[Game Thread] Avalanche vs. Red Wings
The Red Wings come off their strong 5-2 win over the Los Angeles Kings with the very hot Colorado Avalanche. Joe Hass will be live blogging...follow along below!
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For The Avalanche...
Colorado has been on fire early…5-1-0 with Craig Anderson in net, with a sparkling 1.99 GPA. It’s been a great season for them, with Matt Duchene and Ryan O’Reilly both jumping out in their rookie seasons with the Avs.
by joehass on Oct 17, 2009 6:06 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
For the Red Wings...
…after receiving a smackdown against the Sabres, they gave one to the Kings in a dominant 5-2 victory. The most impressive stat: Detroit killed off all 5 penalties.
by joehass on Oct 17, 2009 6:08 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
The Puck's Dropped!
Stephen Walkom and Dan O’Rourke with the orange bands
by joehass on Oct 17, 2009 6:09 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Adam Foote down...
With a shot to the face from Lidstrom.
by joehass on Oct 17, 2009 6:11 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Foote skates off under his own power
Good to see
by joehass on Oct 17, 2009 6:12 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Scratches
Red Wings: Datsuyk, Meech, Eaves
Avalanche: Liles, Hensick, Stewart
by joehass on Oct 17, 2009 6:12 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Lots of back and forth...
…but the Red Wings are starting to press. Rafalski with a one-timer with a broken stick.
by joehass on Oct 17, 2009 6:13 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
DET GOAL: Abdelkater (1) (Helm) 3:25
Helm’s drive to the net puts the puck right on Justin’s stick, and he nets his first NHL regular season goal.
by joehass on Oct 17, 2009 6:15 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Meanwhile, Brett Clark is down...
…but he skates off under his own power.
by joehass on Oct 17, 2009 6:15 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Wolski with a quick shot...
…and Osgood makes a good glove save.
by joehass on Oct 17, 2009 6:17 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Wings are looking quite strong...
…Williams tried to set up Filppula
by joehass on Oct 17, 2009 6:20 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
12:39 TV Timeout
Shots: Colorado 2, Detroit 5
Hits: Colorado 4, Detroit 4
Faceoffs: Colorado 1, Detroit 6
by joehass on Oct 17, 2009 6:20 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
The Red Wings doing a fine job tonight...
…carrying over from Thursday’s strong performance.
by joehass on Oct 17, 2009 6:24 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Koci and Abdelkader exchange pushes...
…and the darn linesman stops it before it starts. Mickey is not happy with the linesman for that!
by joehass on Oct 17, 2009 6:27 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
8:24: TV Timeout
Shots: Colorado 2, Detroit 7
Hits: Colorado 6, Detroit 5
Faceoffs: Colorado 1, Detroit 8
by joehass on Oct 17, 2009 6:27 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
They're showing the Stasney family...
And I miss the old Nords. BRING BACK THE FLEUR-DE-LYS!
by joehass on Oct 17, 2009 6:29 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
DET PENALTY: Bertuzzi (2-High Sticking) 12:28
Colorado PP Season: 10/30 (33%, 4th)
Detroit PK Season: 19/26 (73%, 22nd)
by joehass on Oct 17, 2009 6:30 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Bertuzzi was trying to get the puck...
…but missed it and hit an Avs player.
by joehass on Oct 17, 2009 6:30 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Zetterberg and Cleary almost had a two-on-one shorthanded...
…but the Avs get an extra man back to stop it.
by joehass on Oct 17, 2009 6:31 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Hannan with a shot...
… that Osgood closes up the pads to block it.
by joehass on Oct 17, 2009 6:32 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
5:18 TV Timeout
Shots: Colorado 5, Detroit 8
Hits: Colorado 7, Detroit 8
Faceoffs: Colorado 2, Detroit 9
by joehass on Oct 17, 2009 6:33 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
More end-to-end action...
…good to see the Wings are still solid on the penalty kill, keeping it up from last night.
by joehass on Oct 17, 2009 6:37 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Heyduk with a shot...
…goes just north of the post.
by joehass on Oct 17, 2009 6:37 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
McLeod and May will go!
