Game 3 Post Game Thoughts/ Game 4 Pre Game Thoughts

Game 3 was, as I predicted an intense battle on the ice. It had it's controversy, but show me a Red Wing vs Ducks game that did not have a controversial goal? For that matter, these are the moments that become Playoff folklore for years to come. I can remember an incident involving the Buffalo Sabres and the New York Rangers in which the goalie makes a save, and yet it looks as if the puck passed the goal line, (See it here) That's playoff hockey! Who can forget the infamous Brett Hull goal in the SC finals? (See it here) In fact if you do a search for controversial calls, you'll get a long list of results. That's what makes sports so fantastic. ABC used the phrase "The Thrill of Victory, and The Agony of Defeat." That sums it up. Game 3 was a hard fought battle, and as Hiller so eloquently put it, the Ducks fought hard, and when you fight hard, you earn the right to be a little lucky. That can be said for either team. And let's remember, these two teams seem to always play one point games.

So game 3 is behind us with the Ducks up 2-1, so what's the prediction for tonight? PAIN. If you read the boards like I do, Wing fans everywhere are up in arms and looking for revenge tonight. So look for not only the Wings to come out and explode with everything they have (personally I think they're too old and tired) and look for the refs to give the Red Wings a Mulligan for the last game. Tonight game is basically a make up game for the Wings; and I have a feeling that Refs are looking to redeem themselves by giving the Wings a few blind eyes. Bottom line: I'm expecting the defending Stanley Cup Champs to make an appearance tonight, giving us the dream match fans have been calling this series. Its going to be the 2007 SC Champs Anaheim Ducks v.s. the 2008 SC Champs Detroit Red Wings! Whats at stake? Bragging rights; Pride, and the Conference Finals. Tonight is game 4. Tonight one team goes up 3-1, or one team ties the series 2-2. Which team will show up?

And my biggest question of them all, will Bobby Ryan show up? I think tonight will suprise everyone.

Go Ducks!