Predators 5, Wild 4: Another Unbelievable Comeback
by Dirk Hoag on Jan 31, 2012 10:55 PM EST
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PrintThe Nashville Predators played one of the sloppiest games all season in their defensive zone tonight against the Minnesota Wild. So they came up with a fresh game plan, and tried spending the last half of the 3rd period in the offensive end, instead.
That paved the way for another unbelievable comeback, as Nashville won after trailing 4-1 midway through the final period.
UPDATE: Listen in to the radio highlights, courtesy of 102.5 The Game:
Predators Wild highlights 2012-01-31 (mp3)
Video highlights and post-game reaction from today's win after the jump:
Cue the video (might take 30-45 minutes post-game to work):
Your random observations:
- Those two goals for Heatley in the first period both came after he was left all alone in a prime scoring area. So much for coming out of the break playing well...
- Outside of Shea Weber in the moments after he broke a stick, the physical intensity was completely lacking, as well. The Wild got away with quite a bit of face-washing and mugging after whistles blew around the the Minnesota net, but the Preds didn't show any of that kind of nastiness.
- In terms of overall jump, however, Colin Wilson and Craig Smith looked especially dynamic. Smith's move to draw the first penalty of the game was a daring charge down the middle, which we need to see more of.
- The 3rd goal for Minnesota was another depressing display of defense, as Clutterbuck blew by Kevin Klein to throw a puck which found its way through Rinne. Peks wasn't particularly strong tonight either, although he did come up with a big kick save to stop a 2-on-1 late in the 3rd period that kept the Preds in the game.
- Klein made up for his gaffe somewhat about 8 minutes later when Nashville finally got on the board, as he threw a very tip-able shot towards the net which Halischuk converted on for the score. You don't need the big windup, just get the puck in there!
- Any hopes for a comeback were doused pretty quickly in the 3rd as Kyle Brodziak strolled the red carpet out of the corner and stuffed another puck through Rinne for a 4-1 lead just 16 seconds in. Ryan Suter looked really bad on that one, completely losing contact with his man.
- Kudos to Brandon Yip for his first goal as a Predator there in the 3rd period. That really seemed to ignite things, as...
- ...that three-minute segment towards the end was one of the silliest things I've ever seen. The Hornqvist goal was nice, then to see Fisher slam home the tying goal 21 seconds later was like found money. The winner, though, was like a winning lottery ticket. Fish had been knocked to the ice earlier, and was all the way up against the boards when he let loose that winning shot. It had no business going in, but it did.
- And hey, at least the Wild had the courtesy to melt down during the third period rather than wait for the shootout, eh?
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I fell asleep because after 4-1 in the 3rd because I have to work graveyard shift tonight. WTF happened?
I thought we were done playing Columbus this season???
I was thinking about falling asleep… I’m glad I didn’t. Haha
Preds fan from Hamilton, Ontario!
by Klein(er) on Jan 31, 2012 11:27 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Congrats on a great comeback, Preds!
The Florida Panthers have become Chicago's retirement home. This is oddly fitting.
My feelings on the Florida Panthers' AHL affiliate: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5cR-WiGKZtg
by BadLuckCharm on Jan 31, 2012 11:09 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
Pee washes out, right?
I had retired to watch the rest of the game from bed with about 15 minutes left. I had been “chatting” with Wild fans on ESPN.com — remembering their comments from the 3-0 first period like “Game, set and match” and “Next” and “Three-game streak!”
And then… Halischuk and Yip… and they… with the… turnover… Harding asleep… oh, wait… Fisher, and he…
WTF just happened? sigh Wow.
For any Minnesota fans needing counseling, call 1-800-BLUEJAX. Operators are standing by.
by Leeyore on Jan 31, 2012 11:20 PM EST reply actions 3 recs
Is it possible that Brandon Yip is the forward depth we need at this time? Or do we keep pushing for more talent?
Preds fan from Hamilton, Ontario!
by Klein(er) on Jan 31, 2012 11:29 PM EST via mobile reply actions
If you can get a forward that upgrades goal scoring, I think it’s gotta happen.
"We want to keep beating them...to break their pride and break their season...is a huge thing for us." - David Legwand
Why is everyone STILL screaming for another scorer when we're 9th in the entire NHL????
