The Wings got back to there winning ways tonight beating the Phoenix Gamblers 2-1 in OT. The Redwings were frustrated by the Coyotes goaltender holding them 0-6 on the powerplay and making huge saves for his team when called upon. Not to be out done Jim Howard was stellar in net saving 25-26 shots and holding the coyotes 0-3 on the powerplay and absolutely robbing Petr Prucha on a breakaway in the 1st period. The Wings seemed to gain momentum throughout the game forcing the Coyotes to give up powerplay opportunities, although they couldn't take advantage of them until there was 16 second left in over time. After the not so great game they played in Dallas im sure everyone in the Wings lockerroom was relieved to get the 2 points tonight and get back on track before returning home to take on a struggling Calgary Flame team on Thursday. Datsyuk netted his 3rd of the year going all Magic Man on the Coyotes and banking it off a defender past Bryzgalov to tie the game. It wasn't their best effort but if they can get the powerplay going i expect the Wings to be just fine, it was nice to see them get it done in OT though that is for sure.
Jobing.com arena in Phoenix after the Wings OT win (or is it like the sign says the JLA in the desert? haha love it)
The Spartans defense played a big role in their win over Illinois this afternoon. The defense caused four turn overs a fumble and three picks by Trenton Robinson, Johnny Adams, and Marcus Hyde. Not only did the D cause the four turn overs but they pitched a shut-out in the second half holding the Fighting Ron Zooks to only 6 points on two first half field goals. Some credit has to go to the Illinois defense too for holding the Double B's to under 100 yard for the first time this season, only giving up 93 yards on the ground. The Spartans pass game picked up the slack with Kirk Cousins finding his way to 201 yards and 1 TD on 13-24. Michigan State seemed to have a bit of a hangover from the big win over Michigan last weekend, but just as they had against Wisconsin and Michigan the past weekends they came out after the half and made the necessary adjustments and found a way to win the game and look impressive while doing it. I know the talk now shifts to the big show down Oct. 30 in Iowa City against the Hawkeyes but i would like to see the Spartans start to play like the team we all want them to be where they take each game as they come and they do what they have to do to win that game. With Coach Dantonio i feel like i'm seeing that kind of attitude from this team they may start out a little slow or sloppy in the first two quarters but they come out of half-time and they finish the game and finish the game strong, which hasn't always been the case in years past with what seemed to be good Michigan State teams. Next up on the schedule for the Spartans are the Wild Cats of Northwestern in Evanston and their pass happy offense, if the secondary of Michigan State can keep up its stellar play of late i dont see why the Spartans wont go into the big game against Iowa the next weekend 8-0 but this is the Big Ten and no game is a gimme (except for maybe against Michigan...haha Rich Rod your teams a joke). But for the next 6 days im going to enjoy being 7-0 for the first time since 1966.
Goodnight from the greatest sports city in the world and ice down that arm Denardo, Tate is coming up fast in your rearview mirror.
Drew in the D
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