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Underdog role vs. Blackhawks motivates Red Wings, who caution that their job is far from complete

Grand Rapids Press — Detroit coach Mike Babcock cautioned that his club hasn't done anything yet. Chicago's Joel Quenneville realizes they're back to square one with a victory in Game 4 Thursday.

8 hours ago

Red Wings' Mike Babcock not afraid to push his players hard

Detroit Free Press — 'Steve Yzerman told me, when Scotty (Bowman) coached him here, he hardly ever talked to him,' Babcock said. 'And then when he was working with me for two years, Scotty was talking to players all the time.'

14 hours ago

Detroit 3, Chicago 1: Role players help Red Wings take control

Detroit Free Press — Signs of a successful spring keep popping up. Like the Red Wings getting a goal from their third line, and then getting one from their fourth line, and then so many octopi being tossed that one landed in the stands.

14 hours ago

Jeff Seidel: With Babcock at helm, don't underestimate Wings

Detroit Free Press — Babcock has taken a team filled with young players, a team that struggled during the regular season, and they are winning and growing and winning some more.

14 hours ago

Two Swedes and a Swiss make for a swell third line for Red Wings

Detroit Free PressGustav Nyquist scored the game's first goal, at 7:49 of the second period. Joakim Andersson took the face-off against Andrew Shaw, and Brunner picked up the puck along the boards and forwarded it to Nyquist. Nyquist sailed through traffic and found an open net with Corey Crawford indisposed.

14 hours ago

Speedy Viktor Stalberg sees first action in series for Blackhawks

Detroit Free Press — Forward Viktor Stalberg, a healthy scratch for the first two games against the Red Wings, was back in action for the Chicago Blackhawks in Monday's 3-1 loss at Joe Louis Arena.

14 hours ago

Mitch Albom: Wings get jump on Chicago in Game 3

Detroit Free Press — It was a track meet, a caffeinated pogo stick, all breathless goals and breathless chances. Fortunately, the Red Wings had three of the former and Jimmy Howard for the latter.

14 hours ago

Octopus garden: Joe Louis Arena still a place to visit at your own peril

Detroit Free Press — What was that the Blackhawks were saying about being comfortable playing in Joe Louis Arena? The Joe got its not-a-nice-place-to-visit cred back after the Red Wings' convincing 3-1 win Monday night:

14 hours ago

'Marathon Man' Drew Miller kills penalties, scores goal in Detroit Red Wings' Game 2 win over Chicago

Grand Rapids Press — In addition to scoring the game-winning goal in a 3-1 victory, Miller was also on the ice for a marathon shift that lasted 3 minutes, 15 seconds during a second-period Blackhawks' power play.

16 hours ago

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

Detroit News — 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?

17 hours ago

Hard-working Red Wings turn in gritty, resilient effort, respond to Blackhawks' physical play (video)

Grand Rapids Press — Detroit gets second-period goals from Gustav Nyquist and Drew Miller and a big third-period goal from Pavel Datsyuk. The Blackhawks clearly are frustrated as they trail the series 2-1.

May 20, 2013

Red Wings' penalty killers turn exhausting extended shift into momentum swing in win over Blackhawks

Grand Rapids Press — Detroit weathered a storm early in the second period. Gustav Nyquist and Drew Miller then scored 31 seconds apart to give the Red Wings a lead they did not relinquish.

May 20, 2013

Danger: Low Flying Octopus

Wings Blog | Detroit News — A pre-game octopus toss at the end of the national anthem is tradition at Joe Louis Arena during the playoffs.  Everyone in the building knows it’s coming.  Well, almost everyone.  ...

7 hours ago

Detroit Red Wings' Jonathan Ericsson happily cast into bigger role

Detroit Free PressNiklas Kronwall and Jonathan Ericsson are the Detroit Red Wings' top answer to the opponent's top line.

