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Detroit Red Wings

Detroit Red Wings

Western Conference No. 1 Seed

54-21-7, 1st Central

 Last Game
May 14, 2008 at Dallas, L 1-3 Highlights
Goals DET H. Zetterberg DAL M. Modano, B. Morrow, L. Eriksson
Goalies DET C. Osgood (L, 22/25 SV) DAL M. Turco (W, 34/35 SV)
 
 Next Game
Dallas Stars May 17, 2008 Dallas, 13:30 
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Red Wings lead series 3-1
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Western Conference final: Red Wings lead Stars 3-1

Western Conference final: Red Wings lead Stars 3-1
LARRY LAGE, May 16, 2008
The Detroit Red Wings sound as if the Western Conference finals have lasted long enough. They're ready to eliminate the Dallas Stars on Saturday in Game 5 and earn a spot in the Stanley Cup finals for the first time since winning a title in 2002. "We want to finish them off as soon as we can," Detroit forward Tomas Holmstrom said Friday. ...More
 •  Franzen out for 4th straight game May 17 (Macomb Daily)*
 •  Red Wings to continue rushing net May 17 (Macomb Daily)*
 • Rumor: Turco will find himself in the middle of a Detroit traffic jam - May 16 (Yahoo! Sports)
 •  Wings relying on top line too much May 16 (The Oakland Press)*
 • Red Wings' Franzen expected to miss Game Five - May 15 (PA SportsTicker)
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 Team Report

Red Wings Team Report

Red Wings Team Report May 16, 2008

Tomas Holmstrom's reputation as a net-front annoyance precedes him. Since the Western Conference finals shifted to Dallas, referees appear to be keeping a closer eye on Holmstrom, who did a good job of screening and harassing Stars goaltender Marty Turco in the first two games.

On Wednesday, Turco got his revenge, courtesy of a referee's call that puzzled the Red Wings. Many said they had no idea a goal can be disallowed because a player's rear end is hanging over the crease, even if his skates aren't in the blue paint.

"I've never heard of a goal being disallowed because your (rear) was in the crease," Detroit goaltender Chris Osgood said.

That's what happened at 7:34 of the second period, when the Red Wings thought they had taken a 1-0 lead on an apparent ...More

 
 Team Injuries
 Player Date Status Injury
 Johan Franzen C May 10, 2008 Day-to-Day Concussion-like Symptoms
 Tomas Kopecky RW Apr 4, 2008 Injured Reserve Sprained MCL And Torn ACL
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Detroit Red Wings' goalie Chris Osgood, front center, and teammates take a break during their NHL hockey practice on Friday, May 16, 2008 in Detroit. Detroits leads the best-of-seven Western Conference series against Dallas three games to one. Game 5 is Saturday.
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Detroit Red Wings' Darren McCarty congratulates himself after a goal on teammate goalie Chris Osgood, rear center, during their NHL hockey practice on Friday, May 16, 2008 in Detroit. Detroits leads the best-of-seven Western Conference series against Dallas three games to one. Game 5 is Saturday.
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Detroit Red Wings' head coach Mike Babcock, left, talks with player Mikael Samuelsson, of Sweden, during their NHL hockey practice on Friday, May 16, 2008 in Detroit.
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In this May 10, 2008 file photo, Dallas Stars goalie Marty Turco deflects a shot on goal during the first period of Game 2 of the Western Conference hockey finals against the Detroit Red Wings in Detroit. The Dallas goalie is 0-9-2 in the NHL at Joe Louis Arena, where he will have a chance to stop nagging questions and extend the Western Conference finals, which Detroit leads 3-1.
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(AP Photo/Paul Sancya, File)
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 Central Standings
GP W-L-OTL Pts L10 
 z-Detroit 82 54-21-7 115 7-2-1 
 x-Nashville 82 41-32-9 91 6-3-1 
 Chicago 82 40-34-8 88 6-3-1 
 Columbus 82 34-36-12 80 2-7-1 
 St. Louis 82 33-36-13 79 4-4-2 
 Complete Standings
  Individual Leaders
Pavel Datsyuk - Detroit Red WingsPavel Datsyuk
#13, Center
Leads team with 97 Points
 Stat Player Total 
 PointsPavel Datsyuk97 
 GoalsHenrik Zetterberg43 
 AssistsPavel Datsyuk66 
 PIMAaron Downey116 
 Plus/MinusPavel Datsyuk41 
 PP GoalsHenrik Zetterberg16 
 SH GoalsKris Draper
 Complete Team Statistics
 Goalie Stats
  GPWLOTLGAASV%
 Dominik Hasek41271032.14.902
 Chris Osgood4327942.09.914
 Jimmy Howard40202.13.926
  Team Stats
  PP% PPG PK% SHG  
 Special Teams20.7 81 84.0 5  
 Scores and Schedule
 Last Five Games
 Thu, May 1at ColoradoW 8-2  
 Thu, May 8DallasW 4-1  
 Sat, May 10DallasW 2-1  
 Mon, May 12at DallasW 5-2  
 Wed, May 14at DallasL 1-3  
 Next Five Games
 Sat, May 17Dallas13:30 
 Mon, May 19at Dallas20:00 
 Wed, May 21Dallas19:30 
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