[Game Thread] Wings @ Oilers
by Casey Richey on Oct 29, 2009 6:45 PM CDT
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PrintDetroit Red Wings at Edmonton Oilers, Oct 29, 2009 8:30 PM CDT
Detroit comes off a much needed win over the Canucks, scoring five times on one of the league's elite goalies Roberto Luongo. They'll need some more of that type of offensive production again tonight against the Oilers. Nikolai Khabibulin will likely start for the Oilers and Jimmy Howard will start in net for Detroit, coming off his first win of the season in relief effort of Chris Osgood. The top line of Dustin Penner, Sam Gagner, and Ales Hemsky has been good for the Oilers and could make things hard on Detroit if the wrong lines are out there against them.
For my statistical preview of the Oilers from yesterday, click here or simply scroll down.
What to look for: Look for Tomas Holmstrom and Pavel Datsyuk to try and continue on their recent success tonight. Valtteri Filppula is another guy to watch that could get some good offensive chances--passing and shooting--against this Oilers team that allows a good chunk of shots.
Puck drops at 9:30 PM ET and will air on FS-D and TSN. As always, GO WINGS!
Oilers SB Nation member: The Copper & Blue. Derek Zona of The Copper & Blue had this interesting bit on the Oilers:
The Oiler flu has struck. At least 13 players have now been affected by some version of the flu, including H1N1 carrier Ladislav Smid.
Some have played through it - Dustin Penner, Smid, Tom Gilbert - others have either left games or been a scratch - Ales Hemsky, Gilbert Brule, Mike Comrie, Lubomir Visnovsky. Combined with concussions for Sheldon Souray and Steve Staios and a lingering back problem for Fernando Pisani, the Oilers are suffering at this point. Their red-hot start has ground to a halt with the onset of the flu. If Visnovsky is unable to go tonight, the Oilers will have Jason Strudwick, Taylor Chorney, and Theo Peckham in the lineup. It could get ugly.
Complete game coverage here: Red Wings vs Oilers coverage
Edmonton Oilers: 6-5-1 13 pts
Key wins: 6-4 over Columbus, 2-1 over Vancouver
New note on the table, the NHL Rank will now feature a indicator if the ranking given for that team is above or below Detroit's ranking. A=Above, B=Below the ranking that Detroit is currently at.
| Category | Stat | NHL Rank
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Leading... | Stat | Player |
| Goals per game | 3.08 | 15th (1A) | Scorer (Points) | 15 (8 G, 7 A) | Dustin Penner |
| Goals Against per game | 2.92 | 16th (9A) | +/- | +8 | Dustin Penner |
| Power Play | 19.2% | 17th (7B) | Hits | 45 | Jean-Francois Jacques |
| Penalty Kill | 77.8% | 18th (7A) | PIM | 30 | Zack Storntini |
| Shots per game | 25.1 | 28th (23B) | Shots | 36 | Patrick O'Sullivan |
| Shots against per game | 33.3 | 28th (16B) | Blocked Shots | 22 | Ladislav Smid |
| Faceoff percentage | 48.4% | 22nd (7B) | Faceoffs | 52.1% | Shawn Horcoff |
| PIM per game | 14.6 | 18th (15B) | Wins | 5 | Nikolai Khabibulin |
| PP drawn | 52 | 6th (12A) | GAA | 3.07 | Nikolai Khabibulin |
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Lets Go Red Wings!
"Clogging up the bases isn't that great to me." -Dusty Baker on OBP
Go Wings!
continue momentum
we seem to have gotten over that HURDLE
thanks for a great season Rockies!
LETS GO WINGS!
Drinking Game
I propose everyone takes a drink every time “Swine flu” or “H1N1” is mentioned.
Have someone wake you up at the end of the third and take you to the hospital.
by Michael Petrella on Oct 29, 2009 8:34 PM CDT reply actions
Keating...
Man, he was careful to say “flu” and not “swine flu.” But, that woulda been it…
by Michael Petrella on Oct 29, 2009 8:43 PM CDT up reply actions
42 > 30
Advantage Howard. Somehow. What garbage our goaltending situation is.
by Michael Petrella on Oct 29, 2009 8:43 PM CDT reply actions
Aw
The kids are annoyed.
Look at this doofus in the box for no damn reason.
by Michael Petrella on Oct 29, 2009 8:46 PM CDT reply actions
Man, they are touchy...
They like the after-whistle stuff, eh?
by Michael Petrella on Oct 29, 2009 8:51 PM CDT reply actions
Agree
No argument here. No organization. Todd Bertuzzi looked particularly bad on that almost-but-not-quite-carry in.
by Michael Petrella on Oct 29, 2009 8:55 PM CDT up reply actions
Darren Helm...
