This was a difficult road stretch for Detroit – in Boston, Colorado, Tampa Bay, and finally Toronto tonight. We beat the Bruins, lost 1-0 (2-0 with the empty netter) to the Avs in a throwback physical battle, surrendered a two-goal lead (twice) to fall in a shootout vs. the Lightning, then took down the Maple Leafs 5-4 in OT after leading 4-1.
Tyler Bertuzzi. The Calder Cup Champion Griffin kicked some Avalanche ass, earning himself a two-game suspension. We have always had skaters (Nyquist, Larkin, Athanasiou) but besides Abdelkader and maybe Glendening, I didn’t see us defending our players from bullshit physicality enough. As soon as Colorado cheap-shotted Dylan Larkin, we responded.
Our reputation is back. We made it to the playoffs for so long, we may have been slightly spoiled. But our Grand Rapids Griffins developed a 2017 title team that is now flourishing on the big league level. As Mickey Redmond said, I can’t believe I’m even saying this so early, but we’re only one game back of the wild card. Keep it up, Red Wings!!
Hopefully have my nails done for next game! GO RED WINGS
That’s my girl!! ♥