Game 2 at the GEC

[fromthetop2]

If it is anyway humanly possible, the crowd has got to be at another level for this one. Pivotal game for both teams, but a real statement game for the Preds. Power Play needs to come through for Nashville. Also, there is no way we can expect Volkun to withstand another barrage of 42 shots this game. Preds have to shoot from the point against Manny-the closer in you get, the better he gets. Preds jump out quick again, having outscored Detroit 3-0 in first period, will be key. Even more important is to neutralize them in the third period. (I don't know, have I asked for enough?)

This is the most geeked up this town has been about the Predators since they've been here, and definitely the most I've been geeked. Heard that Gary Bettman called Leopold and asked if it was as loud at the game as it appeared on TV.

Boys, let's make it LOUDER!

[FHSrebel27]

Very important game, very important. Sadly don't have tickets but I might very well go down and watch the game on the plaza. What a great time for the town and this team.

 

The defense does need to improve so as to not allow 42 shots again, but I have faith that Tomas could stop each and every one of them. He's playing great right now and I don't see any reason for that to stop. I think the PP is key, too. Ours has to get started before theirs does. With Zidlicky possibly returning tonight, that could be the key to start the ignition on our powerplay. Sullivan and Walker need to get some better chances. Granted, Detroit is doing all they can to stop them, I'd still like to see some production. If you put together some Sullivan/Walker production with what our young guns (such as Hall) are doing already, we could have a real good shot at taking the series.

 

GO PREDS!!!

[dandy82]

I don't know if it is possible to be more geeked than last game. I'll take the same crowd. We gave up a lot of shots because we were playing with a 2-0 lead and were much more defensive minded. Not sure I like that kind of hockey, but we don't want to be caught in odd man rushes.

 

The first period will be the key to the game. Det-riot will come out hard. We need to skate and not lose all the physical battles. The Dead Things will try to provoke us into penalties. We need to stay focused.

 

We need the same senario as last game. Get the lead, play the 2nd period even, and find a way to put one in the net in the third. If the Dead Things don't get the lead first, look for them to start crying about the calls sometime around the 12 minute mark in the 2nd.

 

Look me up. Unfortunately, I'm in section 329, almost at the top. Last game I was in 107, watching a drunk Dead Thing fan barf his guts out.

[FHSrebel27]

Very good point about the number of shots going with the fact that we had a 2-0 lead. Hadn't thought about that.

[FHSrebel27]

YESSSSS!!!!! How about those Nashville Predators?!?! Now I just need a ticket for Saturday which I fear will be hard...

[dandy82]

If I have an extra, you can have it. There is a possibility, but no promises.

[FHSrebel27]

You wouldn't give to a democrat! In all seriousness though, the gesture is very nice (hmm, tickets for votes?). Just let me know (and I'm willing to fork out an arm and a leg... and the other foot).

Edited April 14, 2004 by FHSrebel27

[dandy82]

There is a catch...... All you dems call us republicans greedy. You have to post what the ticket cost you. sing my praises lol

 

 

Again, no promises of a ticket. I have 4, my brother wants one, and I need 2.

[fromthetop2]

Unbelievable, Preds pitch a shutout against the Red Wing Army. Preds are faster, quicker, looser, and obviously using their cheapshot tactics against them. I'm so hoarse today, I might have to carry a pen and notepad and use that instead of talking. Volkun is smoking Manny the Sieve. Hamhuis has more points than Yzerman. Reading the Detroit papers and they are getting very nervous and wondering what is going on. Mo Mentum is singing country music now. Take this next one up there and we'll close out Saturday.

Shock the World Baby!

[FHSrebel27]

The should be worried!! Just don't forget who said we were going to take the series, Vokoun would get a shut out and Legwand would get the first (home) goal... I'm looking REAL smart right now. I hope they don't make me look not so smart and go to 7. I wouldn't be able to handle that. GO PREDS!

[OnlineLC]

This is getting too stressful for me. I had a class last night, I have one on Thursday Night and I have an exam on Saturday.

 

I really hope Vokoun stays hot. I thing with the age of the Red Wings, the longer the series goes, the better it is for us.