[Game Thread] Game 3: Detroit @ Columbus
by Casey Richey on Apr 21, 2009 1:15 PM CDT
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PrintDetroit Red Wings at Columbus Blue Jackets, Apr 21, 2009 6:00 PM CDT
Detroit leads series 2-0
With a Game 1 win, the Detroit Red Wings were able to come out with a little extra confidence offensively in Game 2. Marian Hossa fired a shot on Mason just 14 seconds in as the Red Wings set the pace for the game early on. Detroit stayed out of the box for the majority of the game while the Blue Jackets were on the penalty kill 10 times. Detroit capitalized 3 times out of the 10 chances en route to a 4-0 shut out of Columbus.
Brian Rafalski, Pavel Datsyuk, and Jiri Hudler all scored powerplay goals while Henrik Zetterberg added the even strength goal. Chris Osgood stopped all 25 Columbus shots in his 14th playoff shutout, second most among active goalies, and his 61st playoff victory.
The series switches to Columbus for the franchise's first home playoff game. Expect Columbus fans to be loud and behind their team in a hope to reverse the team's fortune, down 2 games. Detroit had one of the best road records in the regular season and looks to continue that success away from the Joe.
What to look for: In Game 3, look for Detroit to continue putting the pressure on Columbus goalie Steve Mason while trying to alieve the pressure on Chris Osgood. Watch for continued good play out of the Hudler-Filppula-Samuelsson line for the Red Wings while the Blue Jackets just try to find some offense in general.
Game 3 starts at 7 p.m. ET and can be seen on TSN, FS-D, or FS-Ohio; depending on your location.
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Looking forward to the Wings.....
crushing the 1st Playoff game in Columbus. Happy that Columbus is in and I would like for them to win, but unfortunately they are up against the Wings!!
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yup
If they were in the East, I’d probably root for them
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by Casey Richey on Apr 21, 2009 5:59 PM CDT up reply actions
Fanpost: Twitter for the Wings
I just posted a new Fanpost….apparently the Wings are looking for someone to Twitter for them. lol.
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Good to see
Such intensity from the crowd, despite being down 2-0 in the series and already 1-0 in the game.
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its a good thing...
…that we have a 1-0 lead because they’ve come out a lot stronger, faster, and more intense.
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yea the 1st goal
is very important especially tonight….this is the one game i’d figure we would lose….but i hope that’s not the case…good start
2 down....14 to go for a repeat Go Wings!!!
by TuLoRocks2008 on Apr 21, 2009 6:28 PM CDT up reply actions
Kopecky
Apparently Kopecky is in the lineup tonight. Sorry for that lineup error.
We need to start throwing some checks out there though, they’re out hitting us big time. Maybe Kopecky can change that.
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Ozzie with two big saves
Nice save on the 2 on 1 shot from Huselius then the pass to Huselius in the low slot. Looks like Ozzie could be on again.
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It seems like everyone is waiting for him to fail....
but he’s sure shown up for these 2 1/3 games.
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Very true. Although i think he feeds off those expectations.
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by Casey Richey on Apr 21, 2009 6:38 PM CDT up reply actions
Henrik
Sweaterberg goes to the box for high sticking. big powerplay opportunity for CBJ
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hopefully stays that way
was sooo sooo sooo bad in regular season
2 down....14 to go for a repeat Go Wings!!!
by TuLoRocks2008 on Apr 21, 2009 6:40 PM CDT up reply actions
Nice PK
Agreed. Columbus is putting Nash down low to disrupt things. Affecting things for sure.
Btw,Are we the only three here?
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by Casey Richey on Apr 21, 2009 6:41 PM CDT up reply actions
think so
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by TuLoRocks2008 on Apr 21, 2009 6:42 PM CDT up reply actions
haha eh, oh well.
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by Casey Richey on Apr 21, 2009 6:43 PM CDT up reply actions
It would appear that way.......
Where are all the Wings fans? Seems like the Blues, Hawks, Canucks have tons of posters each game.
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yea i usually go to the blues blog
for there games….tons of ppl there lots of leafs fans as well
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by TuLoRocks2008 on Apr 21, 2009 6:43 PM CDT up reply actions
Blues fans seem kinda intense
Perhaps it has to do with being down 3-0. Hawks fans are good as are the Canucks.
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yea there always very crazy there
i get into altercations with them sometimes if they start to get out of hand haha
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by TuLoRocks2008 on Apr 21, 2009 6:47 PM CDT up reply actions
Its funny
Cause i’m not sure if you saw the Thread about someone booing the Canadian national anthem at the Blues/Canucks game but the posters were like “we’d expect that in Detroit but not St. Louis”.
