[Game Thread] Game 7: Penguins @ Red Wings
by Casey Richey on Jun 12, 2009 2:00 PM CDT
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PrintPittsburgh Penguins at Detroit Red Wings, Jun 12, 2009 7:00 PM CDT
Not much to be said about this game. We all know what's at stake for both teams and know that it's either going to be a joyous offseason or one riddled with questions. Hopefully, it's the former that we're going to endure. Let's take a look at the keys and subplots to the game:
- Pavel Datsyuk and Henrik Zetterberg have to continue to shutdown Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin. Since Pavel's return, neither of them has tallied a point and the streak will have to be extended from two to three games for the Wings to keep the Cup.
- Detroit's secondary scorers will have to outduel those in black and gold. Games 3, 4, and 6 were all plenty of evidence to show that the Penguins have great scoring depth and the Wings cannot afford to test that depth. The defense must focus on them just as much as Malkin and Crosby at this point.
- So if Malkin, Crosby, and the Pittsburgh secondary scorers are shut down, then who can score for the Pens? No one, and that's the point. Osgood must be solid in net and hope for a repeat of Game 5's goals against because Fleury turned in a heck of a performance in Game 6 and will likely do his best to do the same tonight.
- Marian Hossa has to do something to create offense. To be goal-less in 19 of 22 games is unacceptable for a guy with his caliber of skills--and with a wallet that fat. Hossa has to get to the slot and rely on passes or hope for breakaways, his shots from the outside aren’t cutting it and the scoreboard shows it.
- This game will be epic, monumental, legendary, colossal, whatever term for "important" you want to substitute into each franchise’s history. Pittsburgh can solidify itself as a crème of the crop team in the NHL while Detroit can solidify itself as one of the best franchises in modern sports. 5 Cups in 12 years? I’ll take it.
Like I said for Game 6, enjoy the game because it WILL be the last time you see this group of guys together. Especially enjoy watching Hudler, Samuelsson, Chelios, and Hossa play because only 1 or 2 of them will return next year.
Puck drops at 8:00 p.m. ET. Game can be seen on NBC, CBC, or RDS and as always, GO WINGS!
JoeHass will be with you guys tonight providing statistical prime rib as always.
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Wish I could post in the thread tonight...
…but it’s the last time I’ll get to watch the Wings with my brothers for a long time. Hopefully Detroit can do us a favor and make the somewhat sad event a little happier.
Hopfully we do win this....
not sure if ill be on to post or not…. turned 22 tonight and might go watch the game at the bar with some friends. Would be an awesome bday present to win the cup tonight… GO WINGS!
Happy birthday!
mine was yesterday and had a greatt day…hoping to keep the B-day weekend going in the right direction with a celebration tonight
1 more win for back to back on the Pens and a repeat Go Wings!!!
by TuLoRocks2008 on Jun 12, 2009 3:28 PM CDT up reply actions
Happy birthday to you 2. How about a lil music to get us fired up for the game? This is a classic, from waaaaaaaaaaaaay back in ’97…
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pab978XyR3E
I forgot about McCarty scoring the winner in that game…I’m gonna have to watch that game again soon…
Yeah, I got the dvd that shows the Red Wings greatest games from 96-2002.
So I’ve seen it PLENTY of times. I just watched it right before the Playoffs started to get pumped up.
anybody else
starting to feel old watching that video?
by Casey Richey on Jun 12, 2009 4:46 PM CDT up reply actions
HA THANKS GUYS, JUST MADE IT BACK FROM THE BAR.. NOT GOING NEARLY AS GOOD AS I WAS HOPIN FOR...
sorry about the caps.. im alittle drunk
by Blazed24sevn on Jun 12, 2009 8:34 PM CDT up reply actions
MIA
Guys,
I was flying home to Winnipeg from Toronto and missed most of Game 6. (not unhappy that I did when I landed and found out the score). That’s fine, Wings can win at the Joe.
Unfortunately I have a wedding this weekend and will not be able to participate in tonight’s game thread as I have a dinner (I was told they aleady have a TV set up so we can watch the game tonight).