The next 2 weeks will really tell if we can keep up the scoring pace with the all the tough teams we play, but if we do I see no reason to go after another scorer unless a steal comes our way. All 4 lines are producing and our team is really coming together in a big way this past month and a half. The only thing I’m worried about is our PP staying hot.
Because it’s what puts us over the top. It doesn’t really have to be someone like Parise at this point. Another Fisher-esque player would help as well. It also helps convince #6 and #20 to stay.
"We want to keep beating them...to break their pride and break their season...is a huge thing for us." - David Legwand
Agreed. And for the record, the Preds heading into tonights action were 12th in GPG average. Not bad, but when you consider that the Bruins are .79 GPG ahead of where we’re at, that tells you that there’s still a need for improvement in that area.
The goal is to win the Cup (and as DB said, to help getting the big 2 Dmen to stick around), not just beat the Wild and Jackets.
Defense keeps you in games........offense wins them!
by Grizzledbear on Feb 1, 2012 2:07 AM EST via mobile up reply actions
We're not getting a rental so what's out there?
I just don’t see anything out there worth trading for or sending a slew of draft picks. As I said, IF we keep it up and our PP doesn’t fall off the cliff I expect us to stand pat at the deadline. Poile said this team will take off in the 2nd half and he’s right. The young turks have come around and will only get better. Next 2 weeks with our blistering schedule will tell. As far as convicing Webs and Suts to stay, if nothings out there to get now, an off season move or Rads (I know, we all hope) coming back might make more of a long term impact.
no rentals?
Has Poile stated that somewhere? I didn’t see the game last night, but checked the score at 4-2 Wild. Then right before bed I check again to see 5-4 Preds. I thought about how Suter keeps saying that he is waiting to see what Poile can do. To me, a rental might do the trick. Obviously this team can play, but it still needs some help scoring. Would Sutes/Weber consider it a solid move? Not sure, but it’d be something and would certainly help with winning NOW.
TN Sports fan in Hoosier Country....
A rental is what we need.
GMDP gets a rental. Then gets Suter to sign an extension and tells him go recruit Parise to come here July 1st. The rental can sign or not who cares.
by wrandsw on Feb 1, 2012 9:34 AM EST via mobile up reply actions
Waiting til the off-season to make a move will be a day late and a dollar short because Suter will already be getting a dozen or more contract offers by then. This wait and wait a bit more idea is how you lose players like Suter.
As mentioned before, we got real hot before the 2009 deadline and Poile did nothing……..we all know how that worked out.
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by Grizzledbear on Feb 1, 2012 11:26 AM EST via mobile up reply actions
FYI, we do not HAVE to score as much as the Bruins.
Sure it’s nice, and infinite goals are great but the Bruins have a lot of blowouts. Basically stats padding, and they have a whole 30 more goals than us at this point. But they beat teams like this:
FINAL: CGY (0) – BOS (9)
FINAL: FLA (0) – BOS (8)
FINAL: BOS (6) – PHI (0)
FINAL: BOS (6) – NYI (0)
FINAL: BOS (7) – TOR (0)
There’s 36 goals right there. A lot more than was needed.
I remember a certain Braves team beating the Twins in one game by a huge margin in the World Series: 14-5. The final game was won by the Twins 1-0 in extra innings to take the title.
And while baseball != hockey, and blowing out teams is impressive: it is no guarantee of success. Plus, the Bruins have not won like that since Jan 5 and going 50/50 in close games now. Just adding one scorer that they can lean on for a game or two – even a Whitney rental can definitely push them very far.
"We want to keep beating them...to break their pride and break their season...is a huge thing for us." - David Legwand
Mike Fisher
is awesome in just about in every way imaginable.
"We want to keep beating them...to break their pride and break their season...is a huge thing for us." - David Legwand
yeah if he keeps playing like this, i don’t see the big need for another forward….although it still would be nice
at this point i think the top 6 forward is necessary to keep Suter/Weber happy
which is a shame because our guys play their hearts out.
by JBoogie22 on Jan 31, 2012 11:32 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Honey Badger's stock is rising:
Trotz on the Craig Smith line: “They were my first line today.”
"We want to keep beating them...to break their pride and break their season...is a huge thing for us." - David Legwand
what are you talking about?
He’s playing with Matt Halischuk and Brandon Yip! is there a better line? [borderline sarcasm]
by Only Fan In J.C. ? on Feb 1, 2012 12:41 AM EST up reply actions
That's very true. They did get points tonight, too.
