There were a lot of different ways to view the Detroit Red Wings' important 3-2 come-from-behind win over the San Jose Sharks in a pivotal Saturday matinee, a victory[amp]nbsp;that left their series tied at a game apiece. It was Pavel Datsyuk finally scored a pivotal playoff goal. It was the Red Wings showing veteran poise after falling behind 2-0 early, just as they did in the opener. It was Daniel Cleary, making the most of a brief breakdown in the Sharks' defensive zone coverage to score a shorthanded goal that squared the game and breathed life into the Red Wings' chance.
Or it could be the lucky-tie factor.
According to Earl Zukerman, the communications officer [amp]amp; Webmaster of the McGill University's Department of Athletics, Babcock asked that the school send him a red silk tie hat he could wear behind the bench for Game 2 of the series.
Babcock is the third former McGill player to coach an NHL team (Lester Patrick guided the N.Y. Rangers; George Burnett served in Edmonton). He was atwo-time all-star rearguard at McGill from 1983-84 to 1986-87, where he served as team captain and won the Bobby Bell trophy as team MVP.
His Red Wings' team is also alive in the playoffs, reason enough to stick with the McGill neckwear for Game 3 of the series Monday in San Jose.
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