Red Wings 2 Rangers 1 Final

[biggunsbob]

Tv NBCSN 8pm
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http://m.espn.com/nhl/gamecast?gameId=400884445

Wings
1-2-0. 2pts.

Rangers
2-1-0 4pts.

 

[Mitchrapp]

Thanks. I could use a Wings game right about now..

 

[Mitchrapp]

Nice save..

 

[Mitchrapp]

What the hell ..giving all these break a ways.

 

[Mitchrapp]

Nice tip, 1-1.

 

[Mitchrapp]

I haven't watch much of the Wings in some time but they always seemed like a fast team but they look slow. Or maybe the Rangers are just fast.

 

[everyoneneedsasmil]

The Wings shot differential continues to be disastrous. I'm probably going to harp on this a lot, but oh well. The Wings simply do not generate many shots since Babcock left, and the defense/forecheck clearly doesn't close down open shooting lanes. With more than half of the game already played, the Wings are being doubled up in shots. This will not bode well for the rest of the season.

 

[Mitchrapp]

Man, that was close.

 

[Mitchrapp]

Good goal-tending by Howard..

 

[Mitchrapp]

That was awesome.

 

[Mitchrapp]

5 on 3 for a minute 20. Got get one.

 

[Mitchrapp]

First Wings game in some time for me. So far it's been awesome.

 

[Mitchrapp]

Yay, yay.

 

[biggunsbob]

Nice win !!!

 

[Mitchrapp]

Howard was dominating.

 

[biggunsbob]

Big concern . Out shot 33-18.

 

[Mitchrapp]

Big concern . Out shot 33-18.

But that 3rd period they played well.. baby steps.

 

[everyoneneedsasmil]

It's great to see them get out with a win. That they did so despite a lack of ability to stop shots is a testament to how great Howard was last night.

Note: the Wings are dead last (by a mile) in shot differential (-10.5).

 

[byco42]

When the goalie is consistently your best player on the ice, that is a concern.

 

[biggunsbob]

But that 3rd period they played well.. baby steps.

Yes for sure. Best third period in a long time. Held them to 6 shots on goal and held on. I hated some of the clearing attempts late but under that pressure it must be hard ..