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yep
HB got an assist Hustlechuck and yip both got a goal and an assist
by Herzausstein on Feb 1, 2012 12:45 AM EST up reply actions
bad penalties, no D. The Flames choked that one away.
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by Shawn Kehoe on Jan 31, 2012 11:42 PM EST up reply actions
Schneider
is playing his ass off tonight. It should easily be 3-1 or 4-1 Chicago.
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by Shawn Kehoe on Jan 31, 2012 11:42 PM EST up reply actions
CBJ haven’t yet shown up against SJS.
Poor CBJ fans…
by LuvthePreds on Jan 31, 2012 11:46 PM EST up reply actions
CBJ haven’t yet shown up against SJS. FTFY.
"We want to keep beating them...to break their pride and break their season...is a huge thing for us." - David Legwand
you wonder why they lose…. could be cause the guy leading the team in ice time right now is BRETT LEBDA
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by Creeping Death on Jan 31, 2012 11:54 PM EST up reply actions
We were worried our boys were still on All-Star Break. They must have theirs on milk cartons.
by LuvthePreds on Jan 31, 2012 11:56 PM EST up reply actions
That was freakin' EPIC!
I had to DVR the game, so I just finished watching it. I almost turned it off, but it is my custom to watch til the bitter end no matter how hopeless – I am so glad I did. It is absolutely ridiculous that the Preds won that one in regulation.
#nevergiveup (i didn’t really use that hashtag, did i?)
by LuvthePreds on Jan 31, 2012 11:58 PM EST up reply actions
cmon NHL.com
I was out at a bar in knoxville and couldn’t get then to put the game on. I am waiting to DVR the replay on FSN and NHL.com still doesnt have the replay up. WTF. Must have been a hell of a game.
Da Vinci Code? Contra code? up, down, up, down, select
WHY IS IT
nobody seems concerned we played like shirt until late 3rd period. its awesome, but its lucky. wont happen often. we better be better against the flyers. also doesnt change the fact we need a scorer. our D looked like it did when the cube was out at the start of the season.
I’m not concerned because it was our first game back from a long break. The third period looked like real Predators hockey. We just needed a moment to get our shit together. And you say it won’t happen again, but how many comebacks have we had like this so far this year?? I think we counted at LEAST 4 in the thread, but I’m sure we’re missing a few. That’s just what we do. It’s scary, but we do it…. hopefully less frequently in this half of the season though.
Anyway, I wouldn’t worry. It was our first game back.
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I wouldn’t worry either. Would be nice to have a scorer and a vet Dman… but this team knows how to win no matter the odds
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by Creeping Death on Feb 1, 2012 12:15 AM EST up reply actions
PERSISTANCE! DETERMINATION! RESILIENCE!
(Am I missing any?)
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you misspelled Esilience. There is no “R” in it ;)
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by Creeping Death on Feb 1, 2012 12:16 AM EST up reply actions
Is there anoth joke behind that, or just the misspelling during the GDT?
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during the playoffs last year they were doing a video on the megatron and had the word ‘resilience’ up but didn’t have it formatted right and it said “esilience” from hence time forth its been a joke for errbody that saw it
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by Creeping Death on Feb 1, 2012 12:31 AM EST up reply actions
I find that any time you can talk like Charles Barkley is a good time. During the first two periods we were just terrrble
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by Creeping Death on Feb 1, 2012 12:36 AM EST up reply actions
FYI...We have *7* comebacks, NHL-leading.
At What Point Are These No Longer Surprising?: Tuesday night’s comeback victory conjured memories of Nashville’s late-game heroics from the month of December—namely the two very late goals and overtime winner by Colin Wilson at Columbus on Dec. 8, and the Dec. 22 Martin Erat tally with 8.4 seconds left to topple those same Blue Jackets. For the season, Nashville leads the NHL with 7 comeback wins when down by at least two goals, according to Elias Sports Bureau. That’s one more such comeback than either Ottawa or Philadelphia, who have 6 each.
"We want to keep beating them...to break their pride and break their season...is a huge thing for us." - David Legwand
Still trying to remember them all!
The 2 vs Columbus
@ Wild tonight
@ Vancouver (the 6-5 crazy game)
"We want to keep beating them...to break their pride and break their season...is a huge thing for us." - David Legwand
@ San Jose, 4-3 OT win.
