http://www.detroitnews.com/graphics/detnews_printart.jpg http://www.detroitnews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/frontpage http://www.detroitnews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/frontpage en-us Copyright 2013, detroitnews.com Saxotech Online online@detroitnews.com (The Detroit News Online) online@detroitnews.com (The Detroit News Online) http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Fri, 24 May 2013 05:00:00 EDT Fri, 24 May 2013 03:28:38 EDT 30 http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130524/OPINION03/305240330/1128/rss16 ]]>There was the Red Wings' Henrik Zetterberg, casually holding the hockey stick of his captain counterpart, Chicago's Jonathan Toews. And Zetterberg simply refused to let go, even after the whistle blew and the referee skated in to separate the two players. Fri, 24 May 2013 01:35:00 EDT John Niyo http://detroitnews.com/article/20130524/OPINION03/305240330/1128/rss16 http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130524/SPORTS0103/305240332/1128/rss16 ]]>After giving up seven goals in consecutive losses, there were some murmurs Blackhawks coach Joel Quenneville might be contemplating pulling goaltender Corey Crawford headed into Game 4 of the Western Conference semifinals against Detroit on Thursday. Fri, 24 May 2013 02:06:00 EDT Matt Charboneau - The Detroit News http://detroitnews.com/article/20130524/SPORTS0103/305240332/1128/rss16 http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130524/SPORTS0103/305240342/1128/rss16 ]]>One of the main storylines in the Red Wings 2-0 victory in Game 4 was their penalty killers continuing their dominance over the Blackhawks power play. The Red Wings turned away all three Blackhawks power plays. Fri, 24 May 2013 02:19:00 EDT Ted Kulfan - The Detroit News http://detroitnews.com/article/20130524/SPORTS0103/305240342/1128/rss16 http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130524/OPINION03/305240333/1128/rss16 ]]>There was much talk before this game, including from coach Joel Quenneville, that the first 10 minutes would be important, especially for the Blackhawks. But the Red Wings were with them every step of the way. Fri, 24 May 2013 02:13:00 EDT Gregg Krupa http://detroitnews.com/article/20130524/OPINION03/305240333/1128/rss16 http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130524/SPORTS0103/305240335/1128/rss16 ]]>Through eight playoff games, the Blackhawks were 29-for-29 on the penalty kill. They made it 30-for-30 midway through the second period of Game 4 before Jakub Kindl scored to give the Red Wings all the offense they needed. Fri, 24 May 2013 02:01:00 EDT Matt Charboneau - The Detroit News http://detroitnews.com/article/20130524/SPORTS0103/305240335/1128/rss16 http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130524/SPORTS0103/305240341/1128/rss16 ]]>Chris Kreider deftly steered in a pass from Rick Nash 7:03 into overtime, and the Rangers stayed alive in the Stanley Cup playoffs with a 4-3 victory over the Boston Bruins on Thursday night. Fri, 24 May 2013 02:05:00 EDT Associated Press http://detroitnews.com/article/20130524/SPORTS0103/305240341/1128/rss16 http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130523/SPORTS0103/305230434/1128/rss16 ]]>The Red Wings are now one victory away from eliminating the top-seeded Chicago Blackhawks from the NHL Western Conference semifinals after defeating Chicago, 2-0, Thursday. Thu, 23 May 2013 01:00:00 EDT Ted Kulfan - The Detroit News http://detroitnews.com/article/20130523/SPORTS0103/305230434/1128/rss16 http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130523/SPORTS0103/305230435/1128/rss16 ]]>Jimmy Howard, Corey Crawford and Jakub Kindl stood out above the rest as the Wings' took a 3-1 lead in the series with the Blackhawks. Thu, 23 May 2013 01:00:00 EDT Matt Charboneau - The Detroit News http://detroitnews.com/article/20130523/SPORTS0103/305230435/1128/rss16 http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130523/SPORTS0103/305230405/1128/rss16 ]]>As the Chicago Blackhawks entered the third period Monday trailing the Red Wings by two goals, coach Joel Quenneville decided his team needed a change. Thu, 23 May 2013 18:35:00 EDT Matt Charboneau - The Detroit News http://detroitnews.com/article/20130523/SPORTS0103/305230405/1128/rss16 http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130523/SPORTS0103/305230420/1128/rss16 ]]>"The people here live and die their hockey," said Colaiacovo, who signed a two-year, $5 million contract Sept. 14. "They're real passionate and the arena itself, you just walk into the arena and you get the feel and smell of tradition." Thu, 23 May 2013 01:00:00 EDT Ted Kulfan - The Detroit News http://detroitnews.com/article/20130523/SPORTS0103/305230420/1128/rss16 http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130523/SPORTS0103/305230397/1128/rss16 ]]>The future certainly looks good for the Red Wings. Their minor league affiliate Grand Rapids Griffins are in the Western Conference finals in the American Hockey League. Thu, 23 May 2013 17:01:00 EDT Ted Kulfan - The Detroit News http://detroitnews.com/article/20130523/SPORTS0103/305230397/1128/rss16 http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130523/OPINION03/305230302/1128/rss16 ]]>Now we find out how tight and real it is, how frustrated the Blackhawks truly are, how much higher Henrik Zetterberg, Pavel Datsyuk