By AJ Petronzi
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For Red Wings fans planning ahead to attend games in March, 2010.
Please be aware that some offical Red Wings schedules in circualtion have been misprinted and have no March 14. Therefore games from March 13-31 are mis-labeled on these schedules. Always refer to the Offical Red Wings website for up to date games and game times.
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Sunday, January 31, 2010
Red Wings Lose in Shootout to Penguins
By AJ Petronzi
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After spending most of the game in their own end, the Detroit Red Wings lost 2-1 to the Pittsburg Penguins after forcing a shootout.
Sidney Crosby was the first person to score a goal today. Dan Cleary tied the game back up on a deflection from Brad Stuart. In the shootout, neither of Detroit’s shooters (Pavel Datsyuk and Jason Williams) managed to score, however both Crosby and Evgeni Malkin scored to give Pittsburg the win.
The Wings didn’t show up to play hockey until about three minutes into the third period, but part of that was due to officiating. All three of the Wings penalties shouldn’t have been called. Datsyuk was given a penalty after Malkin high-sticked himself and Drew Miller was given two minutes for high-sticking himself. Valtteri Filppula was called for hooking because his stick was being held by a Penguin. On the other side of that coin, Pittsburg, which had significantly more penalties anyway, got away with a lot including a malicious sucker punch to Patrick Eaves almost a full 10 seconds after the end of the second period. Pittsburg played a dirty game. Niklas Kronwall re-injured his knee during overtime and no word was given about the severity of the injury. He was hurt when he went to check Jordan Staal and their knees collided, unlike the rest of the game, it was clean.
In Play! Man of the Game: Henrik Zetterberg. Zetterberg owned the face-off circle today, going 81% in the circle on 16 face-offs. He also assisted on Detroit’s only goal.
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After spending most of the game in their own end, the Detroit Red Wings lost 2-1 to the Pittsburg Penguins after forcing a shootout.
Sidney Crosby was the first person to score a goal today. Dan Cleary tied the game back up on a deflection from Brad Stuart. In the shootout, neither of Detroit’s shooters (Pavel Datsyuk and Jason Williams) managed to score, however both Crosby and Evgeni Malkin scored to give Pittsburg the win.
The Wings didn’t show up to play hockey until about three minutes into the third period, but part of that was due to officiating. All three of the Wings penalties shouldn’t have been called. Datsyuk was given a penalty after Malkin high-sticked himself and Drew Miller was given two minutes for high-sticking himself. Valtteri Filppula was called for hooking because his stick was being held by a Penguin. On the other side of that coin, Pittsburg, which had significantly more penalties anyway, got away with a lot including a malicious sucker punch to Patrick Eaves almost a full 10 seconds after the end of the second period. Pittsburg played a dirty game. Niklas Kronwall re-injured his knee during overtime and no word was given about the severity of the injury. He was hurt when he went to check Jordan Staal and their knees collided, unlike the rest of the game, it was clean.
In Play! Man of the Game: Henrik Zetterberg. Zetterberg owned the face-off circle today, going 81% in the circle on 16 face-offs. He also assisted on Detroit’s only goal.
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Friday, January 29, 2010
Wings Beat Predators 4-2
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After almost giving up another two goal lead, the Detroit Red Wings held on to beat the Nashville Predators 4-2.
Detroit’s Jason Williams opened scoring almost 19 minutes into his return from a broken leg.
Nashville’s Francis Bouillon tied the game just before the first intermission. In the second Nicklas Lidstrom and Drew Miller gave the Wings a two goal advantage. Shea Weber brought the Predators within one, but Henrik Zetterberg put the game to 4-2.
The Wings came real close to giving up their first two goal lead, in fact it was just inches away when one of Nashville’s players hit the crossbar on a wide open net. After that, however, the Wings played with much more poise and managed to grab another insurance goal.
Darren Helm made a fool of himself at the start of the third period when he went out onto the ice with his blade guards still on and fell as soon as his skate touched the ice. After the game, while laughing, Helm told In Play, “I change my skates and I’m usually pretty good about taking the guards off. By the time I realized I hadn’t taken them off, I’d already jumped out of the door and couldn’t stop myself.”
In Play! Man of the Game: Drew Miller.
Miller played tonight like his future with the Wings was on the line, which it is. The team needs to clear cap space because of guys coming back from injury. Miller had a goal and an assist and made the most of his ice time tonight. Jason Williams looked strong in his return as well.
