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by IwoCPO on 04/18/08 at 07:28 PM ET
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“I can’t be bothered with hygiene issues right now.”
--IwoCPO to his wife 7 minutes prior to Game 5.
It’s on.
Whoa...Legwand and Arnott both out tonite.
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flip play’n D too!
Posted by stonehands-78 from the beginning ... a WingsFan, on 04/18/08 at 07:09 PM ET
I’ll bet Mike I. set aside 100 grand the minute that stupid ass announcement was made.
Posted by IwoCPO from Washington, DC on 04/18/08 at 07:10 PM ET
Great job on the offensive boards by Sammy. He took the puck from 2 guys.
Posted by w2j2 on 04/18/08 at 07:10 PM ET
Drapes as a wrecking ball last game was a lot of fun to watch...good stuff
Posted by Osrt on 04/18/08 at 07:11 PM ET
Does a hockey stick still work as a stake if it’s graphite instead of wood?
Don’t think it matters. Let’s hope the ice at the Joe is frozen holy water. And where’s Fire on Ice when you need it?
Manny the Mouth just told me what I was watching. NASN ad. Thanks, Manny.
Flip is having a heckuva game so far.
I don’t like the space we’re giving Bubba’s D up high in our own zone. That has to stop.
Posted by ÁndrewFromAnnArbor on 04/18/08 at 07:12 PM ET
I was hoping for a game-winner from Federov, for old-times sake. That team played so hard, but Briere is killing them.
They better be winning fans with this series, though, or Washingtonians have no souls.
Posted by Baroque from Michigan on 04/18/08 at 07:12 PM ET
DIVE - That’s why people dive. On the breakaway he was clearly obstructed and his stride interrupted, yet no call b/c he didn’t dive. thank you nhl.
Posted by RWBill from jabbing a six inch sewing needle into my eye. on 04/18/08 at 07:12 PM ET
Fine. Let’s get rid of celebrating after a goal while we’re at it. Thanks Gary. Ass.
Posted by Mike from La-La Land on 04/18/08 at 07:13 PM ET
Hola Gang: Did I miss anything?? FILL!!!! You rock!!
Posted by Jeff OKWingnut from Hockey Netherworld on 04/18/08 at 07:13 PM ET
I was hoping for a game-winner from Federov, for old-times sake
Me too, I’ve been watching the Washington games to see him play.
Posted by C3091 on 04/18/08 at 07:13 PM ET
I don’t know Chief—I’m nearly fetal in the Club Car tonite!!!!
Posted by Jeff OKWingnut from Hockey Netherworld on 04/18/08 at 07:16 PM ET
Anybody else read the Highlander’s bit on Chelios’ shoulder pads on his blog?
Posted by Baroque from Michigan on 04/18/08 at 07:16 PM ET
Sammy with some good “D” on that chance when RAFFI got smoked. I haven’t ever seen Sammy play such a good two-way game. He’s “A PLAYER”.
Posted by Jeff OKWingnut from Hockey Netherworld on 04/18/08 at 07:19 PM ET
Nashville can’t hang with this kind of pressure all game. If we don’t let down, we’re on the right track.
Posted by PDXWing from Portland, OR on 04/18/08 at 07:19 PM ET
Me too, I’ve been watching the Washington games to see him play.
Just looks wrong to see him in that jersey, though. He has to be having a lot more fun than he was having in Columbus, though.
Promising start.
Rangers leading 3-1 after first period.
Posted by Baroque from Michigan on 04/18/08 at 07:21 PM ET
Anybody else read the Highlander’s bit on Chelios’ shoulder pads on his blog?
Yeah, Baroque. Real good one. Strange coincidences, and it’s pretty awesome that he played such a punishing game with old small shoulder pads.
Bubba playing a little puck-posession of their own toward the end of that period. Still, I’ll take the 1-0. Bathroom break and whiskey refill await.
Posted by AndrewFromAnnArbor on 04/18/08 at 07:22 PM ET
Anybody else read the Highlander’s bit on Chelios’ shoulder pads on his blog?
Everyone, since Ken and Mickey were also babbling about it.
Posted by Clark on 04/18/08 at 07:22 PM ET
Hey Jeff, I’m fearly netal myself.. good thing drinking isn’t a problem for me.
Posted by Mike from La-La Land on 04/18/08 at 07:22 PM ET
20 down, 40 to go.
60 minutes, boys. give us a full 60.
