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Another Must Win

04/07/2024 at 12:30pm EDT

Good day and welcome to all. As we all know, today’s game, like every game for at least the past three weeks have been must wins. Too bad for the fans that the brain trust behind the benches just haven’t been able to drill that home.

Lalonde said. “It still feels like if we just win, we can control our own destiny.

Ya think?

It’s the Sabers vs the Red Wings. The puck drops around 1:00 PM and will be broadcast nationally on TNT, and on the Red Wings Radio Network WWJ Newsradio (950 AM in Detroit) for your listening pleasure. Also available on MAX, and SPORTSNET+.

It’s a Live Blog!

akwingsfan

so Perron, 1st line and Czarnik, 2nd line, both get rewarded for costing the wings at least a point.

can we get a coach who has hair?

LGRW

bigfrog

Yes Kate. A MUST win today. No slacking off.🤨

bezukov

Well gang.  Six games left.  The Wings got through the murderers row and got some points on the way.  Now were out into the final run of games, and theyre all winnable.   LGRW!

bezukov

Cool Hand!  Thats how we start the game!

bigfrog

Now only if the "Cat" will wake up.🤪

calquake

Hola fellow reprobate travelers. L.G.R.W.

CHL! The only guy playing playoff hockey besides Larkin.

Cigar-Nurse

Hola 19. Cool Hand getting er goin to a good start. LGRW 

rwbill

Afternoon, Bitches ! 

We are actually getting to Must Win games facing a points deficit and only 12 points available.

Cigar-Nurse

Kaner splits em for a goal. Way to go. Keep the pedal down boys. 

calquake

It's early but a fast start is good to see.

Cigar-Nurse

Larks with the awesome one timer. 

Kate

Saw that little douchey head tap on Larkin right before he ripped it home.

Lets Go Red Wings!!!!!

Kate

Why in the f**k wasnt the hit from behind called? What a huge load of crap.

Lets Go Red Wings!!!!!

bezukovKate

Another example of NHL refs leaving the players to settle things on their own.   Good thing that never goes wrong.  

Kate

Bullshit call. I call bullshit!

Lets Go Red Wings!!!!!

Cigar-Nurse

Buffalo gets one back after an obvious dive. Get er back. 

rwbill

Well, that is some BS given the lack of calls on some previous plays.

bezukov

Thanks refs.  Glad were doing lottery ball officiating today.   

bezukov

I dont know if puck-shy is a word, but its the term I have for DeBrincat. He had two steps on his defender in the playoff circle and a good chance to shoot.  He passed to a double covered Kane instead, and the puck goes the other way for a prolonged possession for Buffalo.  Its like hes afraid to take charge with the puck.  

Cigar-Nursebezukov

Yeah I dont know if its an injury, or lack of confidence. Something definitely is wrong there. 

KateCigar-Nurse

This has been happening for about a month with the Cat. I said upper body aboot 3 weeks ago. He doesnt seem to be able to rip that patented shot. Plus hes placed on the opposite side of the ice at times.

bigfrog

3-1 After One. Letting Buffalo cycle too much.😠

calquake

I'm getting so old that I shout when I'm on a long distance phone call.

"Get off your lawn."

Cigar-Nurse

BTW have noticed the Wings have not used a 3rd jersey this year. Not that I mind. 

retrospecd

Like I said before, Walman is out and Maata is in.

Walman does not fit in the current D team.

Maybe if we lose Ghost he can take that spot but right now Ghost is better then Walman.

Immediately as soon as Walman is out, the D plays much better.

Not a coincidence.

VPalmerretrospecd

Walman was a decent first pair guy for about 60 games to start the season, not sure what happened to him. Even before 6 games missed due to injury, he has been regressing.

rwbill

Im probably not the only one clinching a diamond right now anticipating Buffalos second goal which will make it a one shot clincher.

bezukov

Jesus that was a bad three minutes.  They gotta stop these habits that turn the puck over.   

bezukov

At some point we gotta stop playing prevent.  Buffalo is tilting the ice back at us.  

rwbill

JFC I need to make a cup of that crack-tea that calquake talked about.  Or was it me. 

rwbill

Sweet Sassy Molassy can we get through this period without giving up a second goal, or third?  Hurry that clock up. 

RWHockey13

You have to play a strong forecheck for 60 minutes.

Kate

How many times is a zebra going to interfere in the play?

Lets Go Red Wings!!!!!

bezukov

Alright boys.  Buffalo had their period.  Take the initiative back.  

rwbill

Well I feel fortunate to get through that period still 3-1.

Bill_H

Another one of those games where we get out-stat'd but are ahead on the scoreboard. (e.g. 5on5 it's 21-9 SCF - BUF).  The team doesn't know what to do under pressure in their own zone. That wasn't the case when they were winning.  Nobody seems to position themselves where they can move the puck out of their own zone.  Come on boys.  Let's play better in the 3rd!!

bezukov

I dont know how that organist hasnt passed out wearing a flannel under that blazer.  

rwbill

My word the refs are choosing not to call some blatant penalties. 

rwbill

Good God.  Dollar to a donut this is not the final score. 

bezukov

Cat passed on another good chance to shoot.  

Kate

The Wings have to keep coming at them. More forecheck. More everything.

Lets Go Red Wings!!!!!

rwbill

Yeah Kate their goal seems to be get it out to the red line if possible, thats too many opportunities for Beefalo.

bezukov

This is like watching a group of teenagers with back packs walk around a convenience store for 40 minutes and wondering if they will shoplift.

Cigar-Nurse

I count 11 sog since the 3rd goal 7 minutes in. Need more offense. 

bezukov

This whole situation is emblematic of what a clown car show NHL refereeing is.  

Kate

The Wings have to show more heart/desperation here. I dont care what the score is. Its called playing to win.

Lets Go Red Wings!!!!!

calquake

The Wings may win but it's not the confidence inducing type.

bezukov

Alex Lyon.  First star of the game if this holds up.  

Kate

Id rather see them ice it.😉☘

Lets Go Red Wings!!!!!

bezukov

Fuck these refs.  

At least they cant ice it now.  

Kate

What a load of crap. Come on Wings!

Lets Go Red Wings!!!!!

bezukov

In what other league can a guy take a swing on an opposing player after play stops, and his team ends up with the advantage?

bezukov

Bill you still making bets buddy?  😂

Kate

Hang in there Wings.

Lets Go Red Wings!!!!!

Kate

Next game folks.😉☘

Lets Go Red Wings!!!!!

rwbill

Big 2 points.  Now gotta get some losses by the other POS clubs.

Cigar-Nurse

We win after an unimpressive last 53 minutes there. Until Tuesday, have a great rest o the weekend 19. 

rwbill

I lost a dollar, or a donut, but glad for it.  But I did make a diamond.

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