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Tag Archives: Detroit Red Wings
Klein: Preds Finally Slay the Dragon in Series Win
Defenseman Kevin Klein emerged as the surprise star in Nashville’s 5-game elimination of Detroit in the Western Conference Quarterfinals.
David and Goliath: Legwand Has Datsyuk’s Number in D-Zone
Since the end of the NHL lockout, David Legwand has defeated Pavel Datsyuk in the majority of faceoffs in Nashville’s defensive zone.
Gaustad Dominating Lower Line Detroit Centers
Nashville’s Paul Gaustad has won nearly 75 percent of his faceoffs in the Western Conference Quarterfinals against Red Wings who are not Pavel Datsyuk.
Klein Smythe: Nashville Defenseman Making A Habit of Scoring Playoff Goals
Kevin Klein unleashed his sniper talents again with the game-winning tally in Nashville’s 3-1 win over the Red Wings at Joe Louis Arena in Game 4.
Preds Take Series Lead With First Playoff Win at “The Joe”
Nashville reclaims home ice in the Western Conference Quarterfinals with a 3-2 win at Detroit.
Hornqvist: Playoff Power Play Lacks “Puck Luck”
Nashville has gone 0-12 on the power play so far in the Western Conference Quarterfinals.
Will Nashville Lose Weber For Game 2?
Weber’s hit on Detroit’s Henrik Zetterberg as time expired merited a meaningless minor penalty. Will the NHL add supplemental discipline?
Predators Take Series Lead In Spite of Penalty Box Parade
17 minor penalties were called in Nashville’s 3-2 win over the Detroit Red Wings in the first game of the Western Conference Quarterfinals.
The Third Time Should Be a Charm For Nashville
Nashville and the Red Wings should have a tougher series in store than either team faced in 2004 or 2008.
Swede Emotion: Hornqvist Gets First Ever Red Wings Tally
On Saturday night, Patric Hornqvist scored a goal against the Detroit Red Wings for the first time in his career.
The Last Stop: Spaling Scores, Predators Lose in Regulation
The Predators’ “unbeaten” streak when Nick Spaling scores ended at 15 on Friday night at Detroit.
Rookie Defensemen Up to Task In Spite of Loss
Jon Blum, Ryan Ellis and Roman Josi filled the exceptionally young right side of Nashville’s defensive corps in Monday night’s loss to Detroit at Bridgestone Arena.
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