Red Wings hitting Blackhawks like they mean it, grab series lead

If it moved, the Red Wings hit it. If it bounced, they chased it. The Blackhawks kept passing and pressuring, and the Red Wings kept pressing and pressing, slamming bodies and pursuing pucks.

Underdog Red Wings look like top dogs in taking 2-1 lead

Well, what do you think of the Red Wings now? Clear underdogs in consecutive series in the Stanley Cup playoffs, they took a 2-1 lead on the mighty Blackhawks on Monday, with a big 3-1 win, having already dispatched the Ducks.

• Photos: Red Wings 3, Blackhawks 1 -- Game 3

Avalanche mum on report Patrick Roy may be next coach

Roy’s younger brother, Stephane Roy, posted a Facebook note late Monday night saying his brother would be the new coach. Stephane Roy later told The Denver Post: “They’re discussing the final details of an arrangement.”

Second-period flurry powers Red Wings to 2-1 lead in series

Goals 31 seconds apart by Gustav Nyquist and Drew Miller in the second period and Pavel Datsyuk’s key tally in third period Monday propelled the Red Wings to a 3-1 victory.

• Photos: Red Wings 3, Blackhawks 1 -- Game 3

Red Wings Jakub Kindl seized chance when it came

This is the way Jakub Kindl envisioned it. Hours from the start of a critical game, he’s playing an important role ... As a regular.

Jonathan Toews continues to miss the mark for Blackhawks

Chicago captain Jonathan Toews insists he’s not going to be bothered by the fact that through eight playoff games, he has yet to score a goal.

Red Wings penalty killers go distance in Game 3

They seemed like they were on the ice forever, and the Blackhawks kind of were. The Blackhawks had a power play near the start of the second period Monday, and though they didn’t score, they continued to control the puck.

Viktor Stalberg returns for Blackhawks, is denied key goal

After watching their Western Conference semifinals series with the Red Wings go from what appeared to be a breeze to a battle almost overnight, the Blackhawks were looking for more speed headed into Game 3 on Monday.

Wings, Blackhawks on heat alert despite The Joe’s rep for excellent ice

It was a common refrain around Joe Louis Arena on Monday as the Red Wings and Blackhawks prepared for Game 3 of the Western Conference semifinals: The ice in Detroit is among the best in the league.

Red Wings gird for ‘response’ from Blackhawks in key game tonight

After crushing the Chicago Blackhawks 4-1 Saturday in Game 2, the Red Wings entertain the Blackhawks at Joe Louis Arena on Monday night expect a different Chicago team from the one they played Saturday afternoon.

Wings’ Damien Brunner sees big hockey gains in native Switzerland

There will be plenty of dinners to pay off in the days ahead for forward Damien Brunner. You see, Brunner's native country of Switzerland was defeated Sunday in the finals of the world championships by Sweden 5-2.

Once-grizzled Wings proving youth is served in postseason

In between the hyperbolic extremes, the Wings are finding rejuvenation and balance, and a whole lot of energy. They come churning into Joe Louis Arena tonight brimming with possibilities that keep growing, and you can bet the crowd will be amped.

• Photos: Red Wings 4, Blackhawks 1 -- Game 2

Viktor Stalberg returns, looking for mismatches in Red Wings’ defense

Viktor Stalberg will be back in the lineup after sitting out the first two games as a healthy scratch. The only question just hours before faceoff, however, was who was coming out of the lineup.

Wings captain Henrik Zetterberg's leadership is understated, but undeniable

Zetterberg is traversing one of the toughest seasons a captain of the Red Wings has faced, arguably in decades.

Red Wings’ Pavel Datsyuk reaches semifinals of ‘NHL 14’ cover vote

Red Wings center Pavel Datsyuk defeated Maple Leafs winger Joffrey Lupul in the quarterfinals of fan voting to be featured on the cover of the EA Sports video ...

Damien Brunner finds a home on Red Wings' third line

With four goals in the playoffs, and goals in both games in this series against Chicago, Brunner has been a key figure for the Red Wings offensively. The line ...

Game 3 keys: Wings’ Howard vs. Blackhawks’ Crawford an intriguing subplot

Keep an eye on the goaltending matchup between Jimmy Howard and Chicago's Corey Crawford. Howard was sharp in Game 2, and though certainly not peppered with ...

Red Wings get under the Blackhawks' skin -- and right back in the series

They found their legs. And then they used them. Again and again, shift after shift, the Red Wings did, pulling together until they’d pulled even, skating away ...

What they’re saying: Red Wings vs. Blackhawks

What some writers are saying about the Red Wings-Blackhawks series after two games.

Saturday’s Game 5 in Wings-Blackhawks series starts at 8 p.m.

Saturday’s Game 5 of the Red Wings-Blackhawks Western Conference semifinal series will begin at 8 p.m. Eastern time. The game is in Chicago and will be ...

Niklas Kronwall's younger brother captains Sweden to 9th world hockey crown

Staffan Kronwall, 30, captained Team Sweden, which became the first team to win the world title on home ice since the Soviet Union in 1986. Vancouver's Henrik ...

Sunday's NHL playoffs roundup: Sens beat Pens in 2nd OT

Ottawa —Colin Greening wore six stitches on his left cheek, and a wide smile, after Ottawa's double overtime playoff victory against Pittsburgh.

Red Wings dominate Blackhawks to tie up series

The Red Wings had 30 shots on net and limited Chicago to 20 on Saturday. That was a reversal from Game 1 (42-21 Chicago edge), as was the fact the Red Wings ...

Red Wings’ Brendan Smith bounces back after subpar Game 1

Singled out by most analysts and fans for a subpar Game 1, Smith scored the eventual winning goal Saturday in the 4-1 victory over the Blackhawks that evened ...

Red Wings flip a switch, come to life in Game 2

Game 2 made it clear the Blackhawks do not walk on water. It also proved the Red Wings still can skate like mad on it, frozen. It is far easier for coaches and ...

3 stars of the Red Wings’ Game 2 victory

Henrik Zetterberg assisted on two goals, including the winner when he raced past the Blackhawks defense and fed Brendan Smith late in the second period. ...

Blackhawks take notice: Red Wings won’t be pushovers

For a team that had the league’s best regular-season record and that’s been equally dominant in the playoffs, Saturday’s 4-1 loss wasn’t appealing. The ...

Sharks beat Kings in OT to avoid going down 3-0

Logan Couture scored a power-play goal 1:29 into overtime to help the San Jose Sharks bounce back from two losses in Los Angeles. Game 4 is Tuesday night in ...