[Game Thread] Predators @ Wings
by Casey Richey on Apr 9, 2009 1:00 PM CDT
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Nashville Predators at Detroit Red Wings, Apr 9, 2009 6:30 PM CDT
Nashville Predators: 38-33-8, 86 pts
Detroit Red Wings: 51-19-9, 111 pts
Nashville heads into tonight's game with a two point deficit to the Blues/Ducks in the race for the 8th seed in the West. With only two games left including tonight's game, the time is now for the Predators to make their push for the playoffs; especially with the Wild hot on their tail for the 8th seed and a showdown looming for the final game of the year.
The Red Wings are 2-3 in the season series against the Preds and look to tie it up at home and erase some bad memories, including an 8-0 drubbing back in February. The Predators play their sixth consecutive game against fellow Central Division opponents and are currently at a 2-3 record in those previous five games. The three losses came at the hands of the Blue Jackets and twice to the Blackhawks, while defeating the Red Wings and the Blue Jackets for the two wins.
Nashville has outscored Detroit 20-16 thus far but has been out shot in every game by the Red Wings 198-126. While Detroit boasts the best power play in the league, the Predators have the 3rd best penalty kill in the league and can disrupt the way teams try to put the puck on net. Nashville is very good at using its physical style to alter the opposition's game plan but the Wings have the speed and passing to make the physical play backfire.
What to look for: Nashville netminder Pekka Rinne has really come on strong and could be the potential "x-factor" in the game tonight. Marian Hossa looks to continue his goal scoring rebound just in time for the playoffs while Tomas Holmstrom continues to get back into game shape and contribute on offense.
Puck drops at 7:30 p.m. and the game will air on FS-D and as always, GO WINGS!
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I can't wait for tonight's game
It would be great to see a Detroit victory tonight.
www.stlouisgametime.com
I am stoked as well
It would be truly delightful to see the Winged Wheel roll over those pesky Predators.
"Ice hockey is a form of disorderly conduct in which the score is kept." - Doug Larson
Winging it in Motown?
More like ‘Winning it in Motown.’
Am I right, people? Those Nashville (Sexual) Predators ought to get their comeuppance tonight.
I once shot a man just to see him die...then I got distracted and missed it.
Go Wings!
"Brad Winchester playing on a line with Perron and Berglund is like the fat kid who you invite to play one day because you didn't have enough skaters, yet you don't have the heart to tell them to leave the next few times you play. Damn you Andy Murray." -Author Unknown
Are you kidding
They’re one of the best goaltending tandems since hockey was invented in 1996.
"Ice hockey is a form of disorderly conduct in which the score is kept." - Doug Larson
it would be great to see a wings victory tonight
really looking forward to this one getting going!
by stlcardinalsfang on Apr 9, 2009 3:51 PM CDT reply actions
Let's make some score predictions!
Always a good way to pass the time before the puck drops. Let’s hear what your score predictions are!
I’m going to go with Red Wings 5 Nashville 2. Ozzie will keep up the good work and our finally healthy (Well, sort of) line-up will start to click.
2 hours until game time
I can’t wait to get out of work so I can watch the Predators become the Prey.
Fan of: Cards, Blues, Yellow Jackets, Rams, Wolverines, and Blazers.
GO WINGS!
I HEART LIDSTROM
LOLZ
BEAT NASHVILLE!
by Poor College Student on Apr 9, 2009 4:34 PM CDT reply actions
The only thing greater than a Wings win would be
Being able to go to the game and not get murdered!
PTMFUS!
Let’s go wings
As long as the Red Wings play like they're capable of playing...
…Nashville can’t touch ’em.
I hope very much that the Predators get their fannies handed to ’em on a silver platter tonight.
B.
"If we do not prepare for ourselves the role of the hammer, there will be nothing left but that of the anvil."
-- Otto von Bismarck, 1851
http://www.tomorrowsblues.net
does anyone know of an internet feed?
I cant find it on TV
ooo look at that
u blues fans want to be friendly now haha…ight guys we’ll take care of trashville tonight dont worry
Jiri Hudler...our underrated MVP
Now, now...
…we’re not all bad.
Take the good-natured encouragement in the spirit with which it is intended.
B.
"If we do not prepare for ourselves the role of the hammer, there will be nothing left but that of the anvil."
-- Otto von Bismarck, 1851
http://www.tomorrowsblues.net
by Tomorrows Blues on Apr 9, 2009 5:54 PM CDT up reply actions
It's a little too quiet
Let’s hear some noise!
Fan of: Cards, Blues, Yellow Jackets, Rams, Wolverines, and Blazers.
Power Play Goal Niklas Kronwall
Kronwall scores a power play goal from the blue line for his 6th goal of the year.
Kronwall? Really?
Where did he come from? Way to go, boys!
by motownchollis on Apr 9, 2009 6:59 PM CDT up reply actions
First Round
So with the Ducks looking like a lock to be our first round opponent, what’s got you worried the most Wings fans?
