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Originally Posted by mithrilG60
Looks like whomever we get will be nice and tired by the time Game 1 rolls around  I'll root for the Wings simply because I was born in Windsor and their overall age means the long series will probably have a bigger effect on them |
What a game! This is the first game of the series that the Wings dominated. Of the 6 games the Wings had a 1-0 lead and lost it with 8 minutes left in the 3rd of Game 1, lost a 2-1 lead with 4 min left in Game 3, out played San Jose (from what I read) in game 4, and straight up stole Game 5. Game 6 was a different one for sure. It was all Wings for probably 55 of the 60 minutes. Howard was very good again. Filpula, Datsyuk, Z, and Kronwall all had good games. When the Sharks scored first, I admit I was worried. Too many times in the past the Wings will dominate TOP, shots, chances, etc, only to end up losing the game. But, they kept up the pressure and it paid off.
Funny how the Wings didn't look like the old and slow team in this game. Like I've said before, if they lose it's cause they're old and slow. If they win it's experience. San Jose was beaten to the lose pucks all night, but rather than being old and slow, they "lack heart". Call it what you will, but the Wings finally got the better of them for a whole game. Game 7 should be a nail-biter.
As for the next round, whoever moves on I think will be emotionally and physically drained. Especially given the 3-0 to 3-3 comeback. I tend to agree with Tom. If the Wings win game 7, I think they can beat the Nucks. If the Sharks win, for whatever reason I think Vancouver will win the west.