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Three stars for Game 5: Blackhawks' scorers regain firepower
Detroit News — Early in the series, it was Andrew Shaw who was quickly losing his cool as the Red Wings were taking control of the series. In a crucial Game 5, it was Shaw who provided the spark for the Blackhawks.
Detroit Red Wings 9 hours agoShaw's discipline leads to Game 5 success
Chicago Blackhawks Blog | ESPN Chicago — CHICAGO -- With 15 years of age and 10-plus seasons of NHL experiences differentiating them, Chicago Blackhawks second-year forward Andrew Shaw knew to listen closely when 36-year-old teammate Michal Handzus recently took him off to the side to share some advice. Shaw had allowed his emotions to get away from him in Game 3 of the Western Conference semifinal series against the Detroit Red Wings. He compiled 14 penalty minutes, which included a 10-minute misconduct in the game’s final minute.
Toews, Shaw score on power plays, Blackhawks beat Red Wings 4-1 to stay alive in post-season
Ottawa Citizen — CHICAGO - Jonathan Toews and Andrew Shaw scored power-play goals in the second period, and the Chicago Blackhawks avoided elimination with a 4-1 victory over the Detroit Red Wings on Saturday night in Game 5 of the second-round playoff series.
Tigers bats go cold as Twins snap 10-game losing streak
Detroit News — A day after Anibal Sanchez lost a no-hitter in the ninth inning, Saturday's game was its polar opposite in terms of drama. The Twins got three runs in the first and that's it, but it held up as the Tigers' four-game winning streak came to an end.
Detroit Tigers 13 hours ago
Lynn Henning: Alex Avila's protracted slump creates dilemma for Tigers' brass
Detroit News — Replacing a catcher is different from making a staff change at another position. That's because a catcher works as an extension of a pitcher. It is the biggest reason why Avila's bosses, so far, have refrained from sending him to Triple A Toledo.
Detroit Tigers 13 hours ago
Desperate Blackhawks get pair of goals from Andrew Shaw to beat Red Wings and extend series
Grand Rapids Press — Chicago scored a pair of power-play goals in the second period to snap a tie. The Red Wings lead the series 3-2 and will try to clinch it Monday at home.
Detroit Red Wings 9 hours ago
Jhonny Peralta homers, Detroit Tigers see four-game winning streak end in 3-2 loss to Minnesota Twins
Grand Rapids Press — The Twins scored three runs in the first inning and held on from their to end their 10-game losing streak. Doug Fister prepares to pitch early in the game Saturday afternoon against the Minnesota Twins.AP Photo DETROIT -- The last-place Minnesota Twins were bound to end their losing streak at some point. They did it Saturday against the first-place Detroit Tigers. Doug Fister pitched well after getting roughed up early and Jhonny Peralta hit a home run Saturday afternoon, but the Tigers suffered a 3-2 loss to the Twins. The Twins saw their losing streak en...
Detroit Tigers 10 hours ago
Live blog recap: Chicago Blackhawks beat Detroit Red Wings 4-1 in Game 5 to keep season alive
Grand Rapids Press — The series heads back to Detroit for Game 6 Monday night at Joe Louis Arena, where the Red Wings again have a chance to close out the Blackhawks.
Detroit Red Wings 9 hours agoDesperate Blackhawks get pair of goals from Andrew Shaw to beat Red Wings and extend series
Grand Rapids Press — Chicago scored a pair of power-play goals in the second period to snap a tie. The Red Wings lead the series 3-2 and will try to clinch it Monday at home.
Detroit Red Wings 9 hours agoChris McCosky: Let Suh be Suh: Don't push Lions star into ill-suited leadership role
Detroit News — I would caution against expecting Suh to be a leader like Vanden Bosch or Williams. I would caution against trying to force Suh into being something he's not. He's not going to be the rah-rah type.
Detroit Lions 9 hours agoBlackhawks regroup, force Wings to Game 6 on Monday
Detroit News — Andrew Shaw and Jonathan Toews scored Chicago power-play goals 2:39 apart in the second period breaking a 1-1 tie. Shaw added a late goal for a Blackhawks team that scored two goals the previous three games. Detroit still leads the series, 3-2.
Detroit Red Wings 9 hours agoBob Wojnowski: Wings' mission now is to match Hawks' desperation
Detroit News — Expected response from the Blackhawks? Yep. Acceptable response from the Red Wings? Nope, not at all. If they plan to close this series out, they have to push back much, much harder back home.
Detroit Red Wings 9 hours agoThree stars for Game 5: Blackhawks' scorers regain firepower
Detroit News — Early in the series, it was Andrew Shaw who was quickly losing his cool as the Red Wings were taking control of the series. In a crucial Game 5, it was Shaw who provided the spark for the Blackhawks.
Detroit Red Wings 9 hours agoJhonny Peralta homers, Detroit Tigers see four-game winning streak end in 3-2 loss to Minnesota Twins
Grand Rapids Press — The Twins scored three runs in the first inning and held on from their to end their 10-game losing streak. Doug Fister prepares to pitch early in the game Saturday afternoon against the Minnesota Twins.AP Photo DETROIT -- The last-place Minnesota Twins were bound to end their losing streak at some point. They did it Saturday against the first-place Detroit Tigers. Doug Fister pitched well after getting roughed up early and Jhonny Peralta hit a home run Saturday afternoon, but the Tigers suffered a 3-2 loss to the Twins. The Twins saw their losing streak en...
Detroit Tigers 10 hours ago
Detroit Tigers honor 1968 World Series championship team; Al Kaline: 'It seems like only yesterday'
Grand Rapids Press — Al Kaline, Denny McLain and Mickey Lolich were among a group of 1968 Tigers players who were honored prior to the game. Gates Brown speaks during a question-and-answer session Saturday afternoon at Comerica Park. The Detroit Tigers honored the 1968 World Series champions prior to the game Saturday.AP Photo DETROIT -- A lot has happened since the 1968 Detroit Tigers won Game 7 to beat the St. Louis Cardinals and win the World Series. But when several players from that team gathered Saturday at Comerica Park, it brought back many vivid memories from that spe...
Detroit Tigers 10 hours agoHelene St. James: Wings proving sometimes best move to make is nothing
Detroit Free Press — Ken Holland: 'This year, we did nothing. Some of the teams around us ended up trading away some unrestricted free agents. We made a decision that we were prepared to hang onto our unrestricted free agents and our young guys. I had teams calling for them, teams that were trying to go for it. Ultimately, I look at it that we hung onto our assets.'
Detroit Red Wings 12 hours agoHawks constructing superline tonight; Wings concentrating on good start
Detroit Free Press — The Blackhawks have to win three to advance, and so in hopes of accomplishing the first step in that process, they are putting Jonathan Toews, Patrick Kane and Patrick Sharp on one superpower line.
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