Enjoy the game guys (and girls)!! Its been a lot of fun enjoying the Wings with you this year.
Hossa steps up big time, Datsuk shows us whose boss at the Joe, Hank stymies Crosby and Osgood shows why he deserves the Conn Smythe.
Go Wings Go.
dave
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Predictions for Game 7
I am really torn on how I think this game will go. It could very well be similar to game 5 where the Wings get a comfortable victory. I surely hope this is the case – just for my nerves ;).
But I expect the game will be similar to game 6 in that it will be a tight, grinding, checking oriented game. The key for the Wings here is to KEEP FOCUS!!! The D like Lebda & Stuart need to stop pinching in risky situations and not give up the odd man rushes. Also, stay out of the box!! If you look at the majority of goals for the Pens this series, it has been the PP or something from an odd-man situation. The Wings need to grind, keep their discipline & ice balance and make the plays in the offensive zone when they arise.
Final score – Wings 4 Pens 2. The fourth goal is an empty netter. One of the unsung heroes – Filppula, Cleary, Hudler or Draper will get the game winner.
Conn Smythe goes to Ozzie. He has earned it!
Just so you guys know, I finished my Dynasty today in NHL 09.
Wings won the series in 7 and Osgood got the Conn Smythe…
Albeit against the Flyers, but nonetheless…
GO WINGS!
The day of reckoning is upon us!!!!
I WANT THAT FIRST GOAL!!!!!
In the grand scheme of things, the pain of life is not worth it.
Cup tonight
Just wanted to pop by and say I’ve got my red on and I’m screaming for a Wings win tonight. No Cup for Crosby, please. Gotta root for my roots tonight.
Rockin' the Red in Section 412
Hockey Hockey Hockey Hockey Hockey Hockey Hockey Hockey Hockey Hockey Hockey Hockey
Is this game on yet???
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Warm greetings....
I just came back from picking up my pizza, and the liquor store was jumping.
I’m watching the CBC feed, and when the teams came out for warmups, the roar was tantamount to a usual game’s pre-game arrival.
It’s gonna be one of those nights.
CBC showing a Crosby interview recorded yesterday...
…in the background you can see Bettman tenting his fingers and mouthing “excellent.”
All of us from Pensburgh would like to offer a friendly Good Luck and Good Game to you
May the Best team win. Hopefully its a great game.
Indeed
This should be good. I feel sorry for anyone who buys the ESPN BS and doesn’t tune in to this. This game could suck and it’d be 100 times better than the NBA.
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The Way the Media really Downgrades Hockey Sickens me it really does..
Because to be honest…The NHL Playoffs are 1,000 Times more entertaining than any other sports.
Despite being a diehard NFL guy, I think the NHL's playoffs are the most intense you'll find
Nothing like it
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Butterflies to the extreme right now.
In the grand scheme of things, the pain of life is not worth it.
It's on!
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Well it wasn`t long
Guess I am going to a friends house to watch, I hope I don`t yell. Talk to you all later hopefully we are in a happy state. :)
In the grand scheme of things, the pain of life is not worth it.
Yeah
was Lidstrom’s shot blocked by his own teamate?
by Erich Vowell on Jun 12, 2009 7:20 PM CDT up reply actions
Hi guys… I’m here, but eating dinner first. Here’s to a great Game 7!
by cityhockeyfever on Jun 12, 2009 7:21 PM CDT reply actions
Shots: Detroit 2-1
Datsyuk: 2:21, 3 shifts, 1 shot, 2 hits
Helm: 1:34, 2 shifts, 3 hits, 1/1 faceoffs
Zetterberg: 2:23, 1 shots, 1 hit, 2/2 faceoffs
Ozzie no need to get bored
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Bit of a cross check by our guy
But to get a call in this series, it has to be brutally blatant
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Shots: Pittsburgh 4-3
Faceoffs: Detroit 6-0
Helm: 2:48, 4 shifts, 1 shot, 3 hits, 1/1 faceoffs
Datsyuk: 3:10, 4 shifts, 1 shot, 2 hits
Zetterberg: 3:12, 4 shifts, 1 shot 1 hit, 2/2 faceoffs
CBC: The Penguins are so superstitious...
