Well, I didn't really anticipate beating the wings, but I also didn't anticipate only scoring 1 goal in two games vs. one of the worst (statistically) goalies in the league. The wings have certainly flipped that proverbial switch once the playoffs started and look like they will not be denied. Not by us anyway.
Our roster has holes and it has had holes all season long, but game in and game out over the course of the regular season Hitch was masterful at devising a game plan that masked those holes. When you face an experienced and solid opponent like the Red Wings, it isn't long before they expose them and, with their skill, speed and tenacity, can make you look a bit silly.
There is no shame in what has gone on in the series so far. The wings have scored 6 of their 8 goals on the pp. This doesn't speak well for our pk, but this is a pp that was league's best all season long. Our pp has actually looked better this post season, but we haven't been able to convert. That is the difference, they convert on their chances, we didn't.
As it stands now, the first playoff game in the history of Nationwide arena is two nights away and we are all looking forward to blowing the lid off the place!
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The guys learned some things in the first two games. They've not seen this level of intensity all year. Props to Detroit.
In the end nothing as really changed. The keys to the series are still the same.
So the question is, how is the confidence of the Jackets?
Based on the way we finished Game 2, I think the guys are fine. I thought we started to take it to them some in period two. I think the guys started to figure how the level they needed to play at.
I liked the adjustments Hitch made for game two.
I think people expect me to be upset or down. Honestly, I am happy and relaxed. This is not to say "I am just happy to be in the playoffs". Nothing is further from the truth.
In all honesty, I think this is finally a series.
Corina,
You really need to get a life. Are you going to kiss up to Hitch forever? You were always a FAKE fan. The minute the FLyers fired Hitch, your alleged support for them ended.
Just jump from the bridge already, you horrid piece of trash!!!
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