I missed the first period and watched the second and third without taking notes. So just a couple thoughts before deferring to JJ and George.
Helm: Awkward collision at center possibly cost the Wings another forward injury. Gustav Nyquist set the Griffins’ rookie scoring record last night, but he may not have a chance to extend it. Helm will have an MRI done tomorrow.
Filppula: What a shot, eh? I like the new Valtteri Filppula.
Booo: I’m not sure there is a dumber-sounding in-arena set of fans in hockey. No other group boos when things simply don’t go the Sharks’ way. The Wings turn back a Sharks rush? Boo. The Wings touch up an icing? Boo. It’s stupid.
1 of 6: That’s how many points out of the possible that the Wings got on this trip. Unacceptable, injuries or not. They can now not make .500 on the road for the season. Thankfully, they just have three road games left. They’re going to need the benefit of the Joe to fight off the Predators’ advances thanks to their blowing it on the road the past four games. If I sound annoyed, it’s because I am. Anyway.
The Race: The Blues were the first team to hit 100 points with their win over the Lightning yesterday, putting them 8 points up with 9 games (for them, to the Wings’ 10) remaining. The Predators lost to the Kings and are now two points back.
As a side note, the Sharks’ win put them in 8th place, dropping the idle Coyotes out.
Other takes:JJ’s got his over at Winging It In Motown and George’s quick take is here at The Malik Report.