On Saturday, the Wings were determined, focused, fast, and fresh. Last night, they were methodical and a step slow. Which team will we see in Game 7? If they can't rally themselves for a one-game showdown in the Stanley Cup Finals, then perhaps we should fold the franchise.
At this point, I have to wonder if the Wings problems are self-induced (injuries, poor strategy) or a result of Pittsburgh's strong play. I will say this... Pittsburgh is far better defensively than I ever imagined. They are shutting down the Wings' attack as effectively as the Ducks. The Pens don't have the physical presence of Anaheim, but somehow the Wings still can't string together passes in the offensive zone. For all the hoopla of Crosby and Malkin, it's the defensive play of the Pens' forwards that are causing all sorts of havoc, on both ends of the ice. That's been the difference in the series. They're relentless.
The Wings will have to match that.
I believe they will.
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