Finals rematch tonight, Wings come to Carolina

[Cane Says]

The canes haven't been playing well lately, and the defending champs are coming to town tonight. I know the Wings are down some men, but they are still gonna be a tough opponent.
If the Canes can generate some offense and shut down the Wings forwards, they should do well. Of course, that's a lot to ask for given the way they have played lately.

An predictions?

[ChrisFrez]

I'm looking forward to this as well :) One of my fondest Stanley Cup finals memories is the 3rd OT goal by Larianov in last years finals :)

Offense is clicking for the Wings, defense is struggling just a tad while we are still working out communication problems with Cujo in net and our new young Defense corps.

Looking forward to this one tonight - is Irbe gonna start??

[Cane Says]

Originally posted by ChrisFrez
Looking forward to this one tonight - is Irbe gonna start??

I doubt Irbe will start tonight's game. I am sure that management is still seething off that incredibly soft goal he let in Wednesday night against Vancouver. I think Weekes will start. He is back home where he had a tremendous series of games during the 9 game home stand. We got a point out of all those gmaes if i remember correctly, 13 out of a possible 18 i think?

The Canes will have to play a tight game if they hope to win tonight. Everything will have to click, including our power play. And they can't give up stupid penalties like they did against Vancouver.

[Cane Says]

what a crazy game. I am listening to it over the Internet while I am at work. Hlavac has a hat trick!!!!!!!!!!!! :cool: The Canes are up 5-4 in the third!! The canes are playing their a$$es off. OH MY GOD!!!!!!!! FRANCIS just scored 6-4!!!!!!!!!!!

[Cane Says]

Originally posted by Cane Says
OH MY GOD!!!!!!!! FRANCIS just scored 6-4!!!!!!!!!!!
Sorry, kapanen scored, Francis with an assist!

[Cane Says]

Game over, Canes WIN!!!!!!!!!!! What an awesome game. The canes scored 5 power play goals!! And we are awful on the pp.

Looks like Weekes got a concussion, he left the game and Irbe got the 'W' which he needed. Weekes will be out for at least a week, according to the radio guy Chuck kaiton. Looks like the Canes will have to call up Pelletier to back Irbe.

[ChrisFrez]

What a wild and crazy game to say the least. Absolutely no defense whatsoever - that was thown out the window completely.

Canes wanted it more last night and they got it.

Canes were unbelievable at getting good positioning on the Powerplay last night - taking advantage of the big defensive lapses, miscues and bad positioning of the Wings (remember, the Wings came in to this game in the Top 5 in the league in penalty killing AND Power play %).

Good things to take away from this game - Wings are still deadly 4 on 4 and Zetterberg continues to amaze in his rookie year.

[originalsix]

I didn't see any of this game but I read that the Canes powerplay went 5 for 9. Maltby pushed Hedican into the goalie Weeks and gave him a concussion. One diving penalty was called but I heard there were a few more that could have been. When they call a diving penalty, it should be the lone call, not a coincidental even-it-up situation. I'd like to see more call or fines on the players whining after a penatly. Maybe a crying towel award or something. Anyway, Carolina worked harder and controlled the puck more than the Wings and deserved the win.

KC