-A great goal by Talbot. He took advantage of Detroit's failure to clear, which had been plaguing them all game. Like I wrote after the first, if they kept getting opportunities in front of the net, they will eventually start putting goals on the board.

-Detroit has changed the pace of this game dramatically. It is now a much faster, really aggressive game.

-I would say the insane cheering from Red Wings fans after Crosby got hurt is classless, but you have to remember they're from Detroit. That's par for the course.

-Osgood is keeping the Wings in this game. Straight up.

-Detroit should be capitalizing on the massive face off win advantage, but has yet to really reap any benefits from it.

-Seriously, Talbot has almost attained "God King" status based off his performances in the playoffs.

-Crosby will return for the third period of play.

-Fleury has chosen a great day to have one of the best games of his life.

-Detroit towards the end of the period seemed to be playing more desperately than aggressive.

-Still hoping Detroit scores two goals in the third so we see overtime.

-I'm currently writing this at a friend's house whom had great grandfather that played for the Red Wings. He's a Red Wings lifer, but doesn't seem so concerned right now. He's got ice water running in his veins. That's faith in a team.

-Meanwhile for myself, as a Blackhawks fan, I'm really hoping a meteor hits Joe Louis Arena. I guess I'll still settle for OT though.