Posted by stonehands-78 from the beginning ... a WingsFan, on 04/18/08 at 07:23 PM ET
Agreed w2j2; especially on that last P/K: He is going to pot one before the night is over, and already has a helper. He, as does Sammy, look like their game is on tonite.
Posted by Jeff OKWingnut from Hockey Netherworld on 04/18/08 at 07:24 PM ET
Ya think it might be in the Winged Wheel to get 3 or 4 more goals—“one bad bounce” and all that other B/S. How bout a genuine arse-kicking tonite! It is too much to ask for??
Posted by Jeff OKWingnut from Hockey Netherworld on 04/18/08 at 07:26 PM ET
NO!!! Not too much to ask!
3, 4, 5, or even 6!
bury ‘em!!! make a statement tonight!
Posted by stonehands-78 from the beginning ... a WingsFan, on 04/18/08 at 07:28 PM ET
I’m not liking this.
At all.
Filppula aside, too many chances without finishing. That has a way of coming back to bite you in the clappers.
Posted by O-Joe on 04/18/08 at 07:28 PM ET
REASON TO STRESS - Red Wings have outplayed and outchanced them pretty badly yet are only one bad bounce, one breakaway from a tie game and its resulting sphincter restriction.
For God’s sake get 2 quick goals and get some separation here, dammit! This stress train is picking up steam and headed downhill for an abrupt 90 degree turn.
Posted by RWBill from jabbing a six inch sewing needle into my eye. on 04/18/08 at 07:29 PM ET
I would be really happy if the Wings would either commit all the way to blocking the shot or step aside instead so the goalie can see it instead of stepping in front of the shot legs together at the last minute thus screening the sweet holy hell out of our goalies.
They’ve done it all year but with it being the playoffs my acid reflux is on overdrive and could live without that little bout of panic every time I see them do it.
Oh and way to go Flipper.
Posted by moocat on 04/18/08 at 07:32 PM ET
Wish I could get the CBC feed. Of course Dave Strader is a top line commentator.
Posted by Jeff OKWingnut from Hockey Netherworld on 04/18/08 at 07:32 PM ET
Thanks Bill-- like we NEED another reason to stress during the playoffs.
Posted by AndrewFromAnnArbor on 04/18/08 at 07:32 PM ET
I think a 2-1 or 3-2 game allows Nashville to believe they’re still in the series. We need to win and win big. Let ‘em know it’s over now. Sunday will be the topping off of the series. GO WINGS!
Posted by Mike from La-La Land on 04/18/08 at 07:33 PM ET
Wonder if CBC announcers are buying this Arnott-Flu bogus story like the VS guys are, hook line and sinker? what a bogus story. VS guys suck so badly.
Posted by RWBill from jabbing a six inch sewing needle into my eye. on 04/18/08 at 07:33 PM ET
I guess we’ll see what the Wings are made of. For Pete’s sake somebody needs to bring out the HUN in them—You know: Rape, pillage and burn the village concept.
Posted by Jeff OKWingnut from Hockey Netherworld on 04/18/08 at 07:34 PM ET
Yes Jeff a 5-0 ass kicking is in order as even a close win by detroit gives preds plenty of confidence, and hell if its close they could win with a couple of bad bounces. sh1t.
Posted by RWBill from jabbing a six inch sewing needle into my eye. on 04/18/08 at 07:36 PM ET
Freaking penalty already??
Posted by Jeff OKWingnut from Hockey Netherworld on 04/18/08 at 07:36 PM ET
I’m not liking this… no sir.. not liking this at all.
Posted by Mike from La-La Land on 04/18/08 at 07:38 PM ET
Dammit, clackers, not clappers.
Feh…
Posted by O-Joe on 04/18/08 at 07:39 PM ET
Good looking P/K—Bubba looking very tentative-- Nice Short handed chance—better than any of NSH sniffs
Posted by Jeff OKWingnut from Hockey Netherworld on 04/18/08 at 07:39 PM ET
Did Mickey just call the current Dallas goalie Andy Moog?
Posted by Hap from Grand Rapids, MI on 04/18/08 at 07:42 PM ET
Clackers…
Irritating game.
Posted by O-Joe on 04/18/08 at 07:43 PM ET
Wings need to get some freaking mojo going
Posted by Jeff OKWingnut from Hockey Netherworld on 04/18/08 at 07:45 PM ET
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Posted by IwoCPO from Washington, DC on 04/18/08 at 07:08 PM ET