Very impressed but very worried. This game was too easy. I was surprised the Stars came out so -- I know it's a cliche -- FLAT. What happened to this team's fire, it's drive? It was CLEARLY the best team in the league in the first two playoff rounds. Getting through Anaheim and then San Jose was a major accomplishment, but the Stars didn't show any of the same speed and passion against the Wings.
I like that the Wings were able to roll their lines, because this relieves a burden on Datsyuk and Zetterberg. Far too often, I think Babcock plays these two TOO much. It's good to see Maltby and Draper killing penalties, along with Cleary. When the Wings are ahead, I like to see Babcock rely on some of the other Wings. He, more than any of the Wings recent coaches, plays his top guys too much, in my humble opinion.
Now, for Game 2. If the Wings win, they put a tremendous amount of pressure on the Stars. But a Stars' split means the Wings face all the pressure. Playing in Dallas is tough, and I think this thing will go at least six games. If the Wings lose tomorrow night, I fully expect a nail-biting Game 7.
Friday, May 9, 2008
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