Twas the blog before Christmas…
Quick hits
Third-period goals from Jiri Hudler and Ian White weren’t enough to complete a comeback for the Red Wings last night, as they lost 3-2 to the Calgary Flames. It was the Wings’ second loss in as many nights during their western Canada road trip. Detroit now starts heading home, with a final stop in Nashville before their home date with St. Louis on Dec. 27.
Mike Commodore dressed for the first time in 37 days – here’s what he had to say to Bill Roose of DRW.com about his first game in a while.
Also, long-time referee Kerry Fraser (now doing commentary work for TSN) says that Alexander Edler’s goal against the Wings on Wednesday should not have counted.
Highlight reel
Here’s the highlights from the Red Wings game last night.
Outside the Mitten
David Legwand helped lead the Predators’ comeback last night, making him our Michi-gamer of the night.
Ryan Miller speaks out about goaltenders repeatedly getting hit this season.
Our Darren Eliot discusses his idea on how to lessen concussions for Sports Illustrated’s website.
Check it out
In case you hadn’t seen our list of the 50 most influential people on Michigan hockey in our magazine, we have posted it online.
Next up
Hope everybody has a great Christmas. We’ll see you next week.