It was a feisty playoff warmup, but that's not the issue. You couldn't even suggest it three months ago, when the Wings were reeling and Colorado was rolling. Chris Osgood was struggling. Scotty Bowman was muttering about retirement. You can suggest it now.
Management feels it.
That's why Ken Holland didn't make a trade. Bowman feels it. The players feel it. We can still beat the big guys. Our team thrives on playing in the big games.