Game 3: PLAYOFFS DUCKS @ Wild 4/15/07...5:00 PT

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The new, modern Xcel Energy Center!

Probable Starters: Ilya Bryzgalov VS Niklas Backstrom
WHOM?: Ducks V Wild
HOW?: (Eyes) FSN Prime Ticket, (Ears) 830 AM KLAA
WHEN?: Sunday, April 15th, 2007...5:00 PT.
WHY?: I like ham
WHAT?: Duck's Regular Season Record: 48-20-14...110 Points/Wild's Regular Season Record: 48-26-8...104 Points. Duck's Playoff Record: 2-0/Wild's Playoff Record: 0-2.
Previous Matchups Between These Teams: The Ducks defeated the Wild 3-2 in the last game. The season series is 2-2-0 in favor of...nobody. :dunno: The playoff series is 2-0 in favor of our mallards! :)
WWWWWH? Trivia Question: Name every single Duck roster player and Duck prospect that is a McNabb undrafted college free agent signee. (Has to be in the Ducks system right now).
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The Ducks so far have done everything right and are taking a 2-0 series lead to the Land of 10,000 Lakes. The Wild though will be pumped up by the Wild faithful and are known as an excellent home team. Who will come out on top in this pivotal match-up? We will find out (tomorrow) NIGHT!!! :) :yo: :handclap:
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Feature Article of the Day...FROM SBSUN.COM

http://www.sbsun.com/sports/ci_5665818
(To read the rest of the article, click the link).

Ducks get physical to defeat Wild (Written by Elliot Teaford)
It's no secret that when the Ducks play with an edge, they're tough to beat. Brute strength plus a dash of speed and skill with the puck have been their hallmarks this season.

"It's in our best interest to play that way," Ducks defenseman Sean O'Donnell said before the game. "We're in sync. ... Most of the guys up front seem to enjoy it more when they play more physical.

"I know that last year when I was playing in Phoenix, it wasn't fun to play against Anaheim."

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Update from Back East...FROM THEAHL.COM

http://stats.theahl.com/stats/game-summary.php?game_id=1003290
(To read the April 14th, 2007 Game Summary, click the link).

The Portland Pirates invaded and destroyed the Lowell Devil's domain today with a 5-2 victory over them. Goals from Tim Brent, Drew Miller, and Garret Bembridge helped ignite the offense, while first career goals from Bobby Bolt and Matt Christie helped the situation. Goaltender David McKee had a 29 save effort with 31 shots thrown his way.
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Well, that is it for me guys and gals. Hope you all have a good one and a good day. Bye bye for now! :)

Great job with the GDT's Ducksforcup!!!!! :clap::clap::clap:

It's great to see these up the night before so we can get the hype started. Let's Go DUCKS! Lyons71, a 12 pack of Molson and I will definitely be watching tomorrow...

Great job with the GDT's Ducksforcup!!!!! :clap::clap::clap:

It's great to see these up the night before so we can get the hype started. Let's Go DUCKS! Lyons71, a 12 pack of Molson and I will definitely be watching tomorrow...

Aw shucks. Thank ya. :blush::innocent::blush::innocent: It is appreciated. :)

Sounds like you are all ready to go for tomorrow.

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For the trivia there's McKee, Kunitz, McDonald, Penner. I think Wilson was one as well. Was Carter a college signee? Somehow I get the impression he was in some AHL team last year and we signed him from there? Glencross was one I think, but he's with Columbus now.

I've been lurking for a while, but just decided to join today. I'm a big Ducks fan and I'm psyched for this game. Let's take #3!

For the trivia there's McKee, Kunitz, McDonald, Penner. I think Wilson was one as well. Was Carter a college signee? Somehow I get the impression he was in some AHL team last year and we signed him from there? Glencross was one I think, but he's with Columbus now.

Your missing some or one, but your almost there! :) I'll give you a hint. You are missing two names and one of them was signed about a month ago.

BTW, Carter was a college signee. Wilson did attend college, but had had a full season in the AHL before signing with the Ducks. So, I guess he would be considered an undrafted college free agent. Ah, you got me!

I've been lurking for a while, but just decided to join today. I'm a big Ducks fan and I'm psyched for this game. Let's take #3!

NICE! Glad you decided to join! :)

WELCOME to HFBOARDS!!! :) :) HOPE you have FUN here!!! :) :yo: :handclap:

NICE! Glad you decided to join! :)

WELCOME to HFBOARDS!!! :) :) HOPE you have FUN here!!! :) :yo: :handclap:

Thanks a lot. I appreciate the welcome.

I'm going to do more reading than posting because I'm learning a lot. To be honest, I actually thought I knew a lot about hockey before discovering this site...:) The level of knowledge here is staggering. I know there are a lot of ridiculous posts and immature trolling like any other board, but I've found that stuff is easy to ignore and there are just as many intelligent, insightful posts.

Anyway, thanks again for the welcome. Go Ducks!

(I'm going to to figure out how to add a picture to my sidebar now... :yo: )

(I'm going to to figure out how to add a picture to my sidebar now... :yo: )

Unfortunately, you won't be able to add the avatar (sidebar picture) for 90 days... Unless, that is, you choose to become a sponsor. :(

Lemaire already whining about the officiating.
http://www.twincities.com/wild/ci_5669978?nclick_check=1

Lemaire already whining about the officiating.

