Lidstrom To Play Game 1, Datsyuk Uncertain
May 29, 2009 by Jeanne Dupuis
Filed under Detroit Red Wings, Injuries, NHL, Players
The Detroit Red Wings will take on the Pittsburgh Penguins tomorrow night in Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Finals and I’m sure they are relieved by the news that Nicklas Lidstrom is expected back in the lineup.
The defenceman had been out with an undisclosed injury but was seen skating with regular partner, Brian Rafalski, during practice.
Unfortunately, there is a less definitive picture of what’s happening with Pavel Dastyuk. Detroit coach, Mike Babcock, said that it will come down to a last-minute decision before Saturday’s game. In my opinion, if there is still a doubt, I think he should …read more
Blackhawks Win Game 3 in Overtime
May 23, 2009 by Jeanne Dupuis
Filed under Chicago Blackhawks, Detroit Red Wings, NHL Playoffs
The Chicago Blackhawks blew an amazing 3-0 lead in Game 3 of the 2009 Western Conference Finals against the Detroit Red Wings. They scored two quick goals in the first period and struck again less than a minute into the second but then the Red Wings seemed to wake up and quickly evened out the game.
Heading into the third period it was all locked up and it remained that way until Patrick Sharp scored at 1:52 of overtime allowing the Blackhawks to skate away with a 4-3 victory. The win has cut Detroit’s series lead, making it 2-1.
Both teams were …read more
Red Wings’ Datsyuk Suffering From Sore Foot
May 21, 2009 by Jeanne Dupuis
Filed under Detroit Red Wings, Injuries, NHL, Players
Pavel Datsyuk’s status for Game 3 of the 2009 Western Conference Finals remains in questions as he tries to recover from a sore foot. The Detroit Red Wings star center missed practice today before the team headed to Chicago to get ready for tomorrow’s game.
He was injured after his foot was struck by a puck during Detroit’s 3-2 OT win on Tuesday night.
To be honest, despite the fact that Datsyuk is normally really essential in the lineup, he hasn’t been spectacular in the postseason (just one goal and two assists in the 13 playoff games). It’s been a stark contrast …read more