…they’re on their third different hotel in three trips in this series.
DET PENALTY: Stuart (2-Slashing) 11:24
Pittsburgh PP Playoffs: 20/94 (21%, 7th)
Pittsburgh PP Series: 4/13 (31%)
Detroit PK Playoffs: 19/68 (72%, 14th)
Brad Stuart = Idiot
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I didn’t see how that was a slash, I thought that was just an open ice hit.
Big first power play for Pittsburgh.
by cityhockeyfever on Jun 12, 2009 7:35 PM CDT reply actions
You're think of Kronwall's hit
Stuart slashed Malkin’s stick pretty obviously
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Oh okay. After seeing the replay, now I know where the call came from.
by cityhockeyfever on Jun 12, 2009 7:38 PM CDT up reply actions
Wow, nice kill
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Important penalty kill for the Red Wings. Keeping the Penguins off the scoreboard during their power plays will be huge tonight.
by cityhockeyfever on Jun 12, 2009 7:38 PM CDT reply actions
what happened to this team...they can't even get shots
McGwire belongs in the Hall so put him there
by streetisclosedin08 on Jun 12, 2009 7:41 PM CDT reply actions
Shots: Pittsburgh 5-4
Helm: 4:31, 5 shifts, 1 shot, 4 hits, 1/1 faceoffs
Kronwall: 5:57, 7 shifts, 5 hits, 1 giveaway
Datsuyk: 3:26, 4 shifts, 1 shot, 2 hits
Well done Z late
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Very entertaining first period. Let’s hope the next 20 minutes are just as exciting!
by cityhockeyfever on Jun 12, 2009 7:49 PM CDT reply actions
if it is, I'll need to start taking heart meds, or get drunk
by amazing blue on Jun 12, 2009 7:51 PM CDT up reply actions
For fans of these two teams, I think it’s safe to say you may need that medication on hand. ;)
by cityhockeyfever on Jun 12, 2009 7:57 PM CDT up reply actions
First Period Stats
Shots: Pittsburgh 10, Detroit 6
Hits: Pittsburgh 12, Detroit 21
Giveaways: Pittsburgh 6, Detroit 9
Faceoffs: Pittsburgh 3, Detroit 11
Penalties: Pittsburgh 0/0, Detroit 1/2
Power Play: Pittsburgh 0/1, Detroit 0/0
you think the wings will get a power play in this game
McGwire belongs in the Hall so put him there
by streetisclosedin08 on Jun 12, 2009 7:51 PM CDT reply actions
Don Cherry makes a good point...
Wings defensemen are pulling up and letting Talbot to the puck first so they don’t get hit.
Stuart really wants to be worthless eh?
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A turnover would do it… Maxime Talbot scores off it. 1-0 Penguins.
Geez, there are Penguins fans at this game and you can hear them? Embarrassing.
by cityhockeyfever on Jun 12, 2009 8:08 PM CDT reply actions
WTF were those penalties?
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Whatever
just sayin it was they missed it. Still counts
by Erich Vowell on Jun 12, 2009 8:12 PM CDT up reply actions
Osgood with the huge save
Frecking turnovers
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Huge saves by each goalie just now… wow… surprised Cooke wasn’t called for goalie interference.
by cityhockeyfever on Jun 12, 2009 8:14 PM CDT reply actions
He was hit by a Wing into him, good no call
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Leg got crunched on a hit it looked like
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I think
he got his foot caught while holding Zet and twisted his ankle
by Erich Vowell on Jun 12, 2009 8:18 PM CDT up reply actions
PIT PENALTY: Gill (2-Holding) 13:44
Detroit PP Playoffs: 23/93 (25%, 4th)
Detroit PP Series: 4/21 (19%)
Pittsburgh PK Playoffs: 14/80 (83%, 5th)
Shots: Pittsburgh 13-7
Helm: 6:27, 8 shifts, 2 shots, 4 hits, 2/3 faceoffs
Zetterberg: 9:22, 11 shifts, 1 shot, 1 hit, 1 giveaway, 1 takeaway 7/7 faceoffs
Franzen: 6:55, 9 shots, 1 shot, 4 hits
Whoa, I wonder how serious Crosby’s injury is.
by cityhockeyfever on Jun 12, 2009 8:19 PM CDT reply actions
Ref tottally bit it
Lulz
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Stuart out of position
GET HIM OFF THE ICE
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Talbot again. Second goal of the game. 2-0 Penguins.