He's got good reason to. Your quackers have been getting away with murder so far; it's about freaking time the refs started to actually call interference and obstruction penalties. We'll find out tomorrow if they've got the balls to do it.

He's got good reason to. Your quackers have been getting away with murder so far; it's about freaking time the refs started to actually call interference and obstruction penalties. We'll find out tomorrow if they've got the balls to do it.

:biglaugh:

Man, the irony of that...

I'm going to do more reading than posting because I'm learning a lot. To be honest, I actually thought I knew a lot about hockey before discovering this site...:) The level of knowledge here is staggering. I know there are a lot of ridiculous posts and immature trolling like any other board, but I've found that stuff is easy to ignore and there are just as many intelligent, insightful posts.

Anyway, thanks again for the welcome. Go Ducks!

(I'm going to to figure out how to add a picture to my sidebar now... :yo: )

You need to wait 90 days after registering to add a custom avatar.

Also, scientific research proves that your IQ drops by reading us talk. You will de-evolve into using symbols such as :cry: to express yourself instead of using standard English.

And btw, welcome to the board.

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Man, the irony of that...

No kidding. When I read Lemaire's quotes this morning I just about spilled my OJ laughing.

No kidding. When I read Lemaire's quotes this morning I just about spilled my OJ laughing.

I hope Lemaire tells them to boo for the hooking and holding also.

The Wild are doing more hooking and holding than a clingy prostitute.

I thought the games were televised in the LA area?

I hope Lemaire tells them to boo for the hooking and holding also.

The Wild are doing more hooking and holding than a clingy prostitute.

Ahahahahahhahahahahhahahahahah

I read an article on a Minnesota Website stating that Gaborik doesn't want to face the "God and apostles" line, but the next paragraph he says that the Wild can play with anyone. I'm hoping that he meant as a team, and not his line playing against any line. LoL

I thought the games were televised in the LA area?

The game is televised on Fox Prime Ticket I believe.

I thought the games were televised in the LA area?

They are... FSN Prime Ticket is the name of Fox Sports West 2 here.

I thought the games were televised in the LA area?
Lame.

The Wild have played ugly, godawful hockey since they came into existence. Lemaire has a lot of nerve complaining about obstruction.

Lame.

The Wild have played ugly, godawful hockey since they came into existence. Lemaire has a lot of nerve complaining about obstruction.

Ugly? Make up your mind which issue you want to debate - I thought the topic was hooking and holding. And if that's the topic, I'll tell you right now, if you seriously think the Wild are any worse than any other team when it comes to hooking and holding, you either don't know hockey or you haven't watched many Wild games. Don't know which, don't care which, because either way, your assertion is ill-informed and inaccurate, and has been debunked numerous times over the years by people who follow the gam eclosely and actually know what they're talking about. C'mon; I thought you guys here knew your hockey?

But I'll make you a deal. You tell the refs to crack down on all the hooking and holding calls, from both sides, and we'll get 'em to crack down on the obstruction and interference. And we'll see which team gets the better side of that bargain. That's a tradeoff I'll take any day of the week.

Ugly? Make up your mind which issue you want to debate - I thought the topic was hooking and holding. And if that's the topic, I'll tell you right now, if you seriously think the Wild are any worse than any other team when it comes to hooking and holding, you either don't know hockey or you haven't watched many Wild games. Don't know which, don't care which, because either way, your assertion is ill-informed and inaccurate, and has been debunked numerous times over the years by people who follow the gam eclosely and actually know what they're talking about. C'mon; I thought you guys here knew your hockey?

But I'll make you a deal. You tell the refs to crack down on all the hooking and holding calls, from both sides, and we'll get 'em to crack down on the obstruction and interference. And we'll see which team gets the better side of that bargain. That's a tradeoff I'll take any day of the week.
I'm sure it was dubunked immediately and decisively amongst the three of you on the Wild board as you consoled one another on what a garbage team the "state of hockey" had found.

I watch lots of hockey, know it well, am neither ill-informed nor unused to watch Wild games. I know it's probably a nice crutch for you to be able to attack the people saying things you don't like, rather than the things being said themselves, so I am sorry to have to disappoint you.

But I'll make you a deal. You tell the refs to crack down on all the hooking and holding calls, from both sides, and we'll get 'em to crack down on the obstruction and interference. And we'll see which team gets the better side of that bargain. That's a tradeoff I'll take any day of the week.

How about this deal ... quit blaming the refs until your team plays up to snuff. It's one thing if they were playing well but were getting screwed, but so far they haven't deserved to win either game on their own merits, so complaining about refs just smacks of whining.

Ahahahahahhahahahahhahahahahah

I read an article on a Minnesota Website stating that Gaborik doesn't want to face the "God and apostles" line, but the next paragraph he says that the Wild can play with anyone. I'm hoping that he meant as a team, and not his line playing against any line. LoL

Well, if he seriously thinks either his team or his line can really "play with anyone," he'd better not wait too many more days to start proving it, or he'll have to wait until next year. Because right now, your checking line - in fact, your whole team - is doing one hell of a job of shutting him down, and in the process, they're writing the manual on how to do it. As I said in some other posts, yeah, your team is often using obstruction and interference to do it, but when all is said and done, it's still his job to find a way to work through it. That's just the way the game is played sometimes, and if the refs aren't going to call it, you've got to shut up, put your head down, and fight through it. If he wants to be an elite player in this league, he's going to have to learn that someday, and until he does, I'd rather he just kept his mouth shut about how his team is capable of playing with anyone in the league. Because the last two games, they haven't been able to play with the Ducks.

