Jimmy Howard stops Dave Bolland
Dave Bolland has a golden opportunity to break a 1-1 tie on the breakaway attempt, but Jimmy Howard is there to make the sprawling toe save.
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(Photo by Bill Smith/Getty Images)
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Not much went right for the Wings in the series opener. A series of fabulous saves by Jimmy Howard could only hold up for so long on a night where the Blackhawks put up 43 shots.
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Stars of the Game powered by Ram Trucks are...
1. Patrick Sharp (1 Goal, 2 Assists)
2. Marian Hossa (1 Goal)
3. Johnny Oduya (1 Goal)
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The Wings hit the United Center ice for morning skate before Game 1. (Photo by Kevin Wilson/Detroit Red Wings) |
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“Winning a Game 7 gives you positive energy. You take the good things to the next round and we'll do that in Round Two.” - Damien Brunner |
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Mikael Samuelsson is out tonight with an undisclosed injury. |
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Cory Emmerton will return to the lineup after being a healthy scratch. |
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Emmerton will play on the fourth line with Bertuzzi and Eaves. |
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“(I want) competition level. You have to look at the guy across from you, you have to fight for your piece of the ice, and you have to do it on every shift.” - Mike Babcock on what he's looking for from Emmerton |
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Drew Miller is inching closer to being healthy after breaking his hand. |
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“Millsie said he was fine yesterday. He has no strength in his hand, in his wrist. I don't know how many days that takes to come back. Obviously he skates and he's smart.” - Mike Babcock |
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Pavel Datsyuk was nominated for the Selke Trophy this morning as the league's best defensive forward. |
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"He's been good. He's a real good player. I've had the good fortunate to coach all three of them (finalists). They're good, good men, and they play without the puck and they help you win at the playoffs." - Mike Babcock |
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Viktor Stalberg will be a healthy scratch tonight for Chicago. |
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Frontline Depth - Chicago is a very deep team with a lot of skill; the Wings need to get contributions and a solid game from all four lines tonight.
Howie Must Be Howie - Jimmy Howard has been sensational all year long. He'll need to be strong in Game 1 against this potent Blackhawks offense.
Win Special Teams Battle - The Hawks have killed off every PK in the postseason so far. Break that streak tonight and try to put some past Crawford. |
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(Photo by Detroit Red Wings archive)
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On May 15, 1995
Detroit wins 3-1 to take the opening round from the Dallas Stars in five games.
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(Photo by Dave Sandford/Getty Images)
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After taking a thrilling seven game series against Anaheim, the Red Wings set their sights on a new daunting challenge: the one-seed Chicago Blackhawks. It seems only a fitting way to end the conference rivalry between the two Original 6 teams in a playoff matchup that is sure to produce some fireworks.
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