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After almost giving up another two goal lead, the Detroit Red Wings held on to beat the Nashville Predators 4-2.
Detroit’s Jason Williams opened scoring almost 19 minutes into his return from a broken leg.
The Wings came real close to giving up their first two goal lead, in fact it was just inches away when one of Nashville’s players hit the crossbar on a wide open net. After that, however, the Wings played with much more poise and managed to grab another insurance goal.
In Play! Man of the Game: Drew Miller.
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Post game audio with Lidstrom, Howard and Babcock.
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Wednesday, January 27, 2010
Wings Losing Streak Continues
By AJ Petronzi
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Blowing a two goal lead would have been nice tonight as the Red Wings were just plain blown out 5-2 in Minnesota by the Wild.
The Wild’s Antti Miettinen and Detroit’s Pavel Datsyuk traded goals back and forth in the first period. That streak was ended by Andrew Ebbett and the first ended 3-2 in favor of Minnesota. After taking the second period off, Minnesota came back with a quick pair of goals from Guillaume Latendresse and Martin Havlat.
Detroit dressed six defenseman for tonight’s game, but none of them had an impact in the game. Nicklas Lidstrom did have a pair of assists, but the Wild were wide open all night. Chris Osgood was left to the mercy of the Wild, which has not forgiving. The Wings just seem to have an voracious way of losing games this season. Brad Stuart left tonight’s game and Brett Lebda didn’t play because of an upper body injury, although last night he was icing his hip flexor after the game.
In Play! Man of the Game: Pavel Datsyuk. Datsyuk started strong but later in the game didn’t make a huge impact. He, along with Cleary and Lidstrom, were the only players to have two or more points and be a plus 2.
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Blowing a two goal lead would have been nice tonight as the Red Wings were just plain blown out 5-2 in Minnesota by the Wild.
The Wild’s Antti Miettinen and Detroit’s Pavel Datsyuk traded goals back and forth in the first period. That streak was ended by Andrew Ebbett and the first ended 3-2 in favor of Minnesota. After taking the second period off, Minnesota came back with a quick pair of goals from Guillaume Latendresse and Martin Havlat.
Detroit dressed six defenseman for tonight’s game, but none of them had an impact in the game. Nicklas Lidstrom did have a pair of assists, but the Wild were wide open all night. Chris Osgood was left to the mercy of the Wild, which has not forgiving. The Wings just seem to have an voracious way of losing games this season. Brad Stuart left tonight’s game and Brett Lebda didn’t play because of an upper body injury, although last night he was icing his hip flexor after the game.
In Play! Man of the Game: Pavel Datsyuk. Datsyuk started strong but later in the game didn’t make a huge impact. He, along with Cleary and Lidstrom, were the only players to have two or more points and be a plus 2.
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Tuesday, January 26, 2010
Red Wings Blow Another 2 Goal Lead
By AJ Petronzi
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The Detroit Red Wings lost tonight to the Phoenix Coyotes 5-4 after Nicklas Lidstrom put the team to a two goal lead with five left in the game.
The Wings saw goals tonight from Pavel Datsyuk, Patrick Eaves, and a pair by Nicklas Lidstrom. The Coyotes scorers were Scottie Upshall, Ed Jovanovski, Shane Doan, and a pair from Keith Yandle.
This team outplayed the Coyotes but still lost despite only needing to hold a two goal lead less than five minutes. It almost seems that had Lidstrom missed his second goal the team would have stood a chance at winning. This is the fourth time in five games the Wings have lost while holding a two goal lead in the third period. Tonight the Wings got Niklas Kronwall back, which was suppose to fix the teams defensive problems. It didn’t seem to help at all tonight despite the fact that Kronwall played well.
In Play! Man of the Game: Shane Doan. Doan finished the night with four points, six shots and a pair of hits. He also won the only face-off he took.
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The Detroit Red Wings lost tonight to the Phoenix Coyotes 5-4 after Nicklas Lidstrom put the team to a two goal lead with five left in the game.
The Wings saw goals tonight from Pavel Datsyuk, Patrick Eaves, and a pair by Nicklas Lidstrom. The Coyotes scorers were Scottie Upshall, Ed Jovanovski, Shane Doan, and a pair from Keith Yandle.
This team outplayed the Coyotes but still lost despite only needing to hold a two goal lead less than five minutes. It almost seems that had Lidstrom missed his second goal the team would have stood a chance at winning. This is the fourth time in five games the Wings have lost while holding a two goal lead in the third period. Tonight the Wings got Niklas Kronwall back, which was suppose to fix the teams defensive problems. It didn’t seem to help at all tonight despite the fact that Kronwall played well.