I’ve been to a bunch of Wings games (including one vs. Canucks) and didn’t hear any booing or chatter during anthems.
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yea they hate on us in every way
just how they are haha jealousy…
2 down....14 to go for a repeat Go Wings!!!
by TuLoRocks2008 on Apr 21, 2009 6:51 PM CDT up reply actions
Guess they should be
17 straight years in the playoffs (12/13 times 1st in central and 4/5 2nd). Oh ya and 4 Stanley Cups…
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yepp
if they get out of hand….i remind them every time
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by TuLoRocks2008 on Apr 21, 2009 6:55 PM CDT up reply actions
Hossa
is so incredibly strong with the puck. So difficult to take him off the puck. Same goes for Pavs.
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Cleary
Dan Cleary with a great goal to put the Wings up 2-0 in the waning seconds of the 2nd period.
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very nice goal
big time one….this is going to be very very tough for the jackets
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Last Minute Goals...
…always take the starch out of a team and the crowd, and that’s gotta be no exception.
yep
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by TuLoRocks2008 on Apr 21, 2009 6:45 PM CDT up reply actions
See you guys for the start of the 2nd
btw Holmstrom has no idea what Keating is asking him….
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haha
yeah totally. He just knows how to score.
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by Casey Richey on Apr 21, 2009 6:47 PM CDT up reply actions
On ESPNEWS...
Linda Cohn on Chris Osgood just a moment ago: “Much maligned, but not unfairly.”
It’ll be unfairly if he stays on this streak.
so many haters...
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by TuLoRocks2008 on Apr 21, 2009 6:58 PM CDT up reply actions
Cleary's goal
I’m watching the FS-Ohio broadcast through NHL.com because I have the package and they showed a good break down of the goal. Mason is still looking for the puck from Franzen’s shot (I think it was Franzen) and Cleary is already halfway turned around before Mason realizes where the puck is.
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Holmstrom for interference
I don’t know where this call is coming from. Its hard to call a penalty on a player that’s checked into the goalie.
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nope, not in my book. Our PK has stepped it up big time. Maybe we were just messing with people during the regular season?
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by Casey Richey on Apr 21, 2009 7:08 PM CDT up reply actions
Any powerplay with the lead is good, as long as you dont allow a shortie. Keep the pressure off Ozzie and on Mason.
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by Casey Richey on Apr 21, 2009 7:11 PM CDT up reply actions
April in the D
Does anyone else hate this tune as much as I do?
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The one good thing...
about being on FS-Ohio tonight
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by Casey Richey on Apr 21, 2009 7:13 PM CDT up reply actions
Carolina up early
2-0 in the first, could even up the series. I think thats one of the best matchups.
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yea they'll get it done
in 6…sticking with it
2 down....14 to go for a repeat Go Wings!!!
by TuLoRocks2008 on Apr 21, 2009 7:17 PM CDT up reply actions
me too
I’m actually a fan of the way Carolina plays. I think they can solve the Devils and put themselves back in it.
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by Casey Richey on Apr 21, 2009 7:18 PM CDT up reply actions
My Playoff Picks:
Were Detroit vs. Carolina. With the Wings winning of course.
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i would
like to see that because Carolina is close to me
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by Casey Richey on Apr 21, 2009 7:20 PM CDT up reply actions
only reason i would like to see
Rangers or Devils make it is cuz i live in NJ would be nice
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by TuLoRocks2008 on Apr 21, 2009 7:21 PM CDT up reply actions
nice true
i got wings and caps sticking with it
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by TuLoRocks2008 on Apr 21, 2009 7:20 PM CDT up reply actions
Well for my Playoff Pool Picks
I need Wings in the West and Pitts or Wash in the East,
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Hejda injured??
Wow. Thats a killer possibly for Columbus.
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sure doesnt look good
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by Casey Richey on Apr 21, 2009 7:18 PM CDT up reply actions
Unless your a Wings fan
;)
Kidding. Never want to see injuries. Or do i? lol
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Osgood Osgood Osgood
So solid. Love the way the guys formed a ring around him.
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Crosby and Kennedy
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by TuLoRocks2008 on Apr 21, 2009 7:24 PM CDT up reply actions
i have a bruise
from that one.
