There is little doubt that these 2007 Angels don't comeback to win games very often. For one reason, they are usually leading the game early and don't need a comeback to win. They also have not been hitting well in the late innings as discussed in a post earlier. In any case, there wasn't a whole lot of rallying last year either. So where did the Rally Monkey go?
Across the street.
Ducks fans won't want to hear it, but isn't it a little suspicious the way the Ducks have had late goals? The Ducks last three home wins have all been by one goal. The last two games (both Stanley Cup games) were tied late until the Ducks scored.
The Ducks trailed Game 1 of the Stanley Cup as the third period started. Five minutes later it was tied on a Ryan Getzlaf goal. With under three minutes remaining, Travis Moen scored to give the Ducks the lead and the win.
Game 2 of the Stanley Cup finals was scoreless the entire game until Samuel Pahlsson scored with less than 6 minutes remaining.
Road games don't really count, but what about Game 5 in Detroit? The Ducks were losing 1-0 with less than a minute left when #27 (Scott Niedermayer) scored to tie the game. Teemu Selanne then scored eight minutes into overtime for the sudden death victory.
That's 3 amazing come backs in the last 2 weeks.
Need more proof?
May 13, Game 2 at Detroit - Scott Niedermayer scores in overtime.
May 3, Game 5 vs Vancouver - Scott Niedermayer wins it with a goal in the 2nd overtime. Is Scott Niedermayer a reincarnation of Scott Spiezio?
May 1, Game 4 at Vancouver - The Ducks trail 2-0 entering the 3rd period and win it 3-2 in overtime on Travis Moen's goal.
April 29, Game 3 at Vancouver - Tied 2-2 entering the 3rd period and Corey Perry scores the game winner.
Hopefully, the Angels will continue to not need late inning heroics to win games and when hockey season is over, maybe the monkey will come back.
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