May’s got a few good shots in! McLeod trying to get haymakers and connecting…McLeod get a strong left, and May’s cut, so they’ll stop
by joehass on Oct 17, 2009 6:39 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Penalties at 17:24
DET: May (5-Fighting)
COL: McLeod (5-Fighting)
by joehass on Oct 17, 2009 6:40 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
The Avs are keeping it on their side of the ice...
…but aren’t pressing much at all to get shots.
by joehass on Oct 17, 2009 6:41 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Zetterberg jams away at Anderson...
…but can’t put it in.
by joehass on Oct 17, 2009 6:42 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
COL PENALTY: Hendricks (2-Hooking) 19:20
Detroit PP Season: 8/28 (29%, 5th)
Colorado PK Season: 26/30 (87%, 7th)
by joehass on Oct 17, 2009 6:42 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Puck was loose...
…skips right over Leino, who had a great chance but couldn’t get the puck on his stick.
by joehass on Oct 17, 2009 6:43 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
End of Period 1
The Wings look very nice in this period. Good job by the Wings overall…let’s see if they can keep it up in the second.
by joehass on Oct 17, 2009 6:44 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
First Period Stats
Shots: Colorado 5, Detroit 12
Hits: Colorado 9, Detroit 8
Faceoffs: Colorado 4, Detroit 12
Penalties: Colorado 2/7, Detroit 2/7
Power Play: Colorado 0/1, Detroit 0/1
by joehass on Oct 17, 2009 6:45 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Start of Period 2
The Red Wings power play will continue as we start the period.
by joehass on Oct 17, 2009 7:01 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Holmstrom has a great chance...
…but Kyle Quincey makes a better block to stone him.
by joehass on Oct 17, 2009 7:02 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
DET GOAL: Bertuzzi (1) (Zetterberg, Cleary) PP 1:14
Foote was too cute for his own good, and Bertuzzi gets on the score sheet!
by joehass on Oct 17, 2009 7:04 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Maltby hits the crossbar!
Shot from the blueliner…
by joehass on Oct 17, 2009 7:04 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Wings are hot and pressing!
Ryan Wilson tries to lay a hit, and he takes the worst of it
by joehass on Oct 17, 2009 7:05 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Helm tries to pass to the middle...
…but too much Avs traffic. Wings are really tightening the thumbscrews.
by joehass on Oct 17, 2009 7:07 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Filppula skates in with two Red Wings...
…but can’t get a clean shot.
by joehass on Oct 17, 2009 7:09 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Hey Everyone
Hope everyone had a good offseason.
I’m watching on a slight delay. (Bertuzzi just scored).
Go Wings.
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by WpgMikos on Oct 17, 2009 7:11 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
13:35 TV Timeout
Shots: Colorado 9, Detroit 20
Hits: Colorado 14, Detroit 8
Faceoffs: Colorado 7, Detroit 14
by joehass on Oct 17, 2009 7:11 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
DET PENALTY: Maltby (2-Cross Checking) 6:46
Colorado PP Tonight: 0/1, 1 shot
by joehass on Oct 17, 2009 7:12 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Quincey's blueliner...
…off Osgood and it dribbles harmlessly to his left.
by joehass on Oct 17, 2009 7:13 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Another very solid penalty kill for the Wings...
…looking very sharp!
by joehass on Oct 17, 2009 7:14 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Good PK by the WINGS
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by WpgMikos on Oct 17, 2009 7:14 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Ericsson has played a very good game so far.
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by WpgMikos on Oct 17, 2009 7:15 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I’ve been impressed with him over the past two nights.
by joehass on Oct 17, 2009 7:16 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
9:03 TV Timeout
Shots: Colorado 11, Detroit 21
Hits: Colorado 15, Detroit 9
Faceoffs: Colorado 7, Detroit 16
by joehass on Oct 17, 2009 7:18 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
There's nothing more worthless...
…than in mid-period player interview.
by joehass on Oct 17, 2009 7:18 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Osgood makes a great save...
…after Rafalski breaks his stick setting up a three-on-one!
by joehass on Oct 17, 2009 7:20 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Abdelkader stands up Wilson...
