So here I am watching the beginning of the Wings/Sharks game, and the Wings have ALREADY given up a goal! Ack!

Still, too early to panic. Here are BTP's Keys to Victory in today's game.

1. Hasek will be fine.

He's been ace so far during the playoffs. The first period on Thursday, wasn't awesome, but both goals were real tough to stop. He slammed the door the-

I take that back. Hasek just left the net and gave up a second goal. Disastrous.

2. More shots right from the front of the net.

Both of San Jose's goals on Thursday came from shots right at the front of the net. Too often, the Wings settled for long shots from the outside. Nabakov wasn't giving up too many rebounds.

They have to make the extra pass and get the puck to the net before taking the shot. This is a problem for the Wings almost every year in the playoffs. If they don't do it today, they will not win.

3. Get the fans in the game.

Empty seats? During the playoffs? Wings fans, what's wrong with you?

Kukla's Korner blames Wings management, and I think there's something to that. They love their Red Sox here in Boston, and look what the Golden State Warriors did for their fans last night.

Still, this is the Stanley Cup Playoffs. If you can't get yourself worked up, hand in your Winged Wheel and give me your tickets. Come on, Wings fans, let's will this team to victory.

Yeah, we're down 2-0 in a game we have to win. I don't care. 4 down. 12 to go.