Senators beat Wings, 3-2
In the big game on Saturday evening against the Ottawa Senators, the Wings fell short losing 2-3. While I thought it was an enjoyable game despite the fact the Wings lost, I was disappointed in the team’s play. Yes, the Sens played great and deserved the win, but we didn’t really see the Detroit team we normally do until the third period.
I don’t think I can say it any better than Matt at On the Wings:
Some folks, such as Sherry at Scarlett Ice, and Jes Golbez at AOL Fanhouse, are writing that the game lived up to the hype. I have to disagree and it’s not because the Wings lost. Had they played at a level on par with that the Senators played and still lost, I would, of course, be disappointed, but I’d be right there with the people saying it was as good a game as advertised. But they didn’t play at the same level as the Senators, not for much of the game, anyway.
Whereas Ottawa came out of the gates in all three periods flying, the Wings were flat when they needed life the most. They were able to make it a game in the third period, but they couldn’t keep up in the end. Usually it is Detroit that has the opposition standing around, watching them play. Last night, for too much of the game, the Wings were the observers.
I was pleased to see Dominik Hasek play well in front of the Ottawa crowd as they were hoping to see him struggle in front of his former team’s home crowd.
It’s not the end of the world that the Wings have lost two straight to Minnesota and Ottawa. It is frustrating to see the special teams, particularly the power play, struggle over the last few games. I wanted to see Detroit play its best against Ottawa and I just don’t believe we saw that on Saturday night.
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