Talk is cheap. Shut up and play, and do your talking after you've earned it.

I'm sure it was dubunked immediately and decisively amongst the three of you on the Wild board as you consoled one another on what a garbage team the "state of hockey" had found.

I watch lots of hockey, know it well, am neither ill-informed nor unused to watch Wild games. I know it's probably a nice crutch for you to be able to attack the people saying things you don't like, rather than the things being said themselves, so I am sorry to have to disappoint you.

Not a crutch at all. We've been hearing this crap from fans of other teams for 6 seasons now, but the funny thing is, we don't hear it from the players or the coaches of the other teams, or the broadcasters around the league. Players, coaches, and execs from all over the NHL pretty universally praise the Wild for their skating and their adherence to a sound positional game, and almost unanimously agree that the Wild do not rely on hooking or holding. Frankly, I value their opinions a lot more highly than the opinions of fans who only see the team play a few times a year, and usually when we're playing their team and frustrating them.

How about this deal ... quit blaming the refs until your team plays up to snuff. It's one thing if they were playing well but were getting screwed, but so far they haven't deserved to win either game on their own merits, so complaining about refs just smacks of whining.

Which is exactly why I'm not doing it. I didn't bring this subject up; one of your guys did, in an effort to ridicule the Wild, and asa fan of the team I'm responding and defending them.

But by and large, I conpletely agree with you. Which is why I'm not the one bringing it up. If the refs start calling the games more closely, I think it'll clearly help the Wild a lot more than it will hurt them, so as a fan of the team I'd like to see it. But like I said in another post, at the end of the day, this is the way the games are being called, and if you want to be a winner, you have to find a way to win no matter how they're being reffed.

And the Wild have not done that. Either they haven't figured it out, or they're just not good enough yet at this stage of their development, but either way, the result is the same - they're getting their ***** kicked. The scores have been deceptive; these 1-goal differentials do not reflect the degree to which the Quackers have been manhandling them. I'm not telling you guys anything you don't know; you've seen that too. Minnesota is not playing anywhere near Anaheim's level, or their own typical level for that matter, and until they find a way to elevate their game, they will continue to get the result they deserve. And I won't shed a tear for them, because this is just the way the game is played. If they want to be successful in the future, they'd better learn their lesson now, or they're destined to spend the next 7 or 8 years as the new Ottawa Senators.

Players, coaches, and execs from all over the NHL pretty universally praise the Wild for their skating and their adherence to a sound positional game, and almost unanimously agree that the Wild do not rely on hooking or holding. Frankly, I value their opinions a lot more highly than the opinions of fans who only see the team play a few times a year, and usually when we're playing their team and frustrating them.

Can you please show us few quotes from coaches and GMs in which they explicitly say that Wild do not hook or hold?

I mean Lemaire is the coach which perfected the hook & hold tactics in the 90's.

Well, if he seriously thinks either his team or his line can really "play with anyone," he'd better not wait too many more days to start proving it, or he'll have to wait until next year. Because right now, your checking line - in fact, your whole team - is doing one hell of a job of shutting him down, and in the process, they're writing the manual on how to do it. As I said in some other posts, yeah, your team is often using obstruction and interference to do it, but when all is said and done, it's still his job to find a way to work through it. That's just the way the game is played sometimes, and if the refs aren't going to call it, you've got to shut up, put your head down, and fight through it. If he wants to be an elite player in this league, he's going to have to learn that someday, and until he does, I'd rather he just kept his mouth shut about how his team is capable of playing with anyone in the league. Because the last two games, they haven't been able to play with the Ducks.

Talk is cheap. Shut up and play, and do your talking after you've earned it.

Ummm... I want to discuss the parts that are bolded. If it's obstruction and interference, then a player and coach can coax a ref or two to pay close attention... and to which I'm sure the Wild coaching staff and players have tried to catch the refs' attention. Although, generally, fustrated players take out their aggression on players if they're being played that well, without the whinin' penalties. What's there to complain about? There isn't and, thusly, the prompting of cross-checks AFTER the whistle is blown. Care to address that?

Ohhh btw, from all that I've read, the obstruction and interference calls were mainly for the Ducks' PK situation because the Ducks stand up at the blueline. Odd, isn't it, that with the man advantage and if the Ducks are standing at the blue line, then there should be one player free. Shouldn't it be to the Wild advantage to have a PK out of position? Oh wait... that's right, the Wild aren't quick enough to the puck, mentally quick enough to recognize, assess, and implement a counter, or just don't have as much organization as the Ducks' PK.

The Ducks' PK is used to playing so much time together that the use of an excuse that they're interfering or obstructing is the only excuse a coach can give instead of saying his team can't play. I always thought it was crazy why the Ducks took soooooo many penalties during a certain stretch of the season only to see its fruition in the playoffs. Having amassed so many penalty minutes during the year has made the PK unit much more effective during these playoffs.

Anyone watching the Wing Flames game? What happened to the Flames that played us so well last Post Season?

I'm actually a bit worried for this one. The Ducks have been dominating the series, but not necessarily the scoreboard. The wild are one of the better teams at home, and they should be jacked up tonight. The Ducks need to finish more of their chances, because I don't expect them to come often today.

In light of chatter on this thread I think I should say one thing I'm not worried about is our PK vs. their PP.

