Game #5: Wings 3, Pens 4 (3OT)
Last night’s game concluded at 12:45am at Joe Louis Arena in a disappointing 4-3 triple overtime loss for all Detroit fans. The team was 34.7 seconds away from winning the Stanley Cup and blew it. Yes, I’m frustrated that the team lost their lead in regulation. Yes, I’m frustrated that we couldn’t score on our many chances in the three different overtimes. But, I felt like the team played hard. They played like they wanted to win (from the third period on that is) and definitely by the third, they dominated the majority of the game. While Pittsburgh was certainly desperate and had nothing to lose, I felt like the Wings were playing with more intensity and unfortunately it did not reflect in the final score.
I wouldn’t say I’m terrified that the Wings won’t be able to win another game, but I just don’t like the thought of the series heading back to a Game #7 and then a Wings’ loss equals no Cup. I believe the Wings have shown that they are definitely the better of the two teams and we just need one more win. Pittsburgh has to win two more (but a total of three straight wins) and another game on the road. I just hope that losing the game after it was in their hands with just under 35 seconds left in the game has made the Wings even more determined to finish the series out in Pittsburgh and that the uber long game and short break in between games does not hurt our older team. I guess we’ll just have to wait and see what happens on Wednesday night.
As with past home games, my dad took photos at the game and you can view the Flickr gallery here. Due to broadcast regulations in the SCF, he could not use the camera he typically shoots with so that explains any differences you may note from the previous galleries.
Zetterberg takes a shot on Fleury. He had two assists in the loss.
Fleury was the reason the Penguins won Game #5. He faced 58 shots and stopped all but three. Impressive.
Scrum in front of the Pittsburgh net.
ESPN Highlights of the action.
Couple more thoughts…
Let them play! I know they had to call the penalty on Hudler since he did draw blood, BUT I hate that a power play goal decided a game in the third overtime. And the three other penalties (two for Detroit, one for Pittsburgh) were not bad enough to warrant a penalty in an overtime game of this magnitude. I have the mindset that unless there is blood or something bad, the refs should not call a penalty after regulation.
As time was winding down in regulation, two Pittsburgh fans were standing in their seats in front of the auxiliary press box. The girl was wiping tears from her face and I almost felt bad. And then Pittsburgh scored and the sounds of joy from those two still rings in my head. Ugh.
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June 3rd, 2008 at 8:15 pm
That just sucks Christy….its what I get for predicting the Wings in 6…I apologize.