Now I’m really concerned.
by cityhockeyfever on Jun 12, 2009 8:24 PM CDT reply actions
Not looking great
Plenty of game left though
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Shots: Pittsburgh 16-11
Zetterberg: 10:37, 13 shifts, 2 shots, 1 hit, 1 giveaway, 1 takeaway, 8/8 faceoffs
Helm: 7:08, 9 shifts, 2 shots, 4 hits, 2/4 faceoffs
Kronwall: 12:16, 15 shifts, 1 shot, 6 hits, 2 giveaways
Detroit is just giving the pens fans a reason to watch the game
Time for 3 unanswered goals!
came back to the upstairs tv
been better luck this year it seems…
1 more win for back to back on the Pens and a repeat Go Wings!!!
what a sloppy game
offside after offside….give away after give away
1 more win for back to back on the Pens and a repeat Go Wings!!!
freaking waste Hossa
we better not re sign…i did not even want him re signed before this series
1 more win for back to back on the Pens and a repeat Go Wings!!!
Shots: Pittsburgh 17-12
Zetterberg: 11:55, 15 shifts, 2 shots, 1 hit, 1 giveaway, 1 takeaway, 8/9 faceoffs
Kronwall: 13:25, 17 shifts, 1 shot, 6 hits, 2 giveaways
Helm: 7:56, 10 shifts, 2 shots, 4 hits, 2/5 faceoffs
looks like there is
no energy in them or anything
1 more win for back to back on the Pens and a repeat Go Wings!!!
by TuLoRocks2008 on Jun 12, 2009 8:38 PM CDT up reply actions
is it me...
does it look like the pens are chasin the puck and the wings are waiting for it to come to them? pens seem to be playing harder
they seem to want it more
1 more win for back to back on the Pens and a repeat Go Wings!!!
by TuLoRocks2008 on Jun 12, 2009 8:41 PM CDT up reply actions
Even Lidstrom is screwing up
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well if they play
like this…they should come back
1 more win for back to back on the Pens and a repeat Go Wings!!!
It all comes down to one period to see what the Red Wings are really made of.
by cityhockeyfever on Jun 12, 2009 8:45 PM CDT reply actions
Here's the unnerving thing...
…this seems like a repeat of Game 6, where the Wings seemed to decide they just need to play the last 20 minutes.
I’d love to be wrong.
fuck the tigers
i dont care about no tigers right now
by Blazed24sevn on Jun 12, 2009 8:48 PM CDT up reply actions
that's why i hated seeing us
lose that Game 6….Game 7’s are always dangerous anything can happen…lucky bounces/breaks etc etc…going to need an unreal 3rd period
1 more win for back to back on the Pens and a repeat Go Wings!!!
Well One Thing Has Been Consistant
The Refs still suck
by Erich Vowell on Jun 12, 2009 8:49 PM CDT up reply actions
Second Period Stats
Shots: Pittsburgh 10-7=17, Detroit 6-11=17
Hits: Pittsburgh 12-15=27, Detroit 21-9=30
Giveaways: Pittsburgh 6-3=9, Detroit 9-8=17
Faceoffs: Pittsburgh 3-10=13, Detroit 11-12=23
Penalties: Pittsburgh 0/0-2/4=2/4, Detroit 1/2-1/2=2/4
Power Play: Pittsburgh 0/1-0/0=0/1, Detroit 0/0-0/1=0/1
In Both Periods
The Wings have givin up the puck more than game 6… not a winning recipe
by Erich Vowell on Jun 12, 2009 8:51 PM CDT up reply actions
all year
the major Achilles heel was giveaways and it’s looking like it will be our undoing unless we have a huge 3rd period
1 more win for back to back on the Pens and a repeat Go Wings!!!
worse holes than this?
i don’t know about that…but i would agree that if any team can comeback it is us
1 more win for back to back on the Pens and a repeat Go Wings!!!
by TuLoRocks2008 on Jun 12, 2009 8:56 PM CDT up reply actions
Why all the empty seats????