Just a quick thanks to Wild Thing for coming over here and being civil. It's nice to see discourse like this between oposing playoff teams, and not the trolls we are used to during the regular season. ::cough:: Sharks fans ::cough::

He's got good reason to. Your quackers have been getting away with murder so far; it's about freaking time the refs started to actually call interference and obstruction penalties. We'll find out tomorrow if they've got the balls to do it.

It goes both ways.

There is no space for the Ducks skill players because of the little hooks and holds that the Wild are getting away with.

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Anyone watching the Wing Flames game? What happened to the Flames that played us so well last Post Season?

Flames were being dominated. Shots 51-15 in favor of Detroit :eek:

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That is beautiful Shiba! :biglaugh: :biglaugh: :biglaugh:

BTW, I am going to be watching out for this so called obstruction during the game. Should be interesting to see what I conclude following the game.

Obviously, I am biased (:D), but I'll try to be impartial.

BTW DFC I hoped you picked up one of those orange towels for me.:sarcasm:

this game should be a good one forsure... the wild will come out strong and lemaire will get his line matches he wants.. hopefully gaborik can back his words up... the ice surface will be a lot better and the wild will play there game tonight... the ducks have been playing so well and shutting us down its making me worry about this series and if its over or not ?? hopefully not... WILD win this one 4-2 and gabby does back his words with a pair of goals... And to comment on the talk earliers on this board about the interference and obstruction... the DUcks a brutal at it.. when i watch the games its none stop the wild players are being held up... and the REFS are not calling it... i have already thrown my bowl of kraft dinner becuz of it... hopefully they wake up tonight... Good luck ducks

OT but lol @ Ribeiro and Daley:
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Well my scores have been off but I have nailed Penner and Getz as the GWG scorers. Let's keep it going with:

Ducks 2, Wild 1 - Pronger with GWG.

some one needs to let me know so far whats our 4th line? I know its some combo of may-thorton-shannon-hartigan-brent-perros. so can anyone let me know what exaclty it is?

The games are televised and anyone who watched could SEE that the Wild were getting away with hooking and holding as well as some pretty dirty plays too, including some non-calls on roughing and boarding. I was at the game with a perfect view from one of corners and could see with my own eyes what was happening. You don't see the whole ice on t.v.; I see most of the ice from where my seats are. You want to talk about obstruction? What about the play where two Wild players boxed in Getzlaf when he didn't have the puck (can you say obstruction?) and then one proceeded to punch him in the face (can you say roughing?). NO call on either. And what about the arm locks and bear hugs that have been let go? I guess it's also legal to have someone's head in a headlock. And it must be okay for players to take shots at other players after the whistle. Gaborik was getting away with plenty of roughing on Pahlsson after whistles and but wasn't getting called for it. There's plenty going on that's not being called, but I guess since YOU didn't see it on the t.v., it didn't happen right? There's been a lot of missed calls, as there are in many NHL games. The difference is that your GM, coach, players are playing games are whining about it in the press. And you're whining about it now.

Your team has had plenty of chances to score, including on a couple of questionable penalties. They got the calls at the Ponda, but couldn't score. So are you going to blame the officiating when they can't score on the man advantage?

Not a crutch at all. We've been hearing this crap from fans of other teams for 6 seasons now, but the funny thing is, we don't hear it from the players or the coaches of the other teams, or the broadcasters around the league. Players, coaches, and execs from all over the NHL pretty universally praise the Wild for their skating and their adherence to a sound positional game, and almost unanimously agree that the Wild do not rely on hooking or holding. Frankly, I value their opinions a lot more highly than the opinions of fans who only see the team play a few times a year, and usually when we're playing their team and frustrating them.

True, I don't see many NHL players complaining about the Ducks obstructing them either. I hear they are a tough team to play. I've heard they hit hard, finish their checks, use their speed through the neutral zone and forecheck hard to get control of the puck. And like you, I value to opinion of the players who play the game, not some fan(s) who only see the team play a few times a year.

The only place I've heard of the Ducks obstructing is from people like you who can't face the fact that the Ducks were able to break through the Minnesota trap. Fustrating isn't it?

I think the problem with the Wild fans complaining about the non-calls is the fact that they've not had that much experience in the post-season - ie the Refs put the whistles away in the post season.

Is it wrong?..... yeah.... but you have to adjust and play to what they are calling.

The Ducks are big, fast and physical for a reason.... they were built for the post-season and the 82 regular season games were a warm-up for them!

:yo:

I'm actually a bit worried for this one. The Ducks have been dominating the series, but not necessarily the scoreboard. The wild are one of the better teams at home, and they should be jacked up tonight. The Ducks need to finish more of their chances, because I don't expect them to come often today.

In light of chatter on this thread I think I should say one thing I'm not worried about is our PK vs. their PP.

I am worried too. The Wild are much better at home and will have last change. The Ducks are going to have to play better than they did in game two and cut down on the turnovers and the penalties. The Wild pp is much, much better at home than on the road and the Ducks can't keep playing with fire on the pk.

Contrary to what some Wild fans think, the Ducks and Ducks fans aren't taking the Wild lightly. This series is far from over and the remaining games will most likely be nail biters.

some one needs to let me know so far whats our 4th line? I know its some combo of may-thorton-shannon-hartigan-brent-perros. so can anyone let me know what exaclty it is?

May may be moved up to the second line if Penner is out. Brent was sent down to Portland, so he's out. The Ducks may want Shannon's speed, so the remainder of the fourth line could be filled out by Parros/Thorton/Hartigan. The Ducks are short on left wingers if Penner is out.

