:25 +0000

Did Datsyuk get hurt at some point? ESPN says he only played 16 minutes (compared to 22 for Hank) but that can’t be right, unless I missed something.

By: John W.

John W. — Fri, 24 Apr 2009 02:26:58 +0000

Me thinks Ozzie got a shot between periods. A week to heal up is just what the doctor ordered.