In Play! Man of the Game: Shane Doan. Doan finished the night with four points, six shots and a pair of hits. He also won the only face-off he took.
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Post game interviews with Zetterberg, Lidstrom, Howard and Head Coach Mike Babcock.
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NIKLAS KRONWALL TO PLAY TONIGHT AGAINST PHOENIX
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After missing almost 10 weeks after suffering a sprained MCL in Montreal, Niklas Kronwall will play tonight against the Phoenix Coyotes in Detroit. Kronwall, who had a career season last year but otherwise has been dogged by injuries his entire career, will be a welcomed addition to the Detroit blue line both offensively and defensively. Before suffering the sprained ligament, Kronwall led the Wings defense in points.
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After missing almost 10 weeks after suffering a sprained MCL in Montreal, Niklas Kronwall will play tonight against the Phoenix Coyotes in Detroit. Kronwall, who had a career season last year but otherwise has been dogged by injuries his entire career, will be a welcomed addition to the Detroit blue line both offensively and defensively. Before suffering the sprained ligament, Kronwall led the Wings defense in points.
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Monday, January 25, 2010
Red Wings Trivia
Which Detroit Red Wing was the first American born and trained player to captain an NHL team.
Answer:
Reed Larson from Minneapolis, MN in 1981-82
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Answer:
Reed Larson from Minneapolis, MN in 1981-82
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Saturday, January 23, 2010
Red Wings Lose, Fan Tries to Jump From Rafters
By AJ Petronzi
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Giving up the second two goal lead in a row, the Red Wings lost 3-2 to the LA Kings tonight.
The Red Wings just can’t seem to hold onto a two goal lead and managed to throw away another game against a team they trail to get into the playoffs. The second period was the team’s weak point even though they gave up two goals in the third. Until a break to replace a piece of glass, the Wings were trapped in their own zone.
The big news inside the Joe Louis Arena was that while the game played below, a sellout crowd looked on while an aallegedly drunken fan attempted to jump from the rafters above. Shortly before the start of the third period, a section of the arena was emptied. The fan managed to sneak by security and became tangled in wiring while jumping from the catwalk. A piece of fireboard held him in the ceiling while the police untangled and arrested the man.
In Play! Man of the Game: Anze Kopitar. Kopitar had three points, scoring LA’s first goal and assisting on both the second goals.
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Post game interviews with Zetterberg, Lidstrom, Howard and Head Coach Mike Babcock.
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Giving up the second two goal lead in a row, the Red Wings lost 3-2 to the LA Kings tonight.
The Red Wings just can’t seem to hold onto a two goal lead and managed to throw away another game against a team they trail to get into the playoffs. The second period was the team’s weak point even though they gave up two goals in the third. Until a break to replace a piece of glass, the Wings were trapped in their own zone.
The big news inside the Joe Louis Arena was that while the game played below, a sellout crowd looked on while an aallegedly drunken fan attempted to jump from the rafters above. Shortly before the start of the third period, a section of the arena was emptied. The fan managed to sneak by security and became tangled in wiring while jumping from the catwalk. A piece of fireboard held him in the ceiling while the police untangled and arrested the man.
In Play! Man of the Game: Anze Kopitar. Kopitar had three points, scoring LA’s first goal and assisting on both the second goals.
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Post game interviews with Zetterberg, Lidstrom, Howard and Head Coach Mike Babcock.
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Friday, January 22, 2010
Thursday, January 21, 2010
Red Wings Beat Wild in Shootout
By AJ Petronzi
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After blowing a two goal lead, the Detroit Red Wings pulled out a 3-2 shootout win against the Minnesota Wild on Thursday night.
Todd Bertuzzi was the first player on the board tonight after scoring on a breakaway Robbie Earl scored an unusual goal after the puck bounced of the glass and into the net off of Earl. Patrick Eaves and Drew Miller put the Wings to a two goal lead until Minnesota tied the game back up with goals, just on minute apart, from Martin Havlat and Andrew Brunette. Going through an eight round shootout that saw two goals from each team until Miller scored the game winner on his first career shootout attempt.
The Wings played great through the opening of the game, but suffered a lackluster third period and almost lost the game after allowing the Wild free reign of the puck in overtime. Howard, after having the other night off, looked ok during the game and couldn’t really be blamed for any of the goals against. The Red Wings did have three breakaways in the first 10 minutes of play tonight.
