commentary...

just a little reminder,to the NHL:Mike Babcock(Red Wings' coach) has said that the Red Wings have not played their best game,yet... every team,and general manager just went number two in their pants,because the Red Wings are playing well right now,and to tell you the truth,if Red Wings can get their power play up to snuff,then the NHL is going to have to deal with a tough,and determined,Red Wings team,who is going to get better throughout the season... the Red Wings are 11-3-1,so far,second in NHL,in scoring average/per game,scoring about 3.5 goals/per game... Washington Capitals are the only team ahead of Red Wings,in that category,so far... the only drawback in their team,is their penalty kill on the road,but most of their games have been at Joe Louis Arena,so far,so that is a little skewed... they have given up only two short-handed goals,so far,this season,which means their defense has been solid,but not spectacular... their goaltending has been solid,but not great,but is improving... Jimmy Howard has been solid,and has not given up too many crazy rebounds,and Chris Osgood has had his weak moments,but in his games,the Red Wings' defense,just has not been good,at times,but will improve over the season... Osgood's last game was workmanlike,and his goaltending was good,but for a back-up,he has been good,but maybe i am nitpicking too much,but to tell you truth,i rather have a three time Stanley Cup champion,as my back-up,than 90% of the back-ups,in NHL... his experience,throughout the season,and in the playoffs makes the Red Wings' tandem in goal,a big plus,in the long haul...