and Jimmy Howard can raise their games. The Red Wings are gathering confidence and the Blackhawks are gathering themselves. Thu, 23 May 2013 17:47:00 EDT Bob Wojnowski http://detroitnews.com/article/20130523/OPINION03/305230302/1128/rss16 http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130523/SPORTS0103/305230306/1128/rss16 ]]>The Red Wings, in fact, clearly have dominated the battle in the faceoff circle during the series, winning more than 50 percent each game. "It is important because you want control of the puck," Red Wings forward Henrik Zetterberg said. Thu, 23 May 2013 14:33:00 EDT Ted Kulfan - The Detroit News http://detroitnews.com/article/20130523/SPORTS0103/305230306/1128/rss16 http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130523/OPINION03/305230307/1128/rss16 ]]>They generate scoring chances against a penalty kill that is perfect, 29-for-29 in the playoffs. But they must convert. It is a crucial issue in Game 4 Thu, 23 May 2013 14:33:00 EDT Gregg Krupa http://detroitnews.com/article/20130523/OPINION03/305230307/1128/rss16 http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130522/OPINION03/305220327/1128/rss16 ]]>There are so many questions that still need answering at this point it's hard to know where to start. Or where and when this'll all finish for Detroit and Chicago in their last wild West showdown. Wed, 22 May 2013 18:12:00 EDT John Niyo http://detroitnews.com/article/20130522/OPINION03/305220327/1128/rss16 http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130522/SPORTS0103/305220411/1128/rss16 ]]>Helm was expected to be the Red Wings' third-line center before injuring his back in the weight room just before training camp began in January this lockout-shortened season. Wed, 22 May 2013 01:00:00 EDT Ted Kulfan - The Detroit News http://detroitnews.com/article/20130522/SPORTS0103/305220411/1128/rss16 http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130522/SPORTS0103/305220328/1128/rss16 ]]>Fun. They all talk about it, especially around the playoffs. Hockey players and coaches seem to think that the best thing they can do, strategically, is to "just go out and have fun." What do they mean? Wed, 22 May 2013 11:35:00 EDT Gregg Krupa - The Detroit News http://detroitnews.com/article/20130522/SPORTS0103/305220328/1128/rss16 http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130522/SPORTS0103/305220332/1128/rss16 ]]>While the top lines for the Red Wings and Blackhawks have played even in the first three games of the series, the bottom two lines is where the Red Wings have had a clear edge, particularly during Monday's 3-1 victory. Wed, 22 May 2013 06:36:00 EDT Ted Kulfan - The Detroit News http://detroitnews.com/article/20130522/SPORTS0103/305220332/1128/rss16 http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130522/SPORTS0103/305220331/1128/rss16 ]]>Only two times during the regular season did the Blackhawks lose back-to-back games in regulation. Three games into the Western Conference semifinals, the Blackhawks find themselves in the same position, with the Red Wings holding a 2-1 series lead. Wed, 22 May 2013 01:00:00 EDT Matt Charboneau - The Detroit News http://detroitnews.com/article/20130522/SPORTS0103/305220331/1128/rss16 http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130522/SPORTS0103/305220441/1128/rss16 ]]>Sidney Crosby, Chris Kunitz (Ferris State) and Pascal Dupuis also scored for Pittsburgh, and Tomas Vokoun made 30 saves. Down 2-1 after the first period, the Penguins scored twice in a 40-second span early in the second and added four goals in the first 10 minutes in the third. Wed, 22 May 2013 01:00:00 EDT Associated Press http://detroitnews.com/article/20130522/SPORTS0103/305220441/1128/rss16 http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130522/SPORTS0103/305220360/1128/rss16 ]]>Brent Burns helped San Jose jump off to a fast start with his second goal of the postseason and the Sharks tied their second-round series against Los Angeles at two games with a 2-1 victory over the Kings in Game 4 on Tuesday night. Wed, 22 May 2013 01:15:00 EDT Associated Press http://detroitnews.com/article/20130522/SPORTS0103/305220360/1128/rss16 http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130521/SPORTS03/305210373/1128/rss16 ]]>IndyCar driver Simona de Silvestro was on Belle Isle, giving media members rides around the race course. So when hurtling around curves at speeds in excess of 100 mph, what better time to address a touchy subject? Tue, 21 May 2013 01:00:00 EDT Tony Augusty - The Detroit News http://detroitnews.com/article/20130521/SPORTS03/305210373/1128/rss16 http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130521/OPINION03/305210307/1128/rss16 ]]>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. Tue, 21 May 2013 01:00:00 EDT Bob Wojnowski http://detroitnews.com/article/20130521/OPINION03/305210307/1128/rss16 http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130521/SPORTS0103/305210387/1128/rss16 ]]>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." Tue, 21 May 2013 15:27:00 EDT Associated Press http://detroitnews.com/article/20130521/SPORTS0103/305210387/1128/rss16 http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130521/OPINION03/305210309/1128/rss16 ]]>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. Tue, 21 May 2013 15:51:00 EDT Gregg Krupa http://detroitnews.com/article/20130521/OPINION03/305210309/1128/rss16