That kid is a goddamn spark plug. I have no idea how he’s always the first one to the puck ALWAYS.
by Michael Petrella on Oct 29, 2009 8:53 PM CDT reply actions
But hey...
At least we’ve gone more than 7 minutes without being down a two-hole.
by Michael Petrella on Oct 29, 2009 8:56 PM CDT reply actions
Notice...
He wasn’t given the hook like Ozzie. Worth noting, I suppose…
by Michael Petrella on Oct 29, 2009 8:59 PM CDT up reply actions
Ozzie's goals
were particularly egregious. As soft as it gets. At least by being way out of position Howard looks less culpable.
100% Agreed
Absolutely. Just felt like it was worth noting. HA
by Michael Petrella on Oct 29, 2009 9:03 PM CDT up reply actions
I am relieved...
every time Howard makes a save. Although honestly, it is good for him to get some work early.
BOTH GOALS
He’s been out for a swim nowhere near the shooter.
by Michael Petrella on Oct 29, 2009 8:58 PM CDT up reply actions
Maybe the new drinking game
should be every time Edmonton scores. The pace has been set high right now.
Hey, ya know who should be on the penalty kill?
The guy with the worst +/- on the team. That should work out, right?
by Michael Petrella on Oct 29, 2009 9:04 PM CDT reply actions
Look, it shouldn't be 3-0 already...
But that was a beautiful shot.
by Michael Petrella on Oct 29, 2009 9:04 PM CDT reply actions
Yessir
Vehemently out of position.
But even in practice with an empty net, that was a hell of a shot. HA
by Michael Petrella on Oct 29, 2009 9:07 PM CDT up reply actions
wow we are looking great tonight...
we seem to have gotten over that HURDLE
thanks for a great season Rockies!
LETS GO WINGS!
Aside from the opening goal
thought the Wings looked good. Until goals 2 + 3. hehe. Well at least the Yankees/Phillies game is close.
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of course as soon as I say that
Matsui hits a homer. Damn. Hate the Yanks.
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er-ics*son (n)
Noun, of Swedish origin.
1) 6 foot 5 of suck.
2) 100+ mph shot that goes unused.
Partial Synonyms: Meech, Lebda
Antonyms: Lidstrom
by Michael Petrella on Oct 29, 2009 9:14 PM CDT reply actions
"Couldn't get through the blue sweaters."
It’s hard to get through anything when you’re having a hard time standing upright and spinning like a damn dreidel, Todd.
by Michael Petrella on Oct 29, 2009 9:17 PM CDT reply actions
It really is
I said this nine times this season, but… If I’m Ken Holland, I’m on the horn right now with anyone who will listen to trade offers.
by Michael Petrella on Oct 29, 2009 9:38 PM CDT up reply actions
Sometimes you've just gotta admit
That the soldiers you’ve gone to war with are inept, retarded, blind, or otherwise unable to get the job done. Thankfully, unlike France, we can do something about it in the NHL.
by Michael Petrella on Oct 29, 2009 9:45 PM CDT up reply actions
My fiancee, who is a hockey fan in her own right
just said “THEY NEED TO INVEST IN A GOALIE.”
To which I said, “One could call what they’ve done with Howard ‘investing’.”
“Well, then they need to cut their losses.”
This is why I’m marrying her.
by Michael Petrella on Oct 29, 2009 9:36 PM CDT reply actions
First NHL Goal
For the man that holds the record for most post-season goals without a regular season goal. Way to go, Darren.
by Michael Petrella on Oct 29, 2009 9:43 PM CDT reply actions
POLL REMINDER
The poll I put up last week asking Winging it in Motown readers who they thought would be the final Red Wing to be penalized is down to two options.
DARREN HELM (15% of responders)
PATRICK EAVES (25% of responders)
Take your picks because we might have an answer tonight…
by Michael Petrella on Oct 29, 2009 9:44 PM CDT reply actions
Need a big kill on this PK.
What a save. And then what a goal. Brutal
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GET THEM OUT OF THE CREASE
What the f*$k, boys?
by Michael Petrella on Oct 29, 2009 9:49 PM CDT reply actions
SNARK ALERT!
It’s a good thing the Red Wings signed Todd Bertuzzi and Brad May for their “grit and toughness.” Boy, oh, boy, what difference makers they’ve been.
by Michael Petrella on Oct 29, 2009 9:52 PM CDT reply actions
Great
The best player on the team in the room…
by Michael Petrella on Oct 29, 2009 9:54 PM CDT reply actions
Things are going well I see.