In Play! Man of the Game: Drew Miller. Although Miller will soon be changing his blue sticks in for red ones, the blue stick worked for him tonight as he scored a deflection goal to put the Wings up by two and scored the game winner in the shootout.
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After blowing a two goal lead, the Detroit Red Wings pulled out a 3-2 shootout win against the Minnesota Wild on Thursday night.
Todd Bertuzzi was the first player on the board tonight after scoring on a breakaway Robbie Earl scored an unusual goal after the puck bounced of the glass and into the net off of Earl. Patrick Eaves and Drew Miller put the Wings to a two goal lead until Minnesota tied the game back up with goals, just on minute apart, from Martin Havlat and Andrew Brunette. Going through an eight round shootout that saw two goals from each team until Miller scored the game winner on his first career shootout attempt.
The Wings played great through the opening of the game, but suffered a lackluster third period and almost lost the game after allowing the Wild free reign of the puck in overtime. Howard, after having the other night off, looked ok during the game and couldn’t really be blamed for any of the goals against. The Red Wings did have three breakaways in the first 10 minutes of play tonight.
In Play! Man of the Game: Drew Miller. Although Miller will soon be changing his blue sticks in for red ones, the blue stick worked for him tonight as he scored a deflection goal to put the Wings up by two and scored the game winner in the shootout.
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Wednesday, January 20, 2010
Red Wings Trivia
Which three players scored goals for the Detroit Red Wings in their Stanley Cup-clinching Game 6 victory against Pittsburgh on June 4, 2008?
Answer: Brian Rafalski, Vallteri Filppula and Henrik Zetterberg.
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Answer: Brian Rafalski, Vallteri Filppula and Henrik Zetterberg.
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Tuesday, January 19, 2010
Red Wings Trip to DC Ends With Loss
By AJ Petronzi
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With the same score as earlier this season, but different outcome, the Detroit Red Wings lost to the Washington Capitals 3-2 on Tuesday night.
Dan Cleary broke the score seal tonight on a spinning backhand from behind the net. Matt Bradley scored for Washington late in the second period to tie the game. In a three minute goal explosion, Brian Rafalski gave the Wings a second lead before Nicklas Backstrom and David Steckel both scored just 47 seconds apart to secure the win for the Capitals.
For the first time in three games the Wings were held without a point, but for the second straight game the Wings outshoot their opponent and tonight almost hit 50 shots on goal. As a team, the Wings only made three defensive mistakes; all three resulted in goals against. Like early in the season, the Wings outplayed their opponent and were handed a loss at the hands of a hot goaltender.
In Play! Man of the Game: Jose Theodore. Theodore allowed only two goals, only one of which he should have made a save on. He finished the night with 44 saves and a .956 save percentage.
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With the same score as earlier this season, but different outcome, the Detroit Red Wings lost to the Washington Capitals 3-2 on Tuesday night.
Dan Cleary broke the score seal tonight on a spinning backhand from behind the net. Matt Bradley scored for Washington late in the second period to tie the game. In a three minute goal explosion, Brian Rafalski gave the Wings a second lead before Nicklas Backstrom and David Steckel both scored just 47 seconds apart to secure the win for the Capitals.
For the first time in three games the Wings were held without a point, but for the second straight game the Wings outshoot their opponent and tonight almost hit 50 shots on goal. As a team, the Wings only made three defensive mistakes; all three resulted in goals against. Like early in the season, the Wings outplayed their opponent and were handed a loss at the hands of a hot goaltender.
In Play! Man of the Game: Jose Theodore. Theodore allowed only two goals, only one of which he should have made a save on. He finished the night with 44 saves and a .956 save percentage.
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Monday, January 18, 2010
Red Wings Trivia
Name the native of Muskegon, Michigan who made his NHL debut with the Detroit Red Wings in 2007-08.
Answer : Justin Abdelkader
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Answer : Justin Abdelkader
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Sunday, January 17, 2010
Red Wings Lose to Black Hawks Again...in a Shootout
By AJ Petronzi
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In a come from behind game to force extra time, the Detroit Red Wings lost to the Chicago Blackhawks 4-3 in a shootout Sunday afternoon in Detroit.
Troy Brouwer put the Blackhawks on the board first and Patrick Kane followed up with a powerplay goal for the two goal lead. In the final minute of the first, Nicklas Lidstrom closed that gap back to one.
