I think your really bang on with your analysis of that game Vic. Winning in the NHL requires the talent... preparation and your team "wanting" that puck more than the other team does. I believe Detroit went into that game thinking they were the best playing the worst team at home and their talent and home town fans would will them to victory. And before they realized this they were approaching the 10 minute mark of the 3rd period and by that time the Islanders had gathered enough momentum and confidence to finish the job. Do i think they come out Sunday afternoon and give a completely different effort? You bet your ass.
I didn't see any kind of sustained pressure by the Islanders all evening. Detroit was just flat out out hustled last night.
the last time they played was 2005. the score was 2 to 1. funny how history can repeat itself. different players, different coaches..same results.
i get pissed off just like the rest of us here. i expected detriot to win this game. after the way they poured it on and slapped the oilers into reality, i figured they'd come home and hit at least 4 goals or win by 2.
that's sports..too many games in the year to bust your ass all out(give kudos to mcdonald..wings still had 42 shots). and doesn't everyone want to beat the champions. i shit on them yesterday, but i'll be on them tomorrow either team total, 1st 60 minutes or by 2 goals. 50 wins in a season 4 years in a row....it's gonna happen at joe louis tomorrow. i just hope it isn't extra time.