I’m juts listening to the web feed at http://www.ustream.tv/channel/slimebox-u-know-what-that-means
Proud Red Wings supporter since 12:25 p.m. April 9, 2009. - Offer expires 4/10/2009
Go to NHL.com...
and click on the GameCast link. Audio there. Home and Away audio.
by motownchollis on Apr 9, 2009 7:24 PM CDT up reply actions
Many cable companies
are doing free previews of MLB Extra Innings. On my system that means they unlock Center Ice at the same time.
www.stlouisgametime.com
True story.
Comcast did the same thing.
by motownchollis on Apr 9, 2009 7:26 PM CDT up reply actions
Dear Officials
Please stop calling penalties on the Red Wings as your usual. Why change now?
www.stlouisgametime.com
wooo
i’m here from FTF, mr. k told us about your field trip
"It aint over till the fat lady sings." - Not Yogi Berra
by serrapadre716 on Apr 9, 2009 7:51 PM CDT up reply actions
Dammit
You cocksucker Detroit fans need to want this win more than you want your own sister.
Are any of you actually paying attention tonight?
Proud Red Wings supporter since 12:25 p.m. April 9, 2009. - Offer expires 4/10/2009
Well said
Had a feeling you’d snap eventually.
by Poor College Student on Apr 9, 2009 7:52 PM CDT up reply actions
We didn’t mean to offend the lone Wings fan on this thread tonight.
If we clean it up will you see if your team could actually play like they care against this Bullshit Nashville team.
Proud Red Wings supporter since 12:25 p.m. April 9, 2009. - Offer expires 4/10/2009
Hey..
Eminem’s kids could be reading this blog.
In an unrelated note, I put Pagan as the first to get banned and set the odds at 2:1
by Poor College Student on Apr 9, 2009 8:03 PM CDT up reply actions
uh
where are you guys getting your internet stream?
"It aint over till the fat lady sings." - Not Yogi Berra
http://www.ustream.tv/channel/slimebox-u-know-what-that-means
Proud Red Wings supporter since 12:25 p.m. April 9, 2009. - Offer expires 4/10/2009
thanks
"It aint over till the fat lady sings." - Not Yogi Berra
by serrapadre716 on Apr 9, 2009 7:58 PM CDT up reply actions
Powerplay Goal Nick Lidstrom
Nick Lidstrom fires a slapshot from the blue line past a Tomas Holmstrom screen for his 16th goal and a 2-1 Red Wings lead
I HEART LIDSTROM!
ALL I WANT NOW IS A MAN TO HELP ME COUNT GOALS BY WAVING A TOWEL!
HANNAH MONTANA 4EVER LOLZ!
by Poor College Student on Apr 9, 2009 8:04 PM CDT reply actions
BABCOCK HAS THE BESTEST HAIR EVARRRR!
I SHOULD WRITE A MYSPACE BULLETIN ABOUT IT!
by Poor College Student on Apr 9, 2009 8:12 PM CDT reply actions
really would like to see a nice 3rd from the red wings
i luvzzzz them!!!
by stlcardinalsfang on Apr 9, 2009 8:12 PM CDT reply actions
Since there are no Legitmate readers of this blog, lets just go to the other thread..
zzz
Whatever it takes?
Yo Chollis
Why don’t you hop over to Game Time and chat with the rest of the people who are actually watching this game?
Proud Red Wings supporter since 12:25 p.m. April 9, 2009. - Offer expires 4/10/2009
Go wings Go
I really love those wings. Geez, the way they skate in circles and pass that puck around, boy oh boy! It’s enough to get anyone excited. Wow, I do really hope they win that game tonight against those pesky (sexual) Predators from down under… or is it down south? Well, they are south of the Mason-Dixon line, right?
Yay! Some winged-wheel just scored in the shootout. I’m really, really excited for the outcome. Go wings!
DT
Tough Loss
Tough Loss for the Wings. Even worse, my internet feed from nhl.com cut out right after Nashville tied it in the shootout.
thanks for nothing
pray the blues aren’t there to knock you out in the first round. yes i know the history, yes i know the season split, I also know the blues have the intangibles to not blow it down the stretch like the wings.
yea ok
i pray the Blues are our first round opponent….u better hope u get the chokers oops i mean the sharks
Jiri Hudler...our underrated MVP
by TuLoRocks2008 on Apr 9, 2009 11:12 PM CDT up reply actions
F YOU
it’s not like your team has never choked in the playoffs.
"It aint over till the fat lady sings." - Not Yogi Berra
by serrapadre716 on Apr 10, 2009 12:23 AM CDT up reply actions
lol obviously we have
but at least we win cups….you guys never get out of the second round….this is your year though….you HAVE to do it this year
Jiri Hudler...our underrated MVP
by TuLoRocks2008 on Apr 10, 2009 12:28 AM CDT up reply actions
i've heard that hundreds of times
from sharks fans and tons of others. they even say it on tv and radio. we have A LOT of free agents this coming summer. patrick marleau, devin setogucchi, ryan clowe, joe pavelski, evgeni nabokov and that’s only looking at the top half of the lineup. i’m pretty sure we like 4 more on the 3rd and 4th lines and on defense.
"It aint over till the fat lady sings." - Not Yogi Berra
by serrapadre716 on Apr 10, 2009 4:58 PM CDT up reply actions
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