It's never about the eventual destination, but rather the long journey and its challenging obstacles that are presented and what it takes to overcome them, that makes the taste of success all the more worthwhile!!!
Wonder what the refs had to look at?
It was off an Oiler. Odd.
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The game is on TSN and it’s in Canada. Need I explain more? The Hawks know all too well the types of shenanighans that go on when TSN broadcasts game. The officiating tends to be tilted towards one side.
It's never about the eventual destination, but rather the long journey and its challenging obstacles that are presented and what it takes to overcome them, that makes the taste of success all the more worthwhile!!!
Tradeable Players (just sayin'...)
1. Jimmy Howard – although I imagine he’s as useless to every other team in the NHL as he is to the Red Wings.
2. Niklas Kronwall
3. Brett Lebda
4. Derek Meech
5. Valtteri Filppula – let’s hope it doesn’t come to that
6. Ville Leino – ditto
7. Darren Helm – oh please, dear God, no
8. Justin Abdelkader – hopefully a Wing for a long time
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UNTRADEABLE PLAYERS
Chris Osgood – loyalty clause
Nick Lidstrom – let’s get serious here.
Brian Rafalski – no-trade clause
Brad Stuart – no-trade clause
Andreas Lilja – injured, career in danger
Jonathan Ericsson – Mike Babcock love affair
Pavel Datsyuk – huge contract with lots of years
Henrik Zetterberg – ditto
Johan Franzen – dittox2
Tomas Holmstrom – contract year
Dan Cleary – no-trade clause
Todd Bertuzzi – contract year
Jason Williams – contract year
Kris Draper – no-trade clause
Kirk Maltby – contract year
-——————————————————————————————————
PROSPECTS WORTH A DAMN
1. Thomas McCollum – very possibly the goalie of the future
2. Daniel Larsson – also not a bad option for the future
3. Jakub Kindl – ranked very highly by everyone
4. Tomas Tatar – very exciting, let’s hope he sticks around
5. Rights to Brendan Smith – potential top defenseman
6. Rights to Landon Ferraro – I can’t wait to see him in red and white, either
by Michael Petrella on Oct 29, 2009 10:02 PM CDT reply actions
I’ll take Kronwall if you take Campbell.
It's never about the eventual destination, but rather the long journey and its challenging obstacles that are presented and what it takes to overcome them, that makes the taste of success all the more worthwhile!!!
No dice
I’m looking for a goaltender, and you don’t have one. Thanks.
HA!
by Michael Petrella on Oct 29, 2009 10:05 PM CDT up reply actions
Really?
Check Huet’s stats over the past week. You might think otherwise.
It's never about the eventual destination, but rather the long journey and its challenging obstacles that are presented and what it takes to overcome them, that makes the taste of success all the more worthwhile!!!
Yeah, a week is all it takes...
Talk to me in April. Assuming our goalies haven’t imploded our chances AT April. HA!
by Michael Petrella on Oct 29, 2009 10:15 PM CDT up reply actions
On Huet.
Look at his career numbers he’ll be fine. Huet is not top notch by any means but he is a good goaltender that can steal you a game. Talk to you in April? You’ll be fine, trust me it’s early.
It's never about the eventual destination, but rather the long journey and its challenging obstacles that are presented and what it takes to overcome them, that makes the taste of success all the more worthwhile!!!
Totally
I haven’t understood the Huet Hate this year (let’s be honest with each other, “Huet Hate” should stick…). He was a great goalie in Washington for that small time….
Do you think the Hawks are going to unload him in light of Niemi’s strong play?
by Michael Petrella on Oct 29, 2009 10:25 PM CDT up reply actions
Hard to say. But based on his play of recent there isn’t a chance that they will unload him for without Seabrook and Toews he has been very good. Has spent a lot time with goaltender coach Stephane Waite changing his mechanics which has paid huge dividends early.
If he goes back to struggling they may look elsewhere but Niemi won’t ever be the #1 this year at least.
It's never about the eventual destination, but rather the long journey and its challenging obstacles that are presented and what it takes to overcome them, that makes the taste of success all the more worthwhile!!!
Oh Leino
What a pass by Datsyuk. Leino took a fraction of a second too long.
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I can't believe the Wings have a chance to win this still...
After the horrible play by Jimmy Howard…
It’s not that he’s out of position, he just needs to learn how to control rebounds, he’s made some great saves, but given up easy goals with his juicy rebounds.
Sure, why not?
Things are going swimmingly.
We’re in blue, right?
by Michael Petrella on Oct 29, 2009 10:19 PM CDT up reply actions
Shall I continue?