Your missing some or one, but your almost there! :) I'll give you a hint. You are missing two names and one of them was signed about a month ago.

BTW, Carter was a college signee. Wilson did attend college, but had had a full season in the AHL before signing with the Ducks. So, I guess he would be considered an undrafted college free agent. Ah, you got me!
Well I guess I can guess now that no one's responded for awhile. There's the Andy-Mac wannabe who's a part timer on our 4th line, Shannon, and the new guy with a great name, Dingle.

Talk is cheap. Shut up and play, and do your talking after you've earned it.

Good stuff you've been writing, Wild Thing. I guess the only thing I'll note is while it's nice that we say that teams should shut up, I don't think they really get that benefit with media being what it is these days. Mandatory interviews, press conferences, etc.--something's gotta get said, and whatever's most intriguing or controversial will be what's printed.

So yeah, teams have gotta perform on the ice, but whether they do or not, they probably have to talk about it as well.

That is beautiful Shiba! :biglaugh: :biglaugh: :biglaugh:

I was trying to share the playoff stats with you all... I saved the image under the wrong name!
:teach: What I meant to say was:

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Great job with the GDT's Ducksforcup!!!!! :clap::clap::clap:

It's great to see these up the night before so we can get the hype started. Let's Go DUCKS! Lyons71, a 12 pack of Molson and I will definitely be watching tomorrow...

Ok, are you getting it or me? I have enough heinys anyway. Heck, I have some tonic water too. Looks to be a fun day!

Ouch anyone watching the Pens-Sens game? Sid the Kid just put the puck in as the whistle was being blown for a "scrum" away from the play. No goal.

I was trying to share the playoff stats with you all... I saved the image under the wrong name!
:teach: What I meant to say was:

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I can do that too!! :D
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I've been restless all day waiting for this one. The two other games are barely holding me over. I'm ready for this to start!

Sounds like Lemaire needs to take a ride on the wahhhhhhhhmbulance. I've seen coaches politic for calls before, hell even Burke has done it in Vancouver...but to ask the fans to boo so you get calls is something new. Ducks will just have to shut those boos up with some goals. Wild will come out fired up in front of their crowd and the Ducks will need to weather that early storm. Go Ducks! :handclap:

Ok, are you getting it or me? I have enough heinys anyway. Heck, I have some tonic water too. Looks to be a fun day!

I'm bringing Molson... Not like this is going to be the last game. Better stock up! See you in a few minutes...

Well I guess I can guess now that no one's responded for awhile. There's the Andy-Mac wannabe who's a part timer on our 4th line, Shannon, and the new guy with a great name, Dingle.

BING BING DING BING!!! :) :handclap: :yo:

For your prize, you get a...

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BING BING DING BING!!! :) :handclap: :yo:

For your prize, you get a...

http://images.43things.com/consuming/1137pw100.jpg BOX OF DELICIOUS RITZ CRACKERS!! :handclap: :)

Add some cheese wiz to that crap and you got yourself a meal!

BING BING DING BING!!! :) :handclap: :yo:

For your prize, you get a...

http://images.43things.com/consuming/1137pw100.jpg BOX OF DELICIOUS RITZ CRACKERS!! :handclap: :)

I am throwing in this happy slice of salami for you to complete your meal!

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We are all set and ready to go! WOOT!

Waahhhhhhhoooooooooooooooo.

We got Big Pens tonight!!!

Dustin Penner is in the lineup.

It'll be interesting to see if JL stops playing the Ducks' game. So far, Burke has been outcoaching the umpteen Stanley Cup winner on the other bench.

Game on. Ducks playoff hockey is better than no playoff hockey. :)

Shawn Thornton is in.

saw him bouncing up and down on the bench during the anthem.

Boogaard and Parros are scratched.

Sorry Dirk no Parros. Why no Boogard though?

the Minnesota crowd is screaming their lungs out over every little positive thing the Wild do right now.

weather the storm and get the first goal...

Sorry Dirk no Parros. Why no Boogard though?

they need Adam hall for their powerplay.

also Lemaire said the refs are preventing Booger from playing his game.

I love watching our goalies skate through the middle of the action to get off for a delayed penalty.

1st powerplay goes to the Ducks.

Add some cheese wiz to that crap and you got yourself a meal!
Cheez wiz? Pshaw. I prefer my fake cheese in a can. Easy Cheese by far.

Wow, crowd's going ape nuts.

Minnesota's turn on the powerplay.

I guess the marginal hooking calls will be made this game.

How was that icing? The defender slowed down to try to NOT to touch it before hitting the end of the ice? Did you see him prompt the ref to call it. Odd.

Ducks just need to weather the storm to calm and slow down the game. Then, do their stuff.

Minnesota hasn't accomplished anything yet, but their fans won't shut up until the Ducks score...

I guess the marginal hooking calls will be made this game.

you don't say. this time we got a bit lucky.

Goal!!!

1-0 Ducks

deflection off Pronger shot.

PP goal! Ducks up 1-0. Great scouting by the coaches to shoot wide vs an aggressive goalie!

Minnesota hasn't accomplished anything yet, but their fans won't shut up until the Ducks score...

Have they shut up yet?

Shannon takes a penalty.

I like these PP lines Randy's been sending out lately.

The Ducks need to start hitting them, especially with that big dumb ape Boogaard out of the lineup.

Have they shut up yet?

yup definetly not as loud now...

