I've been pretty quiet of late borne of a mixture of frustration, annoyance and sadness. Is the season over? Are the Red Wings really that much worse than the Sharks?
I can't seem to shake this unpleasant nagging feeling that this series is mirroring one against the then Mighty Ducks seven years ago. We outplay our opponents for significant parts of a game, get a few rough calls and some unfriendly reffing and find ourselves inexplicably bereft of even a single victory.
So it's gonna be difficult to win it from here, but I'd love to at least see Detroit avoid a sweep. There's nothing more embarrassing, regardless of the closeness of the games, quality of officiating nor the quality of opponent, than a sweep. It's embarrassing and tough to forget.
Further to this, you have to keep in mind a few of our veterans. It's not out of the realm of possibility that Kris Draper and Nicklas Lidstrom might not be back next season and to go out on four straight losses is not a deserving send-off for these champion Red Wings.
So anyway, let's just get a damn win tonight and worry about the other three later. Please! Go Wings!!
Even though no one seems to remember that Chris Osgood has won 2 Stanley Cups for Detroit. I personally think Babcock should of let Ozzie play in net for game 3. I know he was not at the top of his game but he would of gave it his all if given the chance he does better under pressure. The crowd would of been more into the game too. I think it will be a sweep and can not bear to watch Game 4 unless Ozzie is in goal. Go Wings!!!
ReplyDeleteSweep? Never heard of it!
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