Patrick Eaves blows.
Jason Williams blows.
etc etc
by Michael Petrella on Oct 29, 2009 10:40 PM CDT up reply actions
But for real....
Kronwall blows.
On that last play, anyway.
by Michael Petrella on Oct 29, 2009 10:42 PM CDT up reply actions
Wait wait wait...
I thought Johnny was allergic to showing off his slap shot? What’s all this then…
by Michael Petrella on Oct 29, 2009 10:34 PM CDT reply actions
Stupid Red Wings...
I was just about to go to sleep… now I have to stay up and watch the rest of the game…
Holy crap
This is incredible. I was watching the World Series, but watching this during commercials. I’m not surprised we’ve made a game of it, the Wings have seemed to be swarming all game.
You mean with stickhandling specialist Brad May on the puck?
That’s how. HA!
by Michael Petrella on Oct 29, 2009 10:43 PM CDT up reply actions
Sound reasoning.
Whoever you’re quoting is a wise, wise man. HA!
by Michael Petrella on Oct 29, 2009 10:45 PM CDT up reply actions
I mean...
I disagree. But he’s playing better these last couple games. I just refuse to admit that someone who can hardly skate is “one of our best” players. That’s counterintuitive to me.
I will be the first to admit I’m way harder on him than he might “deserve,” depending on your memory. HA
by Michael Petrella on Oct 29, 2009 10:48 PM CDT up reply actions
On second look...
Didn’t look as close to his stick as it did in real time…Brad May is forgiven.
by Michael Petrella on Oct 29, 2009 10:44 PM CDT up reply actions
Something about these Alberta teams with huge leads against Central division teams.
Nice to see Khabibulin still sucks as bad against Detroit in Edmonton as he did in Chicago.
It's never about the eventual destination, but rather the long journey and its challenging obstacles that are presented and what it takes to overcome them, that makes the taste of success all the more worthwhile!!!
Ha, Larry Murphy
Not looking forward to Budd Lynch or Stevie Y giveaways, he can’t wait for the dollar hot dogs……
Glass issue = Folks at Rexall trying to get the Oilers a breather!
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didn't u just call this? quick make fun of someone else!!
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TWO FOR TWO
With my “_________ blows.”
Which simply means that Jason Williams will net the winner.
by Michael Petrella on Oct 29, 2009 10:51 PM CDT reply actions
Just yellled out loud
Wonder if my neighbors know the Wings tied it…
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9-2 Scoring chances for Wings in 3rd.
Great 3rd freakin period.
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wow huge rally
finish it off guys
we seem to have gotten over that HURDLE
thanks for a great season Rockies!
LETS GO WINGS!
Now that’s not nice. Their fans try to cheer that but the Predators bore them to sleep just like they did to the Hawks tonight.
It's never about the eventual destination, but rather the long journey and its challenging obstacles that are presented and what it takes to overcome them, that makes the taste of success all the more worthwhile!!!
Could also see a floater from the point
Lidstrom or Stuuart
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2 goals and an assist
we seem to have gotten over that HURDLE
thanks for a great season Rockies!
LETS GO WINGS!
by TuLoRocks2008 on Oct 29, 2009 10:58 PM CDT up reply actions
Doesn’t matter Crosby is better all-around. Remember him?
It's never about the eventual destination, but rather the long journey and its challenging obstacles that are presented and what it takes to overcome them, that makes the taste of success all the more worthwhile!!!
funny i was wondering where he had gone
And then bam, trick vs. Montreal.
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yea i think so
we seem to have gotten over that HURDLE
thanks for a great season Rockies!
LETS GO WINGS!
by TuLoRocks2008 on Oct 29, 2009 11:00 PM CDT up reply actions
crazy finish
here
we seem to have gotten over that HURDLE
thanks for a great season Rockies!
LETS GO WINGS!
yea def
we seem to have gotten over that HURDLE
thanks for a great season Rockies!
LETS GO WINGS!
by TuLoRocks2008 on Oct 29, 2009 11:01 PM CDT up reply actions
Oilers survived late
win this in OT…NO SHOOTOUT PLEASE
we seem to have gotten over that HURDLE
thanks for a great season Rockies!
LETS GO WINGS!
I REALLY feel like I'd almost want Osgood in instead of Howard...
I’m just not that confident about him in a shoot-out.
yea me either
we seem to have gotten over that HURDLE
thanks for a great season Rockies!
LETS GO WINGS!
by TuLoRocks2008 on Oct 29, 2009 11:05 PM CDT up reply actions
Because Osgood's history with the shootout is stellar?