"We want to keep beating them...to break their pride and break their season...is a huge thing for us." - David Legwand
vs. Red Wings Dec 15th – 4-3
"We want to keep beating them...to break their pride and break their season...is a huge thing for us." - David Legwand
Found the last one!
vs. Colorado Jan 12 — 3-2
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Here you go:
1. San Jose (November 5) 4-3 OT
3. Columbus (December 8) 4-3 OT
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I agree with predswilrule. What we’ve been able to show in these types of comeback wins is that we can find a way to beat subpar teams even when we don’t play that well for much of the game. That will get you into the playoffs and we’re certainly better than at least 8 of the other teams in our conference. However, the goal is to advance in the playoffs and for that we still could use the oft mentioned scorer and maybe a vet Dman (I’m 50/50 on that).
The difference here is that a quality forward added to this team makes us a legit (yes, I’m going to say it) Cup contender, not just a team that needs a boost to get into the playoffs. That’s pretty big stuff when you think about it. :)
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by Grizzledbear on Feb 1, 2012 1:37 AM EST via mobile up reply actions
eh?
I wouldn’t say Detroit, San Jose or Vancouver are subpar teams.
How can I be a human rocket ship without any rocket fuel?
by djzielin on Feb 1, 2012 2:57 AM EST via mobile up reply actions
I’m talking about the comeback wins against the Jackets and Wild. The games against the teams you mentioned were much more conventional type comebacks, not of the scoring 3 or 4 goals in the last 5mins or so of the game variety.
Defense keeps you in games........offense wins them!
by Grizzledbear on Feb 1, 2012 11:29 AM EST via mobile up reply actions
YOU JUST WONT WIN
like that in the playoffs. also, when the play gets tight during the playoffs i still dont think we have enough finishers. years of a bad PP makes me wonder how it does come april as well.
honestly, tho, every team is going to have a bad game.
You can’t expect them to be world beaters every game. Any other team prob would’ve given that game up.
by JBoogie22 on Feb 1, 2012 10:04 AM EST via iPhone app up reply actions
we may not have a sexy scorer on our team, but I like having 4 lines that can score. 2 guys on the 4th line with over 10 goals and lots of other guys approaching the 15 goal mark. Goals is goals. GO PREDS!
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Absolutely. I TOTALLY agree with you. I really hope GMDP brings someone in, but I do love how we produce from all lines.
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if we only had one or two lines that scored and they went cold, we would be screwed. but any given night any of our lines could step up and be our best line
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by Creeping Death on Feb 1, 2012 12:16 AM EST up reply actions
I think that’s why so many people hate playing the Preds… you don’t really know who to cover because everyone is dangerous. We don’t HAVE that one guy that worries you… we have 4 lines of them. (Except Tits :) haha.)
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heck yes! Yip, Hali and HB came to play tonight. HB had some sick moves out there
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by Creeping Death on Feb 1, 2012 12:19 AM EST up reply actions
Honey Badger was DESTROYING.
I kept waiting for him to score.
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hali is insane, he was one of the better pickups recently
by JBoogie22 on Feb 1, 2012 10:07 AM EST via iPhone app up reply actions
Keep dissing Tits...
I think he reads the threads. Whenever you start talking bad about him he goes on a scoring streak.
Beer... Now there's a temporary solution.-Homer Simpson
Goals ARE goals?
I know you’re excited, but let us still try and use proper English.
And why can’t we have both?
Suffer little children, and forbid them not, to come unto me: for of such is where the Stanley Cup can be found.
by Pekka for Predator Pontiff on Feb 1, 2012 2:54 PM EST up reply actions
from Fisher's site, posted before tonight's game
“Fisher has been playing some of his best hockey of late with 13 points in his last 12 games. The 13 points are the most Fisher has recorded in one calendar month since he set a career high with 15 points (in 14 games) for Ottawa in January 2008.”
(boxquote thing doesn’t work on this computer….weird)
Anyway, after tonight, that’s 15 points in his 13 games. Woo-hoo!
and I bet they weren’t as exciting as they were this month. Think of the tough teams we have played and he has scored on
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by Creeping Death on Feb 1, 2012 12:20 AM EST up reply actions
See what happens when you get traded to a good team?