…pushes him against the board. Wings definitely in control.
by joehass on Oct 17, 2009 7:22 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Wings take their timeout...
…though off an icing, they can’t make any changes.
by joehass on Oct 17, 2009 7:23 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Lots of empty seats tonight....
Not like Phoenix on Thursday luckily.

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by WpgMikos on Oct 17, 2009 7:24 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
That’s not bad for an ECHL game.
They did demote them, right?
by joehass on Oct 17, 2009 7:26 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
They just showed a graphic of Steve Yzerman...
…and for some reason they chose the older Steve instead of the younger one.
by joehass on Oct 17, 2009 7:24 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Leino was *beautifully* set up!
But he couldn’t pull the trigger.
by joehass on Oct 17, 2009 7:25 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Wings are just flying.
Love the NRG tonight.
How did Leino miss that chance….
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by WpgMikos on Oct 17, 2009 7:25 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
BTW, where is everyone?
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by WpgMikos on Oct 17, 2009 7:28 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
COL PENALTY: Quincey (2-Hooking) 16:49
Detroit PP Tonight: 1/1, 2 shots
by joehass on Oct 17, 2009 7:28 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
16:49 TV Timeout
Shots: Colorado 12, Detroit 23
Hits: Colorado 19, Detroit 11
Faceoffs: Colorado 9, Detroit 18
by joehass on Oct 17, 2009 7:29 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Wings doing a lot of passing...
…not much shooting this power play.
by joehass on Oct 17, 2009 7:30 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
DET PENALTY: Bench (2-Too Many Men) 19:29
Colorado PP Tonight: 0/2, 2 shots
by joehass on Oct 17, 2009 7:32 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
End of Period 2
Tucker and Filppula discuss string theory briefly as the horn sounds.
by joehass on Oct 17, 2009 7:33 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Finally made it home
Wild day of running around just now got me in front of the computer/tv
by Casey Richey on Oct 17, 2009 7:34 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Ah now there are 3 at the party!!
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by WpgMikos on Oct 17, 2009 7:34 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
haha
wondered if Joe was talking to himself again or not.
by Casey Richey on Oct 17, 2009 7:35 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I joined late and am heading to a flick in a bit.
How was the summer?
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by WpgMikos on Oct 17, 2009 7:36 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
what movie?
And summer was decent. lot of “oh crap, where’s the offense gonna come from” but other than that relatively calm…
by Casey Richey on Oct 17, 2009 7:38 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Thanks again for the review.
Couples Retreat & Law Abiding Citizen
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by WpgMikos on Oct 17, 2009 7:45 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Second Period Stats
Shots: Colorado 5-8=13, Detroit 12-11=23
Hits: Colorado 9-11=20, Detroit 8-3=11
Faceoffs: Colorado 4-5=9, Detroit 12-8=20
Penalties: Colorado 2/7-1/2=3/9, Detroit 2/7-2/4=4/11
Power Play: Colorado 0/1-0/2=0/3, Detroit 0/1-1/1=1/2
by joehass on Oct 17, 2009 7:36 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Hey Joe
anyway you could get the recap?
by Casey Richey on Oct 17, 2009 7:36 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Big Bert scored?
nice goal or clean up work?
by Casey Richey on Oct 17, 2009 7:40 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
He was tied up with Foote, and Foote just tried to be too fancy. The shot came in, and Bertuzzi was able to get his stick on it and finish it.
by joehass on Oct 17, 2009 7:44 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
ah okay
I’ve been too busy beign pissed off that my Hokies are blowing it against Georgia Tech..
by Casey Richey on Oct 17, 2009 7:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
My co-blogger is slacking off...
…she’s not even watching the game!

by joehass on Oct 17, 2009 7:46 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Start of Period 3
Avs will continue on the power play
by joehass on Oct 17, 2009 7:50 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
how do Duchene and O'Reilly look?
Not that i want them to look good but I’ve heard good things.
by Casey Richey on Oct 17, 2009 7:52 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Avs pressing...
…but the Wings are holding them off nicely.
by joehass on Oct 17, 2009 7:51 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Clark gets a shot off...