Going to nearly halfway through the second, Henrik Zetterberg tied the game up until Patrick Sharp quickly put the game back into the hands of Chicago. In the third, Patrick Eaves forced the overtime. Sharp scored the game winner in the shootout.
Unlike last night everyone won’t be looking back to the controversy of today’s shootout, but rather the ridiculous goals of Pavel Datsyuk and Todd Bertuzzi. Nobody will be looking at the goaltending, or lack there of, from Jimmy Howard.
The Wings did bring it to the Hawks and managed to score three goals after having been shutout both the last times these teams met. The Wings out shot Chicago by a wide margin and almost hit 40 shots for the first time in nearly two months.
In Play! Man of the Game: Patrick Eaves. Eaves came back from a great fight with Kris Versteeg, despite stitches and a black eye, to score the tying goal.
ADDED BONUS. Post game audio from the dressing room after today's game. Interviews with Todd Bertuzzi, Patrick Eaves, Nicklas Lidstrom, Henrik Zetterberg and Mike Babcock.
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In a come from behind game to force extra time, the Detroit Red Wings lost to the Chicago Blackhawks 4-3 in a shootout Sunday afternoon in Detroit.
Unlike last night everyone won’t be looking back to the controversy of today’s shootout, but rather the ridiculous goals of Pavel Datsyuk and Todd Bertuzzi. Nobody will be looking at the goaltending, or lack there of, from Jimmy Howard.
In Play! Man of the Game: Patrick Eaves. Eaves came back from a great fight with Kris Versteeg, despite stitches and a black eye, to score the tying goal.
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Saturday, January 16, 2010
Dallas Beat Red Wings on Scandalous Call
By AJ Petronzi
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The Detroit Red Wings were robbed by a terrible call to lost 3-2 in a shootout in Dallas.
Todd Bertuzzi opened the score sheet today in the first period and only a few minutes later Brian Rafalski put the Wings up by two with a powerplay goal. In the second, Brad Richards shortened the gap when he scored a powerplay goal for the Stars. In a questionable non-call, Dallas’ Loui Eriksson tied the game. In the shoot-out, which was a goaltending duel, Dallas’ Steve Ott, on a disreputable call, scored the only goal for the Win.
Even though the Wings saw the only penalty for too many men of the ice, the Dallas Stars had two extra players on the ice the whole game in the form of referees. Dallas’ second goal was unquestionably caused thanks to goaltender interference. The shootout winner, despite the referee being in the best possible place to make the call which was no goal, was called a goal by the far referee despite the review being inconclusive in Toronto. The NHL owes the Wings another point as the extra point in this game was awarded to the Stars. The Wings did outshoot the Stars after not having out shot an opposing team in the last four games. This game was full of penalties not called against Dallas and a bad call ended the game.
In Play! Man of the Game: Nicklas Lidstrom. Lidstrom was shooting away today, after scoring his first goal in 42 games on Thursday, and managed to get two assists.
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The Detroit Red Wings were robbed by a terrible call to lost 3-2 in a shootout in Dallas.
Todd Bertuzzi opened the score sheet today in the first period and only a few minutes later Brian Rafalski put the Wings up by two with a powerplay goal. In the second, Brad Richards shortened the gap when he scored a powerplay goal for the Stars. In a questionable non-call, Dallas’ Loui Eriksson tied the game. In the shoot-out, which was a goaltending duel, Dallas’ Steve Ott, on a disreputable call, scored the only goal for the Win.
Even though the Wings saw the only penalty for too many men of the ice, the Dallas Stars had two extra players on the ice the whole game in the form of referees. Dallas’ second goal was unquestionably caused thanks to goaltender interference. The shootout winner, despite the referee being in the best possible place to make the call which was no goal, was called a goal by the far referee despite the review being inconclusive in Toronto. The NHL owes the Wings another point as the extra point in this game was awarded to the Stars. The Wings did outshoot the Stars after not having out shot an opposing team in the last four games. This game was full of penalties not called against Dallas and a bad call ended the game.
In Play! Man of the Game: Nicklas Lidstrom. Lidstrom was shooting away today, after scoring his first goal in 42 games on Thursday, and managed to get two assists.
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Friday, January 15, 2010
Red Wings Factoid
On June 17, 1989, the Detroit Red Wings selected 19-year-old defensemen Nicklas Lidstrom from Vasteras Sweden with the 53rd choice at the NHL entry draft in Minnesota.