14 hours ago

National writer: Red Wings' Pavel Datsyuk among most likable guys left in playoffs

Detroit Free Press — CBSSports.com's Brian Stubits picks the five most likable guys left in the NHL playoffs:

14 hours ago

Detroit Red Wings Photos

  • Detroit Red Wings left wing Justin Abdelkader (8) and Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Johnny Oduya (27), of Sweden, battle for the puck during the second period of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup playoffs Western Conference semifinal game in Detroit, Monday, May 20, 2013 The Associated Press
    Detroit Red Wings left wing Justin Abdelkader (8) and Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Johnny Oduya (27), of Sweden, battle for the puck during the second period of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup playoffs Western Conference semifinal game in Detroit, Monday, May 20, 2013. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
  • Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Johnny Oduya (27), of Sweden, checks Detroit Red Wings left wing Justin Abdelkader (8) in front of goalie Corey Crawford (50) during the second period of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup playoffs Western Conference semifinal game in Detroit, Monday, May 20, 2013 The Associated Press
    Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Johnny Oduya (27), of Sweden, checks Detroit Red Wings left wing Justin Abdelkader (8) in front of goalie Corey Crawford (50) during the second period of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup playoffs Western Conference semifinal game in Detroit, Monday, May 20, 2013. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
  • Chicago Blackhawks goalie Corey Crawford (50) stops shot by Detroit Red Wings center Henrik Zetterberg (40), of Sweden, as defenseman Johnny Oduya (27), of Sweden, defends during the second period of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup playoffs Western Conference semifinal game in Detroit, Monday, May 20, 2013 The Associated Press
    Chicago Blackhawks goalie Corey Crawford (50) stops shot by Detroit Red Wings center Henrik Zetterberg (40), of Sweden, as defenseman Johnny Oduya (27), of Sweden, defends during the second period of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup playoffs Western Conference semifinal game in Detroit, Monday, May 20, 2013. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
  • Detroit Red Wings players celebrate Detroit Red Wings center Gustav Nyquist's, of Sweden, goal against the Chicago Blackhawks during the second period of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup playoffs Western Conference semifinal game in Detroit, Monday, May 20, 2013 The Associated Press
    Detroit Red Wings players celebrate Detroit Red Wings center Gustav Nyquist's, of Sweden, goal against the Chicago Blackhawks during the second period of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup playoffs Western Conference semifinal game in Detroit, Monday, May 20, 2013. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
  • Detroit Red Wings defenseman Jakub Kindl (4), of the Czech Republic, checks Chicago Blackhawks left wing Brandon Saad (20) during the first period of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup playoffs Western Conference semifinal game in Detroit, Monday, May 20, 2013 The Associated Press
    Detroit Red Wings defenseman Jakub Kindl (4), of the Czech Republic, checks Chicago Blackhawks left wing Brandon Saad (20) during the first period of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup playoffs Western Conference semifinal game in Detroit, Monday, May 20, 2013. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
  • Chicago Blackhawks center Patrick Sharp (10) and Detroit Red Wings center Cory Emmerton (25) battle for the puck during the first period of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup playoffs Western Conference semifinal game in Detroit, Monday, May 20, 2013 The Associated Press
    Chicago Blackhawks center Patrick Sharp (10) and Detroit Red Wings center Cory Emmerton (25) battle for the puck during the first period of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup playoffs Western Conference semifinal game in Detroit, Monday, May 20, 2013. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
  • Chicago Blackhawks goalie Corey Crawford (50) stops a shot by Detroit Red Wings left wing Justin Abdelkader (8) during the second period of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup playoffs Western Conference semifinal game in Detroit, Monday, May 20, 2013 The Associated Press
    Chicago Blackhawks goalie Corey Crawford (50) stops a shot by Detroit Red Wings left wing Justin Abdelkader (8) during the second period of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup playoffs Western Conference semifinal game in Detroit, Monday, May 20, 2013. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
  • Chicago Blackhawks left wing Viktor Stalberg (25), of Sweden, gets up after hitting the wall against the Detroit Red Wings during the first period of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup playoffs Western Conference semifinal game in Detroit, Monday, May 20, 2013 The Associated Press
    Chicago Blackhawks left wing Viktor Stalberg (25), of Sweden, gets up after hitting the wall against the Detroit Red Wings during the first period of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup playoffs Western Conference semifinal game in Detroit, Monday, May 20, 2013. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
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