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by IwoCPO on 05/01/08 at 09:38 PM ET
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I’m tired. Tired of my wife kicking my butt in Wii bowling. To quote Appollo Creed, that’s very hard for a man of my intelligence to take. It is, however, what it is.
The solution? A Game 4 Live Blog set to yet another lyric from the greatest folk song of all time. A folk song that kicks the living hell, by the way, out of anything Bob Dylan ever did.
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Ozzie’s getting board. Thought he was going to follow that play all the way around.
Posted by Steve J from Columbus, OH on 05/01/08 at 11:24 PM ET
Did someone say ‘Don’t get sloppy.’?
Posted by stonehands-78 from the beginning ... a WingsFan, on 05/01/08 at 11:24 PM ET
They’re outshooting us this period.
I’m concerned.
Posted by BuzzFledderjohn on 05/01/08 at 11:25 PM ET
Matt—that is called taunting!! Ha --- you can’t even score when I’m not in net!!!!
Posted by Jeff OKWingnut from Hockey Netherworld on 05/01/08 at 11:25 PM ET
Here we go again...announcers talking about how many key players the Avs are missing.
As the old saying goes, “Excuses are like assholes. There are a lot of them in Denver.”
Posted by Gabriel from San Diego, CA on 05/01/08 at 11:26 PM ET
Would have preferred to see the Wings hold them to one goal but oh well. Lock ‘em down and hold them to two goals.
Posted by Dave on 05/01/08 at 11:27 PM ET
Hasek was watching Ozzie chase the puck-carrier behind his own net and thinking “I can do that!”
Posted by J.J. from Kansas on 05/01/08 at 11:27 PM ET
Upright the whole game, pants dry as a bone and enjoying myself on the Stress Train… I must be dreamin’…
Posted by Mike from La-La Land on 05/01/08 at 11:28 PM ET
Ha! “Osgood sneaks into the stands and orders a beer, the shot goes wide...”
Posted by Matt from Chicago on 05/01/08 at 11:28 PM ET
I haven’t seen the #1 line since early this period
Posted by Jeff OKWingnut from Hockey Netherworld on 05/01/08 at 11:28 PM ET
If it wasn’t the Dive I wouldn’t gloat, but it is the Dive so I say hattricks for Sammy and Zatta…
Posted by VooX from Behind the Bar in the Hasek Club Car on 05/01/08 at 11:28 PM ET
Wow, the Versus commentators are so bored with they game they aren’t even calling it any more, just chatting.
Posted by BuzzFledderjohn on 05/01/08 at 11:28 PM ET
Hasek was watching Ozzie chase the puck-carrier behind his own net and thinking “I can do that!”
Posted by Nate A from Dark side of the moon on 05/01/08 at 11:29 PM ET
So, hey, how the hell did Colorado even get in the playoffs? 8 to freakin’ 2? In a playoff game where your entire season is on the line? The injuries the Avs have right now should not be a factor for a team looking at, yearning for the Cup. No how, no way - don’t care who is injured. This is a team sport, if I remember correctly.
What a f’ing joke.
Posted by jrl123 on 05/01/08 at 11:29 PM ET
I have a feeling the cheering crowd is mostly Red Wing fans.
Posted by Steve J from Columbus, OH on 05/01/08 at 11:32 PM ET
I can hear the strains of Jon Bon Jovi now—oohh we’re halfway there—
Posted by Jeff OKWingnut from Hockey Netherworld on 05/01/08 at 11:32 PM ET
4-0 SWEEP!!!!
8 more to go!
Posted by stonehands-78 from the beginning ... a WingsFan, on 05/01/08 at 11:33 PM ET
Might as well have Gordon close the game with an ode for the Avs…
Sundown, you’d better take care
If I find you’ve been creeping ‘round my back stairs.
Sometimes, I think it’s a sin
When I feel like I’m winning when I’m losing again.