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Thursday, January 14, 2010
Red Wings Rock the Hurricanes
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The Detroit Red Wings came off an embarrassing night in New York to beat the Carolina Hurricanes 3-1 in their first home game of 2010.
After 42 straight games without a goal, Wings’ captain Nicklas Lidstrom netted the opening goal in tonight’s contest. Early in the second, and even earlier in a powerplay, Drew Miller put the Wings up by two. Carolina’s Tom Kostopoulos netted the Cane’s only goal of the night, midway through the third. After a surge of the Canes late in the third, Henrik Zetterberg ended Carolina’s chance to tie the game by netting the Wing’s insurance goal.
The Wings played a good game tonight, something that they’ve not done in quite a while. Carolina, which is the worst team in the league by two points, needed this win tonight and Detroit made sure they didn’t stand a chance at doing that. Lidstrom netted a goal and broke his streak which was only a few shy of his longest drought in his career, the longest, at 48 games, came during his rookie campaign. Hopefully Lidstrom will be finding the back of the net more often.
In Play! Man of the Game: Drew Miller. Although Miller looked to have more grey hair today than he did Tuesday, he overcame that loss and netted a powerplay goal (the game winner) and also assisted on Lidstrom’s goal which was also on the powerplay.
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The Detroit Red Wings came off an embarrassing night in New York to beat the Carolina Hurricanes 3-1 in their first home game of 2010.
In Play! Man of the Game: Drew Miller. Although Miller looked to have more grey hair today than he did Tuesday, he overcame that loss and netted a powerplay goal (the game winner) and also assisted on Lidstrom’s goal which was also on the powerplay.
Post game interviews with Miller, Lidstrom, Zetterberg and Babcock.
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Tuesday, January 12, 2010
Red Wings Destroyed on the Island
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The Detroit Red Wings conclude a 5 game road stretch with a huge loss as they were dominated by the New York Islanders in a 6-0 blowout in New York.
The Red Wings played terribly tonight and, starting at the opening face-off, never stood a chance. What made the difference in tonight’s game was the crushing fore-check of the Islanders. Detroit’s defense never was given the space to set up plays and the Islanders intercepted almost every attempted pass the Wings made. The one time the Islanders did give a Wings’ defenseman room to make a play, he still gave the puck over which led to the Islanders third goal. The Wings will be looking to avenge this loss on Thursday.
In Play! Man of the Game: Rob Schremp. Schremp struggled with goal scoring early in his career, but tonight he notched two, the second of which came gift wrapped from Brad Stuart.
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The Detroit Red Wings conclude a 5 game road stretch with a huge loss as they were dominated by the New York Islanders in a 6-0 blowout in New York.
The Red Wings played terribly tonight and, starting at the opening face-off, never stood a chance. What made the difference in tonight’s game was the crushing fore-check of the Islanders. Detroit’s defense never was given the space to set up plays and the Islanders intercepted almost every attempted pass the Wings made. The one time the Islanders did give a Wings’ defenseman room to make a play, he still gave the puck over which led to the Islanders third goal. The Wings will be looking to avenge this loss on Thursday.
In Play! Man of the Game: Rob Schremp. Schremp struggled with goal scoring early in his career, but tonight he notched two, the second of which came gift wrapped from Brad Stuart.
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Red Wings Trivia
Which Red Wings goaltender posted a shutout in 3-0 victory against the Toronto Maple Leafs in Game 7 of the Norris Division Final on May 3, 1987 at Joe Louis Arena?
Answer: Glen Hanlon
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Monday, January 11, 2010
Red Wings Daily Factoid
On September 10, 1996, the Detroit Red Wings captain Steve Yzerman scored at 19:47 of the first overtime to give Canada a 4-3 victory against the United States in Game a of the best of three World Cup of Hockey finals at Core States Center in Philadelphia.
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Sunday, January 10, 2010
Red Wings Beat Sharks 4-1
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After a rough start in the first period, the Detroit Red Wings battled back from a one goal deficit to beat the San Jose Sharks 4-1 in San Jose.
San Jose’s Patrick Marleau opened the goal column tonight with his NHL leading 29 goal of the season. Pavel Datsyuk scored the Wings’ first goal early in the second. Later in the period, Patrick Eaves tipped the puck into the net and two minutes later Dan Cleary scored another goal to put the Wings up by two. In the third period, the Sharks looked like they were about to score before Darren Helm forced a turnover and scored the backbreaking goal.