Good solid road period. Exactly what the doctor ordered. :handclap:

Penner is sucking, put May out there.

BTW, anyone surprised by this development.

http://www.nhl.com/scores/htmlreports/20062007/GS030163.HTM


R. NIEDERMAYER 2:00 Hooking
:biglaugh:

Glad to see Andy on the scoreboard. Unfortunately I'm away from my TV, so I can't watch the game. Hopefully the Ducks keep it up.

Checking in, I was visiting some friends for the weekend where plenty of alcohol was consumed... However I corrupted a bunch of them and we were supporting the Ducks loudly and proudly.

Checking in, I was visiting some friends for the weekend where plenty of alcohol was consumed... However I corrupted a bunch of them and we were supporting the Ducks loudly and proudly.

tiz, your awesome. Great work! :clap:

So far, so good. :)

kid line with 2 grade A scoring chances to start the 2nd.

Crowd's not going so ape nuts now, but that could change with a timely PP goal. Here's hoping that doesn't happen.

Thank you Bryzgalov!

I don't understand not playing Boogaard since he's a fan favourite. With the home team having the last change they can keep him away from the Ducks better lines.

The Wild are really trying to stretch their game with longer passes and using their speed to their advantage. If the Wild want to come back, then that's what they need to do because it seems to be taking some effect. The coaches need to figure something out, unless it's just a 2nd period thing due to longer changes for shifts.

Haha, the refs confused the fans.

They've been getting sticks up into the midsections all series, good to see it called.

Looks like Lemaire finally figured out that the best way to neutralize the Ducks PP is to pressure the pointmen.

Block the shot or pass, or hurry the D-men at the blue line, then you almost always get a shorthanded rush up ice against the Ducks.

Odd... more cross checks to the back of a Ducks player. This time it's Pronger, but funny as Pronger is wondering "what exactly are you trying to do?" as he's skating back to center ice with Velleaux (sp?).

Niedermayer got hooked in the slot on the PP when he was wide open keeping him from getting off a shot.

Niedermayer got hooked in the slot on the PP when he was wide open keeping him from getting off a shot.

yeah I noticed that too, guess the refs decided it was not worthy of a 5 on 3.

Kunitz now goes to the box...

You gotta be ****ing me on that goaltender "interference" call.

At least the two calls wash out.

Heck of a game by Kunitz, he's all over the ice...

What?!?! Selanne?

Ref... "I disagree with your assessment of that play."

Finn on Finn crime. Why must they keep themselves down?

lol...Backstrom initiated that contact with Selanne.

sometimes the refs just go too far out of their way to protect goalies.

thats about as bad of a goalie interference call as you will see.

luckily Backstrom is called for diving as well.

1-0 Ducks are 2.

Heh... all of this talk about playing cheap... Backstrom trips Selanne outside of the Blue area. Don't ya hate hippocrites?

Ducks survive the 2nd and take the 1-0 lead into the 3rd. Phff.

Heh... all of this talk about playing cheap... Backstrom trips Selanne outside of the Blue area. Don't ya hate hippocrites?

hypocrites

also Lemaire said the refs are preventing Booger from playing his game.

By calling hooking & holding? :sarcasm:

Ducks survive the 2nd and take the 1-0 lead into the 3rd. Phff.

Ducks... i agree with that sentiment. This team needs to start skating again! Hit something too!

Good pressure there by the Ducks.

By calling hooking & holding? :sarcasm:

And "tripping". (kneeing).

God I love that Carl's Jr. commercial. Hot.

The Ducks are doing a very good job of keeping the puck on the offensive side and Perry is the Wizard of "here's the puck. nope. there's the puck. nope. it's still on my stick, guys!"

Backstrom has made some big saves on Getzlaf.

Penner hurt again or does Carlyle really like Brad May?

Hot damn, Rob!

I take back all the bad things I've said about your stupid penalties if that's the game winner!

Rob!!!!

2-0

Robbie Nieds. Big goal!

Hahahaha, Robbie Nieds roofed that biatch!

First goal for Robbie Nieds since 1956. GO DUCKS!

Rob Nieds! Way to jump on the loose puck and wrist it past Backstrom. :handclap:

I never knew Rob could shoot like that. Holy smokes.

Wicked wrister by Robbie!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 2-0!

looked more like a 50 goal scorer than a 5 goal scorer!

What is this bizarro world in which Rob Niedermyer scores?

I like to think my avatar gave Rob the confidence to score that goal. I bet it was a beauty too.

The Minnesota fans sure boo a lot.

I never knew Rob could shoot like that...

...anymore.

...anymore.

Oh I don't know, even in the days when he was a pretty decent offensive player he was only a mediocre shooter. That wrister came out of nowhere. I couldn't have been more shocked if Dipenta had made a Brian Leetch style end to end rush finished off with a spinorama goal.

Keep in mind that Nieds has come close to scoring 30 goals in a season before. Just because he's not asked to play that role on this team doesn't mean he's not offensively incapable.

Oh I don't know, even in the days when he was a pretty decent offensive player he was only a mediocre shooter. That wrister came out of nowhere. I couldn't have been more shocked if Dipenta had made a Brian Leetch style end to end rush finished off with a spinorama goal.

Now that would be something I'd like to see.

I couldn't have been more shocked if Dipenta had made a Brian Leetch style end to end rush finished off with a spinorama goal.

Well, that's stretching it.

Uh oh.

Beauchemin takes a puck in the mouth...

