[Game Thread] Wings vs. Canucks

by Christy on Dec 4, 2008 2:00 PM CST in Game Threads

The Detroit Red Wings (16-4-4) continue their home stand tonight with their third game this season against the Vancouver Canucks (14-9-2). The last time these two teams played (Nov. 24), Vancouver beat Detroit 3-2 in overtime. Both of the two games between these teams this season have gone into overtime with Vancouver coming away with the wins.

Tomas Holmstrom is a maybe for tonight's game according to Bruce MacLeod. Ty Conklin will probably be in net if head coach Mike Babcock continues to alternate the two goaltenders.

Vancouver is still without the services of star goaltender Roberto Luongo and one of their back-ups (Sanford) may also be out with back spasms leaving the Canucks with Cory Schneider to likely tend the net tonight.

I will be at the game, but please feel free to leave your thoughts on the action and I'll be sure to respond to it by the time I get back home. The game starts at 7:30pm and will be shown on FSN Detroit. Go Wings!

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1 shot, 1 goal

Very nice. :(

by auxlepli on Dec 4, 2008 6:43 PM CST reply actions

Yeah...

That’s not how I want to see the Wings start their games. Man.

by Christy on Dec 4, 2008 10:13 PM CST up reply actions

Third time

That’s the third time in as many games for Red Wings opponents.

by auxlepli on Dec 4, 2008 6:45 PM CST reply actions

Just ridiculous.

by Christy on Dec 4, 2008 10:13 PM CST up reply actions

tie game

mr. hudler again

Lets Go Silver n Black!!

by TuLoRocks2008 on Dec 4, 2008 6:47 PM CST reply actions

Huds has been on fire lately!

by Christy on Dec 4, 2008 10:13 PM CST up reply actions

Hudler again wow he has been hottt

2-1 wings

Lets Go Silver n Black!!

by TuLoRocks2008 on Dec 4, 2008 6:56 PM CST reply actions

Confidence.

When a Red Wing gets some confidence, he’s golden.

by Christy on Dec 4, 2008 10:14 PM CST up reply actions

Woo Hoo

Wooo Hooodler

by auxlepli on Dec 4, 2008 6:59 PM CST reply actions

Blown lead ...

…. again. What is up with the Wings’ D this year? It’s woeful compared to last year. Wing don’t seem near as dominant as they did last year either. At least they’re not playing that way much this year. Hope they figure out how soon.

by auxlepli on Dec 4, 2008 7:45 PM CST reply actions

Yeah.

I wonder if it has to do with the change in assistant coaches since Todd McClellan, who is now coaching the top-ranked Western Conference team (Sharks), handled a lot of the defense…

by Christy on Dec 4, 2008 10:14 PM CST up reply actions

Yeah, I wonder that too. Hopefully it’s not though. I’d like to say it’s lack of focus. It’s probably easier fixing a focus problem as opposed to changing a coach mid-season.

by auxlepli on Dec 5, 2008 6:52 PM CST up reply actions

Oh definitely.

Plus, the new assistant coach had to jump right in and work with a team that really didn’t change (on the defensive end) and adjust to how they play and what works/doesn’t work for this team. While we have the luxury of having great offense to help carry our team, let’s just hope they get this all sorted out at least a month before the playoffs.

by Christy on Dec 7, 2008 10:54 AM CST up reply actions

Kudos

Kudos to the Wings for coming out strong for the third and ultimately the win. Still, their three-goal lead evaporated. The Wings defense is still MIA.

by auxlepli on Dec 4, 2008 9:06 PM CST reply actions