57302828I am ignoring the “You’re a post game blogger” people because I am amped up for today’s showdown. Today’s game needs to be a must won. The only thing better than wining the first two games on the road is to split the series. I do no like the idea of coming back to Anaheim down 2 games, so the boys have to turn up the heat for sure. Hiller has seen the Wings crash the net, and should just attack things similar to how he did with San Jose. The first game was exciting and very fast. The Ducks need to slow things down to their tempo, and keep up the physicality but within reason. With Brown in the line up I think the Wings will be too preoccupied with retaliation and could then make mistakes more than usual. I say dangle Brown like a steak, and when everyone chomping at the bit to get him, our guys can move in for the kill.

Another thing to remember is that although we’ve played the wings in the playoffs before, this was the first time for our “trade deadline” guys; so I have to assume there were many nervous Ducks on the ice, I think the Brown incident was one of those over zealous moments. Look for the “trade” guys to be more comfortable in today’s game. They’ve proven to be quick learners, so today should be a different story.

I am looking forward to the Ducks playing this game like they can when they want to. Puck drops soon, and I can not wait! Go Ducks!!

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