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by Casey Richey on Apr 21, 2009 7:25 PM CDT up reply actions
Umberger
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by TuLoRocks2008 on Apr 21, 2009 7:26 PM CDT up reply actions
Another Wings powerplay likely
Reallly getting chippy from CBJ. Put in D-Mac or Joe KOcur!
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by Casey Richey on Apr 21, 2009 7:29 PM CDT up reply actions
Make that a CBJ powerplay.
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by Casey Richey on Apr 21, 2009 7:31 PM CDT up reply actions
Wings are just showing they are to be taking seriously...
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yep
2 down....14 to go for a repeat Go Wings!!!
by TuLoRocks2008 on Apr 21, 2009 7:34 PM CDT up reply actions
i second that
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by Casey Richey on Apr 21, 2009 7:34 PM CDT up reply actions
third that
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by TuLoRocks2008 on Apr 21, 2009 7:35 PM CDT up reply actions
WOAH
The Blue Jackets have been out of this WHOLE game. The Wings have shown they are not ready to compete against the team of the NHL
Hell of a year for the Jackets
i would root for them if they weren’t playing my favorite team…but they just don’t belong in this series
2 down....14 to go for a repeat Go Wings!!!
yeah like i said, if they were in the East or playing someone else, i’d root for them.
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by Casey Richey on Apr 21, 2009 7:40 PM CDT up reply actions
ok guys....lets hope for the best for the 3rd...
I am off to watch rest of the game at the gym. If I’m back before game ends I will try and make it back on here.
GO WINGS!!!
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Look for an Awards Finalist
Posting tomorrow guys. I’m probably gonna do a little post on that and talk about which Wings are up for awards and who got snubbed, etc.
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I would imagine
Datsyuk and Zetter probably for Selke (Maybe Hossa)
Lidstrom for Norris
Datsyuk for Lady Bing
And Datsyuk for Hart or its a shame.
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by Casey Richey on Apr 21, 2009 7:52 PM CDT up reply actions
Torres i mean
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by Casey Richey on Apr 21, 2009 8:00 PM CDT up reply actions
Jackets playing very well
this period…if anything some momentum for them for game 4 i guess
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One thing
The Wings are one of the best team’s in the league at clearing the zone defensively and maintaining the zone offensively. The big reason for such good puck control.
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couldn't agree more
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by TuLoRocks2008 on Apr 21, 2009 8:13 PM CDT up reply actions
i kind of stated
the obvious but its so true and one of the simple things that teams overlook. A lot of teams look to just overload and constantly shoot from the point where as the Wings pull a forward back when the puck is turned over in the offensive zone and along with the defense can hold the line and keep the puck in the zone.
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by Casey Richey on Apr 21, 2009 8:16 PM CDT up reply actions
struggled to get up for a bit
i’d have to agree haha
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by TuLoRocks2008 on Apr 21, 2009 8:21 PM CDT up reply actions
yep
Clean hit by Stuart. We’re playing nice physical hockey for the most part..
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by Casey Richey on Apr 21, 2009 8:22 PM CDT up reply actions
haha whats going on?
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by Casey Richey on Apr 21, 2009 8:26 PM CDT up reply actions
just going crazy
as usual
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by TuLoRocks2008 on Apr 21, 2009 8:27 PM CDT up reply actions
haha yeah guess it goes with out saying.
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by Casey Richey on Apr 21, 2009 8:27 PM CDT up reply actions
Powerplay goal Columbus
RJ Umberger puts the first one on the board since Game 1 for the Blue Jackets
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just couldn’t clear it (after what i said earlier haha)
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by Casey Richey on Apr 21, 2009 8:28 PM CDT up reply actions
haha yeah
it happens
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by TuLoRocks2008 on Apr 21, 2009 8:30 PM CDT up reply actions
no!
my feed cut out!
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by Casey Richey on Apr 21, 2009 8:31 PM CDT up reply actions
he just left but hadda go back in
to make a save on Franzen
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by TuLoRocks2008 on Apr 21, 2009 8:32 PM CDT up reply actions
Octopus on the ice!
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by Casey Richey on Apr 21, 2009 8:32 PM CDT up reply actions
haha yea
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by TuLoRocks2008 on Apr 21, 2009 8:33 PM CDT up reply actions
this is probably only the 2nd period
out of the total of 9 where the Jackets proved they belong….the other one being the 1st period of Game 1
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haha alright guys im off to the Blues blog
and then Rockies time….night everybody go wings!
3 down....13 to go for a repeat Go Wings!!!
Can't believe Ozzie gave up 1......
bye bye 5 points for shutout….
:(
GO WINGS!
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