Red Wings Begin Quest For The Stanley Cup

The Detroit Red Wings opened the NHL Playoffs last night, falling to the Anaheim Ducks 3-0. It is the first game of the seven game series.Jimmy Howard stopped 24 shots, giving up two goals. Dan Cleary scored on the power play for Detroit's only goal. Anaheim scored an empty net goal at the end of the game with Detroit having an extra man on the ice. Game 2 is set for Thursday night in Anaheim. The Wings have extended their record for making the playoff for the 22nd consecutive year and hope to make a run for the cup. First, they must get by the Ducks in this series. .