Posted by Matt from Chicago on 05/01/08 at 11:33 PM ET
Well g’nite all. Early start in the morn.
GO WINGS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted by stonehands-78 from the beginning ... a WingsFan, on 05/01/08 at 11:35 PM ET
So, considering his performance in this game, can we start calling the Dive’s backup goalie Peter Aboot-five?
Posted by J.J. from Kansas on 05/01/08 at 11:36 PM ET
Billy Jaffe—or Gaffe: interviewing Mule, “theres a SQUID” over there on the ice
IDIOT!!!
Posted by Jeff OKWingnut from Hockey Netherworld on 05/01/08 at 11:36 PM ET
That was very enjoyable!
So was Princess Madeleine.
See ya in Texas, y’all.
Posted by mudshark from Divetown, Colorado on 05/01/08 at 11:36 PM ET
Nice Billy Jaffe....
It’s an OCTOPUS not a friggin Squid....
Thanks. Ass.
p.s. Melrose picked San Jose, preseason, to win the cup.
EPIC FAIL!
Posted by ScottH from Kalamazoo on 05/01/08 at 11:37 PM ET
Later guys (and gals,) time for more Molsons and much shit talking.
Franzen Berzerker mode is fun to watch… sheebus.
Go ‘Wings, F the F’ing Dive.
Posted by TeamDub from The gratch. on 05/01/08 at 11:38 PM ET
HOW SWEEP IT IS!
Posted by VooX from Behind the Bar in the Hasek Club Car on 05/01/08 at 11:38 PM ET
I am hearing Han Solo say to Luke..."Great kid, Don’t get cocky!”
and Jonesy....bite me!
Posted by Rumbear from Sandy Eggo on 05/01/08 at 11:38 PM ET
Practice hard, boys. No rest until you’re spraying champagne.
Oh, and Brunnstrom. Look, even a fourth line spot on this team is gold. Prove yourself in this town, and you’re good to go. That’s how we roll.
Posted by jrl123 on 05/01/08 at 11:40 PM ET
Emma Andersson:
vs.
Willa Ford:
(probably),
in the Western Conference Finals!
Posted by Ryan from Toronto on 05/01/08 at 11:44 PM ET
Yeah, I don’t think Kenny could have scripted a getter “intro” to Red Wings hockey for Mr. Brunnstrom. What an exhibition of puck control.
Secret word: clo93sed. Amen brother. Amen.
Posted by OlderThanChelios from Grand Rapids on 05/01/08 at 11:47 PM ET
Yeah, so I think it’s a pretty safe bet this is the last NHL game that will ever be coached by Joel “Would You Like Fries With That?” Quenneville.
Trust us, Avscountry hopes so.
All I can say is congrats Wings fans. You guys deserved the win, you kicked our asses. I know the Vs announcers liked to play the injuries, but injuries for the Avs would be a lame excuse. Game 2 wasn’t decided by injuries, game three wasn’t decided by injuries, and game 1 wasn’t decided by injuries. The avs got beat by a better team. Plain and simple.
So congrats Wings fans, and screw you all. I have to cheer for Dallas in the next round, and It pisses me off that I have to cheer for Dallas
Posted by Jibblescribbits from San Jose, CA on 05/01/08 at 11:49 PM ET
Rafalski +6 tonight.
Huh? By my count, he was +2. Lilja led all defencemen with +3.
Posted by Ryan from Toronto on 05/02/08 at 12:01 AM ET
WCF BOUND!
Ozzy......you are THE MAN. $800K for you (this year - the 3 yr extension pays more) and you are the phuckin bargain of the playoffs.
Posted by Wings Fan In KC on 05/02/08 at 12:03 AM ET
anybody wonder what Broomstrom is thinking.....hope he has a nice flight.
