GDT: Wings vs. Penguins [Game #1]
by Christy on May 24, 2008 11:00 AM CDT
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Later today, the Detroit Red Wings will take on the Pittsburgh Penguins in Game #1 of the Stanley Cup Finals. Neither team has gone behind in any of their first three series so tonight will be a first time for one of these two squads.
Power forward Johan Franzen will not be in the line-up for the Wings tonight as he has not been cleared to play yet. He missed four games in the Western Conference Finals due to concussion-like symptoms (headaches). The headaches have gone away and Franzen has practiced with the team, but has avoided contact drills. He will see the doctor at some point today and will hopefully be cleared to partake in more physical play. The Wings are hoping he will play in the Finals, but he will not be in for Game #1.
Chris Osgood will get the start in net tonight for Detroit.
Both Chris Chelios (Detroit) and Gary Roberts (Pittsburgh) are healthy scratches for tonight's game despite their veteran presence in the line-up.
The game starts at 8pm and will be shown on Versus. I will be at the game and unable to visit this thread during the game, but feel free to leave a comment anyways. Go Wings!
If you want to see what the other side is saying, please visit another SBN blog, PensBurgh.
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That was terrible
That last call (claiming that Homer was interfering was UTTER BULLSHIT) ... ugh… just had to get that off my chest…
by Tigsfan on May 24, 2008 7:49 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Its Too bad...
MORE PEOPLE SHOULD BE WRITING ON THIS THREADDDDDDDDDD….
by Tigsfan on May 24, 2008 8:07 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I'd say the Tigers have it locked up...
so now full focus on hockey!
by LosTigres on May 24, 2008 8:33 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
and the Pens get a penalty!
Let’s get another one.
by LosTigres on May 24, 2008 8:37 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Game two question
If Franzen comes back who goes out? Helm? Drake? McCarty?
by EricV on May 24, 2008 9:34 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
McCarty
Personal opinion… he’s struggled of late…(despite how much the fans want him in)... the team needs franzen… it doesn’t need McCarty
by Tigsfan on May 25, 2008 12:27 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
McCarty
Drake isn’t going anywhere. He had an assist and a goal in Game #6 against Dallas. He hits. He will be in the line-up.
I say it’s a toss up between Helm’s speed and McCarty’s veteran experience. I’m going to have to go with Helm staying in the line-up because he wins face offs.
by Christy on May 25, 2008 2:11 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
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