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Chase For Stanley Cup Moves To Chicago

J. Patrick — Tue, 14 May 2013 12:53:52 +0000

The Detroit Red Wings, led by Captain Henrik Zetterberg, advance to the second round of the NHL Playoffs, after a thrilling 3-2 win over the Anaheim Ducks on Sunday night. Now, they move into Round 2 against an Original 6 team, and the number one seed in the playoffs – the Chicago Blackhawks. Round two [...]

Red Wings Begin Quest For The Stanley Cup

J. Patrick — Wed, 01 May 2013 13:00:18 +0000

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 [...]

Red Wings Historic Streak At Risk

J. Patrick — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 14:28:37 +0000

The Detroit Red Wings haven't missed the Stanley Cup Playoffs since the 1989-1990 season, but in this strike-shortened season they are at-risk of being home for them this year. Last nights 3-2 shootout loss to the San Jose Sharks leaves them sitting in the 8th and final position with just eight games to play.The Red Wings hold the active record for all major sports by having reached the playoffs for 21 straight years, but now that record could be threatened.

Can the Detroit Tigers Make the Playoffs?

Stu Allen — Wed, 26 Sep 2012 22:30:50 +0000

A little over a week ago, many Tiger fans were ready to give up on their baseball team. “Stick a fork in them” was what I was hearing from fickle fans after the team was embarrassed by Cleveland and then held at bay the the then first-place White Sox. With just 8 games left in [...]

Red Wings On Brink Of Elimination in Playoffs

J. Patrick — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 11:57:49 +0000

The window of opportunity just got a lot smaller in the Red Wings quest for a 12th Stanley Cup. The 3-1 loss at home last night to the Nashville Predators left them down three games to one in the best of seven playoffs. A loss Friday night in Nashville would end their season. Pekka Rinne [...]

Red Wings Fall 3-2 In Playoff Opener

J. Patrick — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 11:59:52 +0000

What could have been a great hockey game between the Red Wings and the Nashville Predators turned into a series of trips to the penalty box last night. In all, there were 17 penalties called as the Commissioner of the NHL looked on. Commissioner Gary Bettman is known for his dislike of the Red Wings and the referees supported his cause last night, keeping Detroit a man short for a good part of the game. Still, there is more to come:

Movin' On! Red Wings Sweep Phoenix!

J. Patrick — Thu, 21 Apr 2011 13:11:52 +0000

The Detroit Red Wings completed their first round sweep of the Phoenix Coyotes last night with a 6-3 win on the road in Arizona. The win advances the Wings to the Western Conference Semi-Finals against an opponent still to be decided. This is just step one in the Red Wings chase for the Stanley Cup.