The Wings struggled early gaining the offensive zone, but after the first intermission they solved that problem and ran away with the game. Several Wings gave great performances tonight. As a team, the Wings gave forth the kind of effort that would be expected in the playoffs, which the Wings currently sit only one point out of a playoff picture. With tonight’s win, the Wings have won three of the four games played on this five game road trip and will finish the trip against the struggling Islanders on Tuesday.
In Play! Man of the Game: Darren Helm. Helm scored a goal and had several amazing plays that either led to great scoring chances or killed chances for San Jose. Helm has 5 goals in his last 5 games.
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After a rough start in the first period, the Detroit Red Wings battled back from a one goal deficit to beat the San Jose Sharks 4-1 in San Jose.
San Jose’s Patrick Marleau opened the goal column tonight with his NHL leading 29 goal of the season. Pavel Datsyuk scored the Wings’ first goal early in the second. Later in the period, Patrick Eaves tipped the puck into the net and two minutes later Dan Cleary scored another goal to put the Wings up by two. In the third period, the Sharks looked like they were about to score before Darren Helm forced a turnover and scored the backbreaking goal.
The Wings struggled early gaining the offensive zone, but after the first intermission they solved that problem and ran away with the game. Several Wings gave great performances tonight. As a team, the Wings gave forth the kind of effort that would be expected in the playoffs, which the Wings currently sit only one point out of a playoff picture. With tonight’s win, the Wings have won three of the four games played on this five game road trip and will finish the trip against the struggling Islanders on Tuesday.
In Play! Man of the Game: Darren Helm. Helm scored a goal and had several amazing plays that either led to great scoring chances or killed chances for San Jose. Helm has 5 goals in his last 5 games.
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Saturday, January 9, 2010
Red Wings Trivia
Which two Red Wings each scored a hat trick during the 2008 Stanley Cup Playoffs?
Answer - Pavel Datsyuk and Johan Franzen
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Friday, January 8, 2010
Red Wings Daily Fact
On March 11, 2008, Detroit Red Wings forward Dallas Drake appeared in his 1000th career NHL game during a 3-1 victory against the Chicago Blackhawks at Joe Louis Arena. Drake earned his 300th career assist on Kirk Maltby's first period goal to give the Red Wings a 1-0 lead.
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Thursday, January 7, 2010
Today's Red Wings Trivia
Which Detroit Red Wing tied and NHL record with four goals in one Stanley Cup game, a 7-1 victory against the Montreal Canadiens in Game 2 at the Olympia Stadium on April 5, 1955?
Answer -Ted Lindsay
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Answer -Ted Lindsay
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Wednesday, January 6, 2010
CHRIS CHELIOS ARRESTED FOR DUI
By AJ Petronzi
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According to an AP report, former Red Wing defenseman Chris Chelios was arrested in Illinois for Drunk Driving after he was pulled over in his pickup truck early on the morning of December 28. Chelios is currently with the Chicago Wolves of the AHL on a road trip in Canada and couldn’t be reached for comment. Chelios, who signed with the Wolves in October, will face a judge on February first.
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According to an AP report, former Red Wing defenseman Chris Chelios was arrested in Illinois for Drunk Driving after he was pulled over in his pickup truck early on the morning of December 28. Chelios is currently with the Chicago Wolves of the AHL on a road trip in Canada and couldn’t be reached for comment. Chelios, who signed with the Wolves in October, will face a judge on February first.
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Turnovers Cost Red Wings Big
By AJ Petronzi
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The Anaheim Ducks capitalized on three gift-wrapped turnovers caused by the Detroit Red Wings in a 4-1 loss for the Wings in Anaheim.
Saku Koivu scored the games first goal on a shorthanded breakaway. The goal was Detroit’s first shorthanded goal against this season, making them the last team to allow one. Anaheim’s Matt Beleskey scored a goal on a rebound. Valtteri Filppula scored the Wing’s lone goal halfway through the third period, but quickly a turnover by the Wings gave Corry Perry his first goal in 10 games. Anaheim’s Kyle Chipchura scored an empty net goal.
The Red Wings played horribly in the first period and lost the game within the first eight minutes. Despite playing better later on, the Wings were chasing the Duck the remainder of the game. The big issue tonight for both teams was the amount of penalties. Both team took 10 penalties, although a significant number of them were shared penalties, and many of the games best opportunities came to the teams when they were shorthanded.
In Play! Man of the Game: Jonas Hiller. Hiller stopped 38 of Detroit’s 39 shots, the one goal that he did allow he really had no chance to stop.