Ouch! Beauch with a puck to the mouth! Yikes! Could have caught him in the jaw as he tried to look away.

Oh geez, STOP GETTING HURT!

Beauchemin should be back though, since Wes Walz had a similar incident last game and is back tonight. Francois shouldn't be any different. I hope.

Radivojevic tries to get Pahlsson to drop the gloves...not going to happen.

Brutal call.

Radivojevic's antics earn the Wild a powerplay.

Keep in mind that Nieds has come close to scoring 30 goals in a season before. Just because he's not asked to play that role on this team doesn't mean he's not offensively incapable.

True, but even then he didn't have a particularly good shot. He got a ton of PP time, and got a lot of goals from in tight back in those days. Not by shooting like that.

That goal is on the refs.

Damn. Bryz deserved a shutout on this game.

2-1

Wild finally get a goal on the 6 on 4.

now just get through this 38 seconds.

Damn, Minnesota scores.

Costly penalty. Moen never should have tried to step in to stop Sami and Velleaux. Sami's back on the ice now.

That goal is on the refs.

agreed. Refs easily could have made that 4 on 4 because Pahlsson didn't do anything.

2 on Radivojevic and 2 on Moen would have been the correct call.

3-0 series lead.

Yay!!! Ducks lead series 3-0... Think we'll win in 4 or 5 now? (games)

Well, it doesn't matter now, Ducks win! :handclap:

Sucks that Bryz didn't earn a shutout. The team should have prevented that PP goal. A one goal game, but it wasn't even close.

Rob Nieds with the game winner. Who'd a thunk it?

Would be nice to get out of this series in four, but I wouldn't be surprised if Backstrom can steal game four and send this back to Anaheim.

agreed. Refs easily could have made that 4 on 4 because Pahlsson didn't do anything.

2 on Radivojevic and 2 on Moen would have been the correct call.

Rad threw punches which should have prompted another type of penalty aside from roughing. Sami didn't do anything besides throw a check like Wild players do.

Great win by the Ducks. That goal by R. Nieds was an amazing shot. :yo:

Great team effort! :handclap: :)

True, but even then he didn't have a particularly good shot. He got a ton of PP time, and got a lot of goals from in tight back in those days. Not by shooting like that.

They didn't have one piece sticks back in those days. ;)

Huge win. :handclap:

The Ducks played a perfect road game. What else can you say? Rob Nieds has proven once again, he can step up in the post season like he did in 03. Right now, we need Penner healthy. He looked horrible in this game. May did a great job filling in and I hope to see him there again in Game 4.

Great game by the Ducks.. Glad to see Nieds getting the goal..
too bad Bryz didn't get the SO, but he should have been able to stop the open shot
Let's bring the sweep on Tuesday

Right now, we need Penner healthy. He looked horrible in this game.

Win quick, and he'll have around a week to rest.

Win quick, and he'll have around a week to rest.

Win game 4 and I save a lot of money on unused playoff tickets :yo:

Win quick, and he'll have around a week to rest.

And not to forget Beauchemin. Was it chicklets he was spitting out when he was heading toward the bench?

Sucks that Bryz didn't earn a shutout. The team should have prevented that PP goal. A one goal game, but it wasn't even close.
Story of the series. "One goal game, but it wasn't even close." The Wild goal tonight was a consolation prize from the officials.

Backstrom is a stud. Parrish, Rolston, Koivu, Bouchard and Johnsson are not.

And not to forget Beauchemin. Was it chicklets he was spitting out when he was heading toward the bench?

I saw spit, and not blood-colored. Maybe a few stitches on the chin, but I don't think the puck impacted the mouth itself. I'm hoping I'm right.

And not to forget Beauchemin. Was it chicklets he was spitting out when he was heading toward the bench?

This time of year, busted up teeth/lips mean nothing. Just rub some ice on it and get back out there.

Great defensive win...Minnesota got absolutley nothing.

Ducks are just imposing their will on the Wild. They are dominating 5 on 5 and shutting down the Wild's PP. Lemaire might want to work on his team's PP unit instead of worrying about getting calls. This is the time of year this Ducks team was built for and they are not disappointing. The scoreboard may be close, but the play on the ice has not been. The Wild were tough to knock out in 03, but this series doesn't go past 5 games. Go Ducks. :handclap:

If Penner is struggling because of the muscle strain, I say sit him out the 4th game to recuperate. This game was a thing of beauty to watch for a roadie, especially with everyone touting the great home ice team the Wild was this year.

If Penner is struggling because of the muscle strain, I say sit him out the 4th game to recuperate....

Agreed. You could tell from the beginning that he was not 100%. Hopefully resting tomorrow will give him a bit of a chance to recover. But, I say if he's not 100% tomorrow, let him rest until the next series.

Congrats on another win. :handclap: I was expecting the Anaheim/Minnesota series to be 7 games since both teams are excellent defensively, but, at this rate, it might be a clean sweep.

This is why the Pahlsson line rules (and the Ducks team D)...

P. Demitra 0 points, 0 shots
M. Gaborik 0 points, 0 shots

...on the road.

NHL.com Recap (http://www.nhl.com/nhl/app?service=page&page=Recap&gameNumber=163&season=20062007&gameType=3)
Top scorers Pierre-Marc Bouchard, Brian Rolston and Mark Parrish continued to struggle to find a rhythm, and the Wild complained again about the defensive tactics of their opponents.

