Comments on: Red Wings still have no answer for … the Islanders?

By: comeonnowguys

comeonnowguys — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 16:57:13 +0000

Sometimes, lesser teams just have your number in ways that may or may not defy explanation. Not terribly uncommon in sports.

By: 1943mrmojorisin1971

1943mrmojorisin1971 — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 09:24:20 +0000

It was the second game of the 4, a whole 3 days after the first one. #nicetrysmartass

By: zach28

zach28 — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 07:53:29 +0000

@1943mrmojorisin1971- the logical explaination for that is the leafs beat the top 3 teams in the league and they were very tough games physically and mentally, then they played the panthers likely either back to back or a day later and they were dead tired from playing and beating the top 3 teams in the league. #boom

By: 1943mrmojorisin1971

1943mrmojorisin1971 — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 07:14:21 +0000

One year the Habs, Sens, and Wings were the top 3 teams in the league. The Leafs played them plus the Panthers one week. They beat the big 3 but lost 8-0 to the Panthers. Some things just have no logical explanation.

By: 1943mrmojorisin1971

1943mrmojorisin1971 — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 07:12:47 +0000

I’d tend to agree. Also, for whatever reason, it seems lousy teams often find another gear against formidable opponents. As a Leafs fan I’ve witnessed that phenomenon for years.

By: Chris

Chris — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 06:35:07 +0000

I wouldn’t call it proof per say…..hope? Sure

Also the Wings have played 3 road games in the past 4 days, so I’m going to cut them some slack tonight.

By: bcisleman

bcisleman — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 06:08:34 +0000

This game featured what I am calling The John Tavares Hat Trick (apologies to Gordie). He was hit in the face with a puck (had to briefly leave the game), came back and scored a goal and an assist all in the same period.

Now all the Isles have to do is go on a roll, make the playoffs, get through the first three rounds, and hope that the Wings make the Finals as well.

Seriously though, this is proof that the Isles can be better. When they leave it all on the ice, they are capable of beating anyone. It just doesn’t happen too often is all. Do they need a new coach or is this just a case of The Room having to suck it up and perform?