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The Anaheim Ducks capitalized on three gift-wrapped turnovers caused by the Detroit Red Wings in a 4-1 loss for the Wings in Anaheim.
Saku Koivu scored the games first goal on a shorthanded breakaway. The goal was Detroit’s first shorthanded goal against this season, making them the last team to allow one. Anaheim’s Matt Beleskey scored a goal on a rebound. Valtteri Filppula scored the Wing’s lone goal halfway through the third period, but quickly a turnover by the Wings gave Corry Perry his first goal in 10 games. Anaheim’s Kyle Chipchura scored an empty net goal.
The Red Wings played horribly in the first period and lost the game within the first eight minutes. Despite playing better later on, the Wings were chasing the Duck the remainder of the game. The big issue tonight for both teams was the amount of penalties. Both team took 10 penalties, although a significant number of them were shared penalties, and many of the games best opportunities came to the teams when they were shorthanded.
In Play! Man of the Game: Jonas Hiller. Hiller stopped 38 of Detroit’s 39 shots, the one goal that he did allow he really had no chance to stop.
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Tuesday, January 5, 2010
Red Wings Minute
On December 22,2007 Johan Franzen and Daniel Cleary scored goals 45 seconds apart in the second period during Detroit's 4-1 victory against the Minnesota Wild at Xcel Energy Center.
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Monday, January 4, 2010
Red Wings Trivia
Q- Which two retired players dropped the ceremonial first puck before Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final between Detroit and Pittsburgh on May 24, 2008 at Joe Louis Arena.
A- Steve Yzerman & Mario Lemieux
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A- Steve Yzerman & Mario Lemieux
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Saturday, January 2, 2010
Wings Start Road Trip with Win in Phoenix
By AJ Petronzi
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Hoping for a better 2010 than 2009, the Detroit Red Wings started the year by beating the Phoenix Coyotes 4-1 at the Jobing.com arena in Phoenix.
Detroit broke onto he board first tonight when Tomas Holmstrom broke the seal on the score sheet with a deflection. Than early in the second the Coyotes scored a power play goal from Matthew Lombardi. In the late stages of the second Holmstrom deflected another puck past Ilya Bryzgalov. In the third period the Wings scored a power play goal from Pavel Datsyuk and also an empty net goal from Darren Helm.
The Wings looked like the team that Detroit fans have come to expect even though they allowed 36 shots against Jimmy Howard who stopped all but one. Pavel Datsyuk continued his career domination of Phoenix by scoring a goal and an assist to continue his almost two points a game average against the Coyotes. Holmstrom, who leads the Wings in goals, looked at the top of his game tonight as he deflected two in and Nicklas Lidstrom managed a pair of assists as well.
In Play! Man of the Game: Todd Bertuzzi. Bertuzzi set up Datsyuk’s powerplay goal and spent most the night in the right spot recording four shots on goal as well as one blocked shot. Tonight was also Bertuzzi’s 900th career game.
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Hoping for a better 2010 than 2009, the Detroit Red Wings started the year by beating the Phoenix Coyotes 4-1 at the Jobing.com arena in Phoenix.
Detroit broke onto he board first tonight when Tomas Holmstrom broke the seal on the score sheet with a deflection. Than early in the second the Coyotes scored a power play goal from Matthew Lombardi. In the late stages of the second Holmstrom deflected another puck past Ilya Bryzgalov. In the third period the Wings scored a power play goal from Pavel Datsyuk and also an empty net goal from Darren Helm.
The Wings looked like the team that Detroit fans have come to expect even though they allowed 36 shots against Jimmy Howard who stopped all but one. Pavel Datsyuk continued his career domination of Phoenix by scoring a goal and an assist to continue his almost two points a game average against the Coyotes. Holmstrom, who leads the Wings in goals, looked at the top of his game tonight as he deflected two in and Nicklas Lidstrom managed a pair of assists as well.
In Play! Man of the Game: Todd Bertuzzi. Bertuzzi set up Datsyuk’s powerplay goal and spent most the night in the right spot recording four shots on goal as well as one blocked shot. Tonight was also Bertuzzi’s 900th career game.
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Red Wings Daily Teaser
In the first trade in history between teams from the NHL and the World Hockey Association (WHA), the Detroit Red Wings acquired Vaclav Nedomansky and Tim Sheehy from the Birmingham Bulls in exchange for the loan of Steve Durbano and Dave Hanson (Slapshot) and future considerations on November 18, 1977.
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