Red Wings 4, Turtles 0
Where have we seen this before?
Colorado made their gamest attempt to renew their rivalry with Detroit. Of course it completely failed as the Wings easily dispatched the Avs 4-0. But team captain Nick Lidstrom was knocked out of the game so it remains to be seen how seriously he was injured.
The good news is that initial reports suggest he only has a minor injury. Rookie d-man Derek Meech stepped up and had a great game, leading all Detroit skaters in ice time, going +2, tallying an assist, and was on the ice for all four Detroit goals.
The winless streak is finally snapped as the Wings seemed to play with purpose over the past two games. They’ve allowed one goal during that time and will be a better team if they can play the way they have over the past two games. THEN if/when they get Lidstrom, Rafalski, Kronwall, Cleary and Hasek back they will be even tougher.
It’s time for the kids to step up. Valtteri Filppula is on pace to be a 20 goal scorer in his second season. Derek Meech looks like he could be the 6th d-man and play on the power play during the playoffs. With injuries come opportunity…
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