Suffer little children, and forbid them not, to come unto me: for of such is where the Stanley Cup can be found.
by Pekka for Predator Pontiff on Feb 1, 2012 2:55 PM EST up reply actions
Not sure who is shocked more: me or the Wild!
I got so overwhelmed that I somehow deleted my previous attempt at a post (damn technology!). :D
Having been preoccupied with some other things tonight, I left the game once it became 4-1. So about 15mins later out of curiousity I check the droid for the score and it’s 4-1. Click again for an update about 5mins later and it’s 4-3. Has the droid taken operational control of the game I ask? What the heck, I click again and it’s 4-4! Surely the droid has assumed dominion by now, so I click again and it’s 5-4! :o think I’ll keep the droid close by during all games from now on. :D
Harding really displayed a lack of inner strength the way he fell apart after giving up a few goals in that 3rd period. The 5th goal by Fisher was just the result of a goalie who was replaying the last goal he gave up in his head. But the way we have come back like this a number of times this season is a testament to how this team believes in itself and each other. That alone will take a team far in this league.
The Preds theme song right now should be Santana’s “Everything is Going Our Way”, cuz it sure is right now. :)
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by Grizzledbear on Feb 1, 2012 12:23 AM EST via mobile reply actions
Alll night loong!
My favorite song to play after a winning game.
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for some reason that video always reminds me of Police Academy 5
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by Creeping Death on Feb 1, 2012 12:34 AM EST up reply actions
cause I watched 1,2,3,4…. 5 just seemed to be the next logical step
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by Creeping Death on Feb 1, 2012 12:37 AM EST up reply actions
Eh. Fair enough I guess. Haha. I don’t judge, I just wonder!
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sad thing is that one was my favorite and I used to rent it all the time as a kid
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by Creeping Death on Feb 1, 2012 12:40 AM EST up reply actions
That’s funny. I’ve actually never seen it, but it just seems like a…. slightly lower-quality movie. LOL
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oh it was…. but I had low quality standards as a kid… and I guess I still do
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by Creeping Death on Feb 1, 2012 12:45 AM EST up reply actions
Hahahaha, no judgment. I’ve seen Troll 2 more than once. If you haven’t watched it, you should. With beer.
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it's up there with
Hobo with a shotgun and Thankskilling
by Herzausstein on Feb 1, 2012 12:53 AM EST up reply actions
Hobo with a Shotgun??
I’ve never seen that, but it sounds AWESOME.
Ever seen “Killer Drag Queens on Dope?” Check it out. It’s awful, but surprisingly funny and self-aware, which my friends and I TOTALLY hasn’t expected.
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Hobo with a Shotgun is pretty self explanatory
he’s trying to clean up the streets where he lives…. never seen that gonna have to check it out now
I will have to watch it!
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by Creeping Death on Feb 1, 2012 12:55 AM EST up reply actions
You gotta watch Troll 2 with the Rifftrax. It’s what the Mystery Science Theater guys(some of them at least) are doing now.
Aw, I LOVE the classic MST3K movies. Merlin’s Shop of Mystical Wonders has to be my favorite.
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I’ll have to look that one up, pretty sure my brother has them all. I’d have to go with Manos as my favorite.
Manos is pretty excellent. My top two are Merlin and Space Mutiny.
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Oh yeah Space Mutiny. Was going to ask if you’d seen Mitchell but if I do that this conversation will never stop haha just constant back and forth of title naming.
I haven’t seen that one, actually. I’ll look it up. But yeah, the title swapping will continue for another 2 hours if we don’t stop now… so many excellent ones, though. I’m so glad my roommate introduced me to it.
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Yeah, you owe them a big high five. Mitchell might actually be my favorite now that I think about it. Well I’m off to finish the second season of The League.
The last dragon and Killer clowns from outer space. These two movies are awesomely awful.
by Preds of State on Feb 1, 2012 2:41 AM EST via Android app up reply actions
MITCHELLLLLLLLL!!!!
World Wide Weber.
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by cisar on Feb 1, 2012 3:47 AM EST via Android app up reply actions 1 recs
Correction, that Santana song is called “Everything is Coming Our Way”………same difference. :)
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by Grizzledbear on Feb 1, 2012 1:26 AM EST via mobile up reply actions
Eyes glazing over and heartbeat back to normal, but I guess I’ll stay up to see the end of the CHI-VAN game, mayitnotgotoOT.
from Twitter
“Ducks need all the help that’s humanly possible. Nashville offers some with amazing 5-4 comeback win over Minnesota.”
