Well, Chelios and Hasek helped the team get there... like it or not.
As for the refs, it was a running joke. I was laughing so hard at Pittsburgh's last goal. It was the epitome of bad reffing. Malone purposely smacks the stick out of Lilja's hands, which is a blatant case of interference, RIGHT IN FRONT OF THE REF, who does nothing. Pens score. I know it was of little consequence, but WTF???? Imagine if the Pens would have managed to score in the last second... I almost wished that they did. The refs called 4 penalties on the Wings in the end of the last 2 games for offences that remained uncalled throughout both games. The Penguins got nothing, even though that frickin moron Orpik (I truly hate that player...) was hooking like if he was Tim "Captain Hook" McCracken from the Slapshot movie, and got nothing at all. Even on a couple of occasions, Orpik tripped a guy, slowed down and looked at the ref, fully expecting a penalty, and got none.
Sparky, you must have been cheering for Detroit. I never saw those plays you mention. Rule 1 of hockey - hold onto your stick - I thought Detroit should have been called for embellishment on that one  I did see Draper waterski off Crosby/Malkin/Hossa a few times though  Personally, I'd rather have a power play in the 1st period to go up a goal, then one with a few minutes left to tie the game... Tough to be a ref these days - they gotta get the game to the "no obstruction" level - but still let them play full of emotion... ...the right & best team won though! |
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