Wings one win away from once-implausible feat

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.

• Photos: Red Wings 2, Blackhawks 0 -- Game 4

Blackhawks goalie Corey Crawford outdone only by Wings' Jimmy Howard

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.

Red Wings match Blackhawks hit-for-hit to take command

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.

Special teams key in Red Wings’ Game 4 victory

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.

Blackhawks' penalty kill gets nicked at crucial juncture

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.

Thursday’s NHL playoffs roundup: Rangers stave off elimination with OT win

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.

Red Wings take 3-1 series stranglehold

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.

• Photos: Red Wings 2, Blackhawks 0 -- Game 4

Game 4’s three stars: Wings’ Jimmy Howard shines brightest in win

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.

Blackhawks feeling confident entering Game 4 vs. Red Wings

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.

• Photos: Red Wings 2, Blackhawks 0 -- Game 4

Red Wings affiliate Griffins making playoff run of their own

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.

Carlo Colaiacovo relishing Red Wings’ playoff run

"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."

The time is now for Red Wings; goalie Jimmy Howard could hold key

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.

• Photos: Red Wings practice ahead of Game 4

Red Wings draw on faceoff savvy to fuel postseason run

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.

Red Wings must rev up power play to seize series stranglehold

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

Red Wings are winning mind game with Blackhawks

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 ...

What pressure? Red Wings enjoy the ride in playoffs

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 ...

Wings’ injured Darren Helm aches to return but suffers setback

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- ...

Red Wings' third, fourth lines add up to success vs. Blackhawks

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 ...

Blackhawks in need of a wake-up call

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 ...

NHL roundup: Penguins take 3-1 series lead over Senators

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 ...

Tuesday’s NHL roundup: Sharks knot series with Kings

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 ...

Video: Talking Red Wings -- at 100-plus mph

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 ...

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, ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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.