Frankly, I’ll take my chances with an unknown over definite crap-pants.
by Michael Petrella on Oct 29, 2009 11:07 PM CDT up reply actions
i didnt say i trust him either lol
i meant me either to both actually
we seem to have gotten over that HURDLE
thanks for a great season Rockies!
LETS GO WINGS!
by TuLoRocks2008 on Oct 29, 2009 11:10 PM CDT up reply actions
WORD!
I’ll join you in that caravan, friend.
by Michael Petrella on Oct 29, 2009 11:11 PM CDT up reply actions
Williams
My third “_ blows.” I’ll stick with him.
by Michael Petrella on Oct 29, 2009 11:04 PM CDT up reply actions
well either way whatever happens
at least we got a 1 point in a game we were down by 4 twice…and that is atleast a point in 5 of the last 6 now…so we are on our way back
we seem to have gotten over that HURDLE
thanks for a great season Rockies!
LETS GO WINGS!
I'm not gracious in defeat...
After all we have out shot them a ton and were only down because of our sloppy goaltending…
Come on with this...
Get your glass from somewhere other than CostCo, CANADA.
by Michael Petrella on Oct 29, 2009 11:09 PM CDT reply actions
Damn Ice.
Good news is it gives Dats & ZzZZZ a little rest.
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Just turned on the radio in the 3rd
Love hearing all the goals, but Ken and Paul were talking about Filpulla’s injury. What happened? Serious?
Left in 2nd.
Upper body. Was pushed into boards. Looked like shoulder.
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WRONG PLACE -- SORRY
Awkward collision with the boards
Went off on his own power, didn’t need the trainers or anything, but definitely uncomfortable. Looked like he smooshed his neck/shoulders/chest against the ridge where the boards meet the glass.
More of a "yowza" than a "UH OH"
by Michael Petrella on Oct 29, 2009 11:14 PM CDT up reply actions
Awkward collision with the boards
Went off on his own power, didn’t need the trainers or anything, but definitely uncomfortable. Looked like he smooshed his neck/shoulders/chest against the ridge where the boards meet the glass.
More of a “yowza” than a “UH OH”
by Michael Petrella on Oct 29, 2009 11:13 PM CDT reply actions
wow big time chances
for the Oilers
we seem to have gotten over that HURDLE
thanks for a great season Rockies!
LETS GO WINGS!
Fitting...
That certainly could have ended right there….
by Michael Petrella on Oct 29, 2009 11:14 PM CDT reply actions
It's funny how...
I would have been thrilled to have made it to a shootout after we were down 4-0, but after storming back to 5-5 tie and with all of our pressure I’m kinda bummed that it’s forcing to go to that.
crap...misread the sked, didn't realize there was a game tonight
I missed a good comeback, it seems
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And your a real Wings fan? Or have you switched teams for you were on SCH the other night against the Wild.
It's never about the eventual destination, but rather the long journey and its challenging obstacles that are presented and what it takes to overcome them, that makes the taste of success all the more worthwhile!!!
I also spend a lot of time on Pensburgh...what of it?
I’m a Detroit fan…born and raised about 30 minutes away from there
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After coming back, they NEED this win!
Let’s go Datsyuk.
Shooters: Datsyuk, Zetterberg, Leino?
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save Howard
we seem to have gotten over that HURDLE
thanks for a great season Rockies!
LETS GO WINGS!
save bullin
we seem to have gotten over that HURDLE
thanks for a great season Rockies!
LETS GO WINGS!
wide of the net
we seem to have gotten over that HURDLE
thanks for a great season Rockies!
LETS GO WINGS!
another save
damn it
we seem to have gotten over that HURDLE
thanks for a great season Rockies!
LETS GO WINGS!
damn it
lose
we seem to have gotten over that HURDLE
thanks for a great season Rockies!
LETS GO WINGS!
This is exactly why I wanted to go to sleep...
This blows…
I hate shoot-outs… They are not the Wings friend.
Hey...
If you offered me a single point to end the game in the first or second, I would have taken it.
by Michael Petrella on Oct 29, 2009 11:21 PM CDT reply actions
Well that ended well. Atta boy O’Sullivan. Take care Wings fans see ya’s in a couple of weeks.
It's never about the eventual destination, but rather the long journey and its challenging obstacles that are presented and what it takes to overcome them, that makes the taste of success all the more worthwhile!!!
Well nice game guys!!
Anyone going to the Bruins game? I’m gonna be there I think.
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Well a point...
but after that comeback it feels almost as shitty. Shootouts are terrible to us. We’ve got to start stealing points for ourselves. Almost did it tonight, and man, if that team comes out like that on Saturday it will be a good day.
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