We helped the dirty Ducks? Oh, sure, ruin it for us…
I’m tellin’ y’all right now, the Ducks may well snatch that #8 seed before all is said and done. They’re really the only team currently in 8th place or lower who has the ability to go on a long hot streak.
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by Grizzledbear on Feb 1, 2012 1:28 AM EST via mobile up reply actions
Video highlights are finally up
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Well, the Devils beating the Rangers is a pretty big deal. However…. the Pens beating the Leafs is NOT. Nor is the Bruins beating the Sens.
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Yeah, I’ve just come to expect that by now.
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they just changed the domain name from www.nhl.com to www.crosbyupdates.com
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by Creeping Death on Feb 1, 2012 12:39 AM EST up reply actions
oh crap, I didn’t know it would make those so you could click on them…. nobody click on the second one incase its something bad
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by Creeping Death on Feb 1, 2012 12:41 AM EST up reply actions
thank goodness. that could have been sarcasm gone wrong. just what I need… get banned from OtF for posting a link to something bad… I could understand getting banned for being friends with PfPP or DFtB
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by Creeping Death on Feb 1, 2012 12:43 AM EST up reply actions
Is DFtB still alive?? I haven’t seen him around in ages…
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Oh god. I just realized what that said… that was accidentally in poor taste.
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its ok. haha. he had to leave town and change his name. he really did that. you can ask PfPP to have my story backed up ;)
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by Creeping Death on Feb 1, 2012 12:57 AM EST up reply actions
Yeah! Damn, I’m glad the Nucks won that. Whew.
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yeh me too
sadly Hawks still get a point
by Herzausstein on Feb 1, 2012 12:39 AM EST up reply actions
it sucks
to be glad that the Nucks won a game…
by Only Fan In J.C. ? on Feb 1, 2012 12:47 AM EST up reply actions
look at it as being glad the hawks lost :)
by Herzausstein on Feb 1, 2012 12:48 AM EST up reply actions
Yeah, that works too
I’m gonna have to pull for the Nucks again on Thursday too… oh wait, I’ve got to cheer for the Wings losing. That’s a little easier :-)
by Only Fan In J.C. ? on Feb 1, 2012 12:50 AM EST up reply actions
Well, it's over.
Eek. At least it wasn’t 7-0?
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and then it gets aweeeeesome! (Do that in the high-pitched Barney voice.)
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Alright ladies and gentlemen, I'm out for the night.
My heart rate is finally normal, so I’m going to bed! Go Preds!!
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Greatest/Craziest Game Of The Night!!!! But...
We STILL do not even get a link on the front page of NHL.com, WHAT A JOKE.
maybe if the team had injured their soft tissue they could have made the front page
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by Creeping Death on Feb 1, 2012 2:12 AM EST up reply actions
Nothing on Sportscenter, NHL.com, or after the game on the NHL Network
We’re the most dangerous team that no one is talking about. I thought that at least the NHL Network would be showing the comeback highlights after the game. When I tuned in? More Sidney Crosby drama.
I hope this team shoves it down everyones throat in the playoffs. The complete lack of regard is insulting.
29 NHL teams?
http://enterprisewallpaper.com/
Says that wallpaper is available for 29 teams. I counted the links, and there are 29. No, they didn’t omit CBJ, No wallpaper for Toronto! Wonder whether the team wouldn’t allow inclusion???
That would be my guess, or the company did not want to pay for the roalties.
or the company did not want to pay for the roalties.
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They were drooling all over themselves about Pittsburgh’s win last night. Pittsburgh scored three in the third to come back from a three goal deficit and tie the game against Toronto. Eventually they won in a shootout.
On the Pen’s victory: “This has only happened twice this year… blah blah blah… and more Penguin love.”
On the Pred’s victory: “There are some angry fans in Minnesota.” None of the fawning about the comeback like they did with Pittsburgh. Nevermind that Pittsburgh was at home and won in a shootout. The Preds, being on the road and winning in regulation is more impressive in my mind.
Seriously, people?
Hallichuk was the player of the game, not Fisher. It was Chuk’s hard work that led to the first two goals when no one else was doing anything.
That’s a good point. Without those first two goals, those late game heroics would have come up short.
Defense keeps you in games........offense wins them!
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