By AJ Petronzi
In Play Magazine
The Detroit Red Wings gave up two huge points against the team trailing them in the standings, ultimately giving Calgary and easy four goals and the last spot in playoff contention with tonight’s 4-2 loss.
Daymond Langkow opened the score sheet tonight, netting the first goal of the game in the second period. Rebounding from that, Detroit had goals from Pavel Datsyuk and Tomas Holmstrom to give the Wings the lead. Coming back in the third, Calgary tallied with Jarome Iginla, Rene Bourque, and Christopher Higgins.
The Wings played this game like they’re eyeing the number one slot in the draft, not like a team vying for the playoffs. This was possible the worst game the Wings have played all season. With rumors that Henrik Zetterberg is injured right now, it makes no sense why he’s being dressed. He isn’t contributing to the success of anyone except the other team. He finished the night with a minus two (the entire team was minus 16) and gave the puck away at least 10 times. He also had no drive and wasn’t skating at all. Even if he isn’t injured, he needs to get benched for a couple games.
In Play! Man of the Game: Jarome Iginla. Iginla finished the night with a goal and an assist, the goal being his first against the Red Wings in 18 games or roughly five years.
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