…but Osgood with a great glove save.
by joehass on Oct 17, 2009 7:52 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Beautiful save by Andersoon
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by WpgMikos on Oct 17, 2009 7:55 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Zetterberg makes a great shot to the top corner...
…but Anderson stones him!
by joehass on Oct 17, 2009 7:56 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Stavos got his stick up in Williams face
Williams is cut…he’ll go off the ice.
by joehass on Oct 17, 2009 7:56 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
COL PENALTY: Svatos (4-High Sticking) 3:19
Detroit PP Tonight: 1/2, 2 shots
by joehass on Oct 17, 2009 7:57 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Zetterberg set up Holmstrom...
…but another outstanding save by Anderson. He’s keeping them in the game.
by joehass on Oct 17, 2009 7:58 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Wings are cooking up some biscuits...
…but can’t get ’em near the basket.
by joehass on Oct 17, 2009 7:59 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I'm outta here.
See you guys later.
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by WpgMikos on Oct 17, 2009 7:59 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Bertuzzi tries to set up Leino...
…can’t convert. Not a good night for Leino.
by joehass on Oct 17, 2009 8:00 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Well now that the Hokies have lost :(
I can watch the last period of this game.
by Casey Richey on Oct 17, 2009 8:01 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Great penalty kill by Anderson...
…Wings can’t convert it.
by joehass on Oct 17, 2009 8:01 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
12:27 TV Timeout
Shots: Colorado 20, Detroit 27
Hits: Colorado 23, Detroit 12
Faceoffs: Colorado 17, Detroit 21
by joehass on Oct 17, 2009 8:03 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Mickey just made a Billy Preston reference...
…oh, Mickey, thank God we love for you something other than your musical knowledge.
by joehass on Oct 17, 2009 8:04 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
COL GOAL: McLeod (2) (O'Reilly) 9:06
He puts it right through Osgood’s five hole. The lead’s down to one.
by joehass on Oct 17, 2009 8:06 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Lebda screened Osgood a little bit...
…McLeod still with a nice shot.
by joehass on Oct 17, 2009 8:07 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Cleary has Cumiskey on him like a cheap suit...
…to the right of Anderson.
by joehass on Oct 17, 2009 8:07 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Fixing the ice to the side of Anderson...
…brief delay there. Back to action.
by joehass on Oct 17, 2009 8:10 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
COL GOAL: Duchene (1) (Clark) 10:48
Puts a 40 footer past Osgood on the far side. We’re tied on his first career goal.
by joehass on Oct 17, 2009 8:11 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
8:05 TV Timeout
Shots: Colorado 22, Detroit 28
Hits: Colorado 24, Detroit 15
Faceoffs: Colorado 18, Detroit 25
by joehass on Oct 17, 2009 8:12 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Two goals in a couple minutes...
…drains the energy out of the crowd.
by joehass on Oct 17, 2009 8:13 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Quincey has a deflected shot...
…and the Wings are looking out-of-sorts.
by joehass on Oct 17, 2009 8:15 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Svatos takes advantage of a turnover...
…puts a shot wide.
by joehass on Oct 17, 2009 8:16 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
DET GOAL: Filppula (2) (Williams, Leino) (13:28)
He finds the puck with a wide open net! Wings take the lead back!
by joehass on Oct 17, 2009 8:17 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Now it's the Avs who are pressing...
…Wings can’t clear it…finally do.
by joehass on Oct 17, 2009 8:17 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Zetterberg surrounded by two Avs...
…finally gets it out. Nice play by him.
by joehass on Oct 17, 2009 8:18 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
3:06 TV Timeout
Shots: Colorado 24, Detroit 29
Hits: Colorado 25, Detroit 18
Faceoffs: Colorado 19, Detroit 28
by joehass on Oct 17, 2009 8:21 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Quincey with a two-hander...
…gets away with it.
by joehass on Oct 17, 2009 8:22 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
COL GOAL: McLeod 2 (2) (O'Reilly,Galiardi) 17:28
The Wings are caught on a line change, and no one could stop McLeod who easily puts it past Osgood.
by joehass on Oct 17, 2009 8:23 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Colorado takes their timeout...