"The holdups, it's unbelievable," Rolston said. "Maybe they're the best team in the league at holding up. They must be. We have to fight through those things, but it has been frustrating."

What a bizarre series this has been. Pahlsson gets a PP assist in game two, Perry's on the PK, and now Special Nieds scores a non-empty net goal with a good wrister? What's next, DiPenta's gonna score a goal?

NHL.com Recap (http://www.nhl.com/nhl/app?service=page&page=Recap&gameNumber=163&season=20062007&gameType=3)

I'm losing a bit of respect for Rolston - He really needs to use his size and speed and play instead of crying like a lil girl :biglaugh:

NHL.com Recap (http://www.nhl.com/nhl/app?service=page&page=Recap&gameNumber=163&season=20062007&gameType=3) Top scorers Pierre-Marc Bouchard, Brian Rolston and Mark Parrish continued to struggle to find a rhythm, and the Wild complained again about the defensive tactics of their opponents.

"The holdups, it's unbelievable," Rolston said. "Maybe they're the best team in the league at holding up. They must be. We have to fight through those things, but it has been frustrating."


That's beautiful. I encourage Minny to keep complaining instead of focusing on how to win...makes for a quicker series.

That does look bad for Rolston. Gaborik did give us credit, though:

"They're all over the place. It seems like there were 10 guys with white jerseys on out there tonight," Gaborik said, later adding: "It seems like there's no room at all. You get time for a little bit, then they're right on you. They were just taking away everything."

And not to forget Beauchemin. Was it chicklets he was spitting out when he was heading toward the bench? I saw spit, and not blood-colored. Maybe a few stitches on the chin, but I don't think the puck impacted the mouth itself. I'm hoping I'm right.

From the TSN write-up:

Beauchemin needed stitches on his chin and was taken for precautionary X-rays.

Looks like he should be OK.

Good to hear, as long as Beauch is ready to go for game 4.

Does anyone else think Carlyle is outcoaching Lemaire? Carlyles strategy is clearly do not allow odd man breaks if you have to shoot it to the corner instead of on net do that. That is their offense as long as Lemaire wants to play this game, they are waiting for mistakes but you aren't going to get many out of our top 2 d pairings. Ducks played the 3rd period to perfection I thought.

I wonder what they will be complaining about tomorrow.

This is why the Pahlsson line rules (and the Ducks team D)...

P. Demitra 0 points, 0 shots
M. Gaborik 0 points, 0 shots

...on the road.
Gaborik and Demitra have been invisible most of the series, they have a spurt or two a game but that's it. Pahlsson has been fantastic, one of our top 3 forwards this series(i'd rank it Getzlaf/Selanne/Pahlsson in any order)

Rolston can keep complaining, Minnesota has gotten away with plenty of the same stuff we have, it's a cop out for his crap play.

I was so glad to see Rob score, that was a nice play by him. That goal we gave up was kind of dissapointing, but good game by the Ducks regardless of that.

What a bizarre series this has been. Pahlsson gets a PP assist in game two, Perry's on the PK, and now Special Nieds scores a non-empty net goal with a good wrister? What's next, DiPenta's gonna score a goal?

:biglaugh: NEW OFFICIAL NICKNAME!!!!!

:biglaugh: NEW OFFICIAL NICKNAME!!!!!

Ummm he has had that for a long time now.

NHL.com Recap (http://www.nhl.com/nhl/app?service=page&page=Recap&gameNumber=163&season=20062007&gameType=3)

"The holdups, it's unbelievable," Rolston said. "Maybe they're the best team in the league at holding up. They must be. We have to fight through those things, but it has been frustrating."


"Holdups?"

Wait, are we really mugging them for their lunch money?

Ummm he has had that for a long time now.

<---- :biglaugh: NEW OFFICIAL RETARD!!!!!!!!!

(never seen it before)

:biglaugh: NEW OFFICIAL NICKNAME!!!!!

Officially, yes. But unofficially, my hockey buddies call him Ice Cream now. I told them I'd buy them ice cream if Special Nieds ever put one in the net. I wasn't worried during the regular season because of his ineptitude, but I'm glad he's stepping it up in the playoffs. Looks like I'm buying ice cream for everyone! Meet me by the Jack Daniels Old No. 7 Club. Hahaha. :D

The best thing possible for the Ducks is for Minny, or any other opponent, to complain about ANYTHING. Complaints mean that they've built up an excuse for losing, and you don't win that way.

As for the "holding up", I don't pretend to be able to see everything from my buddy's 62 inch screen. However, one particular example I can remember is a point during game Three where S. Nieds was working (I think it was...) Rolston in the corner...the Wild pbp guy absolutely lost it, saying that Nieds wrapped him up and that it's happened "ALL SERIES LONG!!!!" (pretty silly from a pbp guy...). From the angle I could see, while Nieds did have one hand on the stick, the free hand never wrapped Rolston up. He used the one stick hand to force him into the boards. If thats the sort of thing Rolston's referring to, then he's way off base. However, like I said, I definitely don't see it all.

Officially, yes. But unofficially, my hockey buddies call him Ice Cream now. I told them I'd buy them ice cream if Special Nieds ever put one in the net. I wasn't worried during the regular season because of his ineptitude, but I'm glad he's stepping it up in the playoffs. Looks like I'm buying ice cream for everyone! Meet me by the Jack Daniels Old No. 7 Club. Hahaha. :D

At first I thought that you called him ice cream because he is always licking his own face. Watch him next time there is a close up...