Last night's win against Edmonton was very reassuring. I've known all season they were capable of mastering any game and making it more of a workshop on correct playing techniques, but after their disappointing 5-3 loss to Calgary prior to last night's game, my confidence was shaky.
It was heartening to see the Wings rally for a hard-fought win once again. The pessimist I usually bury within had begun to rear its ugly head-- taunting, "the guys can only take over a game that's going their way from the start!"
Thank goodness for the hard-working, patient home team:) Dan Cleary summed it up for Helene St. James in her Detroit Free Press coverage of the game this morning; "we don't change the game plan" he said, and what a relief! And what a relief to see the newly called-up Jonathan Ericsson contribute offensively. I'd read that his main function was going to be as an enforcer, and wasn't expecting him to score any goals. I just love when my preconceived notions are proven wrong.
Dare I say it? This most recent win bodes well for the Playoffs, now just a few short weeks away. The Wings have the patience never to deviate from the game plan but to see it through, and a powerful offense that is almost unfathomably deep, paving the way for goal-scorers to emerge from its shadows when least expected. On this rainy Wednesday I feel blinded by the light of optimism--and belief in a hockey team that gives all fans reason to celebrate.