…after they ice the puck.
by joehass on Oct 17, 2009 8:25 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Colorado has been outshot in every game this year...
…and they’re outshot tonight as well, 30-25.
by joehass on Oct 17, 2009 8:25 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Bertuzzi makes a fast shot...
…set up from Cleary, but puts it high into the net.
by joehass on Oct 17, 2009 8:26 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Filppula knocked down right in front of the net...
…no call.
by joehass on Oct 17, 2009 8:27 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
End of Period 3...
…we’ll play bonus hockey. Lousy period for the Wings.
by joehass on Oct 17, 2009 8:28 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Third Period Stats
Shots: Colorado 5-8-13=26, Detroit 12-11-7=30
Hits: Colorado 9-11-5=25, Detroit 8-3-8=19
Faceoffs: Colorado 4-5-12=21, Detroit 12-8-11=31
Penalties: Colorado 2/7-1/2-1/4=4/13, Detroit 2/7-2/4-0/0=4/11
Power Play: Colorado 0/1-0/2-0/0=0/3, Detroit 0/1-1/1-0/1=1/3
by joehass on Oct 17, 2009 8:30 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Start of Overtime...
…let’s see if the Wings can avoid the shootout.
by joehass on Oct 17, 2009 8:30 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Duchene has Stuart on him...
…can’t get the shot off. But he steals the puck back…
by joehass on Oct 17, 2009 8:30 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Duchene with a shot...
…Osgood with the toe save! Nice job!
by joehass on Oct 17, 2009 8:31 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
The ice is tilted toward Chris Osgood...
…Avs are hot.
by joehass on Oct 17, 2009 8:31 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Hejduk takes it from Williams
But can’t get the shot off.
by joehass on Oct 17, 2009 8:32 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Hannan knocks down Zetterberg by the boards...
…no call.
by joehass on Oct 17, 2009 8:33 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Helm has Draper...
…but they go offside. Sloppy play by the Wings.
by joehass on Oct 17, 2009 8:33 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Both teams look like they want the shootout...
…playing defensive.
by joehass on Oct 17, 2009 8:34 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Zetterberg tries to center...
…but a Wing is tied up and can’t get his stick down.
by joehass on Oct 17, 2009 8:35 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
End of Overtime...
…so we’ll play the skills competition.
by joehass on Oct 17, 2009 8:36 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Overtime Stats
Shots: Colorado 5-8-13-2=28, Detroit 12-11-7-0=30
Hits: Colorado 9-11-5-1=26, Detroit 8-3-8-1=20
Faceoffs: Colorado 4-5-12-2=23, Detroit 12-8-11-1=32
Penalties: Colorado 2/7-1/2-1/4-0/0=4/13, Detroit 2/7-2/4-0/0-0/0=4/11
Power Play: Colorado 0/1-0/2-0/0-0/0=0/3, Detroit 0/1-1/1-0/1-0/0=1/3
by joehass on Oct 17, 2009 8:37 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Shooters
COL: Statvos, Hejduk, Duchene
DET: Williams, Zetterberg, Leino
by joehass on Oct 17, 2009 8:39 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
COL GOAL: Stavos
A fast backhander goes past Osgood on his right side: 1-1.
by joehass on Oct 17, 2009 8:40 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
DET NO GOAL: Zetterberg
He goes right onto the left blocker of Anderson.
by joehass on Oct 17, 2009 8:40 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
COL GOAL: Hejudk
Again with a simple backhand, and Osgood was going the wrong way: 2-1.
by joehass on Oct 17, 2009 8:41 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
DET NO GOAL: Leino
Leino with a very weak backhand, and that does it. A lousy shot by Leino caps off a lousy game for him.
by joehass on Oct 17, 2009 8:41 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
What a disappointing night...
…Wings blow a 2-0 lead at home. They get one point, but they will not like it. Off to write the recap. Thanks for following along, everyone!
by joehass on Oct 17, 2009 8:42 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
What is going on?
Can’t believe I leave for a period and they lose the game.
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by WpgMikos on Oct 18, 2009 12:23 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs

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