Seriously. Game 7 of the SCF???? There are a boatload of emptys down low where the cameras keep panning. I know the economy is in the crapper, but isn’t this “hockeytown?”
MHH: Shagging Dater one contributor at a time.
Everyone’s there… probably a lot of people getting a head start on the concessions and restrooms.
by cityhockeyfever on Jun 12, 2009 8:59 PM CDT up reply actions
Through the whole first two periods?
MHH: Shagging Dater one contributor at a time.
by Bob in Boulder on Jun 12, 2009 9:00 PM CDT up reply actions
Big powerplay coming
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i just sped home
really 60 in a 40.. not a smart move
but i get home and see that we are losing. now im not an angry person but WHAT THE HELL IS GOING ON?!
Lots of turnovers
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How the hell wasn't that icing?
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Ugly
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and doing a good job
1 more win for back to back on the Pens and a repeat Go Wings!!!
by TuLoRocks2008 on Jun 12, 2009 9:12 PM CDT up reply actions
All they need to do
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yep
1 more win for back to back on the Pens and a repeat Go Wings!!!
by TuLoRocks2008 on Jun 12, 2009 9:14 PM CDT up reply actions
Shots: Detroit 21-17
Lidstrom: 21:15, 26 shifts, 4 shots, 1 hit, 1 takeaway
Zetterberg: 17:01, 21 shifts, 3 shots, 2 hits, 1 giveaway, 1 takeaway, 11/13 faceoffs
just not going to be our night it seems
penguins are playing very well
1 more win for back to back on the Pens and a repeat Go Wings!!!
yep they do
1 more win for back to back on the Pens and a repeat Go Wings!!!
by TuLoRocks2008 on Jun 12, 2009 9:17 PM CDT up reply actions
they deserve it
down 2-0 in the series…winning a game 7 on the road for the 2nd time this postseason…def would be deserved…maybe meeting again next year? lol
1 more win for back to back on the Pens and a repeat Go Wings!!!
by TuLoRocks2008 on Jun 12, 2009 9:20 PM CDT up reply actions
yep
def been the two best teams most of the year
1 more win for back to back on the Pens and a repeat Go Wings!!!
by TuLoRocks2008 on Jun 12, 2009 9:22 PM CDT up reply actions
It’s gonna take a miracle in the last nine minutes here.
by cityhockeyfever on Jun 12, 2009 9:19 PM CDT reply actions
ok call me hopeful
but last night on fox 2 detroit news they had some weird astrology guy on the news and he said that the third period was going to be very eventful and intense but the red wings would win…
right now im clinging to the crazy mans prediction, so far he says he has predicted every game correctly.
Shots: Detroit 21-17
Lidstrom: 22:07, 27 shifts, 4 shots, 1 hit, 1 takeaway
Zetterberg: 17:13, 21 shifts, 3 shots, 2 hits, 1 giveaway, 1 takeaway, 11/13 faceoffs
There we go!
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There ya go, it’s 2-1 on Eriksson’s big goal.
by cityhockeyfever on Jun 12, 2009 9:23 PM CDT reply actions
what a shot
Fleury has been solid too…surprised he didn’t save that
1 more win for back to back on the Pens and a repeat Go Wings!!!
What a shot man
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That was awful
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come on guys
dig deep get this tying goall
1 more win for back to back on the Pens and a repeat Go Wings!!!
When do we pull Osgood?
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well at least it is
going to be a really really frantic finish
1 more win for back to back on the Pens and a repeat Go Wings!!!
Shots: Detroit 23-18
Lidstrom: 24:57, 30 shifts, 1 assist, 4 shots, 1 hit, 1 takeaway
Zetterberg: 19:42, 24 shifts, 3 shots, 2 hits, 1 giveaway, 1 takeaway, 11/13 faceoffs
Ericsson: 13:19, 18 shifts, 1 goal, 3 shots, 2 giveaways
DING!
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