commentary...

getting stomped by the Chicago Blackhawks,the day before,was not fun to be in the game,and not fun to watch,if you enjoyed horror shows,then you enjoyed game... however the Red Wings have played well enough to be in the playoff seedings,at seventh seed,but folks,the game against the Avalanche was a great reminder of how good the Red Wings can play... they scored in the first period(Justin Abdelkader),and then twice more(Dan Cleary,on a power play,and Damien Brunner),in the second period,then Red Wings' goaltender Jimmy Howard played his best,as the Avalanche pressed the game in third period,coming very close to tying game in the closing seconds,literally.. the Avalanche may be at the bottom of the Western Conference standings,but honestly,they play teams very tough,and have some firepower to scare some very good teams,in the conference... Jamie McGinn,and Matt Duchene scored for the Avalanche,then Howard made some spectacular saves in the last minute,to ice game for the Red Wings... the game was a microcosm of the season:the Red Wings playing well in first two periods,or even in parts of the third period,but critical turnovers in the third period almost cost the Red Wings dearly,as the Avalanche pressed hard for the tying goal,late in the third period... this game was very critical for the Red Wings,and even though the Avalanche,and the Red Wings may not be the same teams,as in the mid-1990's,and early 2000's,both teams played a heck of a game,no matter what their records may be!!!!!!! the game was rough and tumble;reminded me of some classic games(i mean,in intensity),and it was clear that they know the history of the rivalry,and do not like each other,period...