Posted by Rumbear from Sandy Eggo on 05/02/08 at 12:06 AM ET
Well, that sucked ass. Good luck in the WCF. I’ll leave it up to you all to decide if I truly mean that or not 
Posted by Shane from Saskatoon on 05/02/08 at 12:07 AM ET
Thanks, Gobbles. Here’s to kicking your asses next year too. Cheers.
Although, seriously, maybe ya’ll could put together a hockey team by next season? I mean, this is fun and all, but nonetheless boring. Hell, the Club Car is still stocked up on booze and whatnot, and passengers hadn’t even assumed the fetal position for this playoff round. We had more, er, excitement with Bubba, for cryin’ out loud.
I’m really not whining about the Dive’s indifference to their chosen league, but still. Some life would’ve been appreciated. See, I think you non-Wings fans have it all wrong. We like challenges. In fact, we enjoy going fetal and sucking down a liter of Old Crow (or whatever). We thrive on stress. Being the fossil fuel guzzling capitol in a berserker green world sort of illustrates that mentality.
So, yeah. Give us a challenge next season. We’d love to gloat about knocking around some team that actually deserved to play against us.
Posted by jrl123 on 05/02/08 at 12:08 AM ET
By the way…
Lilja, Sammy, Z, and Fran were +3
Lids, Dats, Lebda, Raf, Flipper, Kronner, and Homer were +2
Stewie, Happy, and Drapes were +1
For a total of +29.
That’s Plus Twenty-Nine.
Is this considered piling on as a Wing’s fan in a Wings-Dive series?
Posted by jrl123 on 05/02/08 at 12:21 AM ET
Ryan, according to ESPN Box Score, Rafalkski was +6.
But we know ESPN and hockey....
Posted by Paul from Motown Area on 05/02/08 at 12:22 AM ET
ESPN should, maybe, check with the NHL event sheet. No one was over +3 (or under -3).
Posted by jrl123 on 05/02/08 at 12:52 AM ET
Actually…
LOOK ESPN LOOK...awesome opportunity to improve your network’s hockey intel...ME...hire...yes...hire...large salary
From the NHL Game Summary:
Rafalski, #28, was on the ice for 2 of the Wing’s even strength goals, and not on the ice for Detroit’s short handed goal. Both of the Diques goals were PP goals, so they don’t count in the +/- column. That makes Rafi a +2 for the game. And I’m biased - a Wing’s fan, and I live five minutes away from Rafi’s hometownsuburb.
Simple addition is a marvelous thing, ESPN.
Posted by jrl123 on 05/02/08 at 01:02 AM ET
Chief,
You’ve been hitting on all 8 this series, but the proof is in your Lightfoot references of late. And damn straight it was better than anything Dylan ever did.
Well, that series was admittedly a lot quicker than I anticipated. Now I can go fetal over the long layoff between series ... and why in heaven Lilja was in for Cheli (-!) ... and over confidence etc etc etc.
Oh, one more little thing - a clerical issue really: Hey LittleGary! I watched the game on TSN via my laptop - screw you and your rodeo network…
Posted by Hoser from Downer Peninsula, Michigan on 05/02/08 at 01:09 AM ET
I don’t know if Chelios was playing hurt, but he sure looked like it. Lilja was in because Chelios was bad on even strength.
I don’t have the file available right now, but I went through all the playoff games a couple days ago and Chelios was on the ice for something like five even strength goals against in nine games--all while playing only 9:56 even strength per game--least among Red Wing defencemen. (Of course, pretty much 100% of those minutes were with Lebda or Lilja, so it’s wrong to blame only Chelios.) The third defence pair (and the third line) have been the weak point for the Wings, and Babcock has to try to find a way to shore it up before playing the three-scoring-line-deep Stars.
Posted by Ryan from Toronto on 05/02/08 at 01:21 AM ET
Just skimmed the comments so maybe this was mentioned, but wasn’t Brunnstrom supposed to be watching this game? Hell, if I was him I’d be signing with Kenny ASAP.
Posted by DerekW on 05/02/08 at 02:32 AM ET
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