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Helene St. James: Wings surprising even themselves, but know job not yet finished

Detroit Free Press — It would be a disaster for the Presidents' Trophy Blackhawks to lose in this round, and it would mandate organizational changes. The Wings, on the other hand, are playing with house money. They're playing with such a hot hand, they barely remember they finished seventh.

13 hours ago

Detroit Red Wings want to close out Blackhawks in Game 5 but say final victory in a series is toughest

Grand Rapids Press — With a 3-1 lead in the series the Red Wings have three chances to eliminate the Blackhawks and move on to the Western Conference Finals but they'd like to do it as soon as possible to avoid letting Chicago build any momentum.

14 hours ago

Column: Red Wings leave Blackhawks gasping, grasping

Detroit News — How does Jonathan Toews, leader of the best team in hockey, explain the Blackhawks being shut out for the first time in 57 games and a once-magical season suddenly coming within 60 minutes of disappearing?

21 hours ago

What they're saying: Henrik Zetterberg is Detroit Red Wings' equalizer, Jimmy Howard is their eraser

Grand Rapids Press — The Red Wings captain and goaltender are a big reason they lead the Chicago Blackhawks 3-1 in their Western Conference semifinal series entering Game 5 Saturday night at the United Center.

May 24, 2013

Blackhawks' Jonathan Toews running out of time to turn things around against Detroit Red Wings?

Grand Rapids Press — The Blackhawks captain has one point in four games and picked up three penalties, one of which led to a power-play goal by the Detroit Red Wings, in less than six minutes during Game 4.

May 24, 2013

Fan local: Longtime Hockeytown resident Brandon Inge quickly shifts loyalty to Pittsburgh Penguins

Grand Rapids Press — While Detroit Lion Ndamukong Suh was taking selfies with octipi and riding the zamboni during intermission of the Red Wings versus Blackhawks playoff game Thursday night, former Detroit Tiger Brandon Inge was skating a different tune.

May 24, 2013

John Niyo: Red Wings have Hawks on ropes, and on brink of elimination

Detroit News — 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.

May 23, 2013

Blackhawks' penalty kill gets nicked at crucial juncture

Detroit News — 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.

May 23, 2013

Gregg Krupa: Red Wings match Blackhawks hit-for-hit to take command

Detroit News — 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.

May 23, 2013

Special teams key in Red Wings' Game 4 victory

Detroit News — 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.

May 23, 2013

Blackhawks goalie Corey Crawford outdone only by Wings' Jimmy Howard

Detroit News — 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.

May 23, 2013

Drew Sharp: Howard, Red Wings thoroughly frustrating Blackhawks

Detroit Free Press — As tall as the Red Wings have stood in this unlikely series of twists, nobody has stood taller than the goalie many in this town have embraced skeptically for no other reason than because he's the Red Wings' goaltender.

May 23, 2013

Chicago columnist: Joel Quenneville's adjustments backfire vs. Red Wings

Detroit Free Press — Before Game 5 of the 2010 Stanley Cup Finals, Chicago Blackhawks coach Joel Quenneville sat next to adviser Scotty Bowman on the team flight back from Philadelphia and discussed juggling lines to find something that worked. Anybody know whose seat was next to Quenneville's on the plane that brought the Hawks here for Game 4 on Thursday night at Joe Louis Arena against the Detroit Red Wings? Good luck finding that person to fess up.

May 23, 2013

Detroit 2, Chicago 0: Red Wings one win away from stunning Blackhawks

Detroit Free Press — The Detroit Red Wings keep doing good work; and good things keep happening. The Wings showed Thursday night what determination and a willingness to do dirty work can accomplish: A 2-0 victory at Joe Louis Arena, one that's put the Wings one victory from the Western Conference Finals.

May 23, 2013

Kindl, Colaiacovo find rhythm, help Red Wings go up 3-1

Detroit Free Press — Two weeks have passed since Carlo Colaiacovo and Jakub Kindl became defensive partners, two weeks that have enabled them to develop chemistry and know each other's habits.

May 23, 2013

Detroit Red Wings Photos

  • Red Wings top Blackhawks 2-0, take 3-1 series lead The Associated Press
    Detroit Red Wings players celebrate their 2-0 win over the Chicago Blackhawks after Game 4 of the Western Conference semifinals in the NHL hockey Stanley Cup playoffs in Detroit, Thursday, May 23, 2013. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
  • Red Wings top Blackhawks 2-0, take 3-1 series lead The Associated Press
    Detroit Red Wings right wing Daniel Cleary, right, celebrates his empty-net goal against the Chicago Blackhawks with teammate Henrik Zetterberg (40), of Sweden, during the third period in Game 4 of the Western Conference semifinals in the NHL hockey Stanley Cup playoffs in Detroit, Thursday, May 23, 2013. Detroit won 2-0. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
  • Red Wings top Blackhawks 2-0, take 3-1 series lead The Associated Press
    From left to right, Chicago Blackhawks Michael Frolik (67), Bryan Bickell (29), Marian Hossa (81), Dave Bolland (36) and Patrick Sharp (10) watch from the bench during the second period in Game 4 of the Western Conference semifinals against the Detroit Red Wings in the NHL hockey Stanley Cup playoffs in Detroit, Thursday, May 23, 2013. Detroit won 2-0. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
  • Red Wings top Blackhawks 2-0, take 3-1 series lead The Associated Press
    Detroit Red Wings, foreground, skate past the Chicago Blackhawks bench after Daniel Cleary's empty-net goal during the third period in Game 4 of the Western Conference semifinals in the NHL hockey Stanley Cup playoffs in Detroit, Thursday, May 23, 2013. Detroit won 2-0. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
  • Blackhawks, Red Wings have 2 of NHL's top coaches The Associated Press
    Chicago Blackhawks head coach Joel Quenneville yells his team during the second period of Game 2 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup playoffs Western Conference semifinals against the Detroit Red Wings Saturday, May 18, 2013, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
  • Canucks fire Alain Vigneault as coach The Associated Press
    FILE - In this March 16, 2013, file photo, Vancouver Canucks' head coach Alain Vigneault reacts on the bench near the end of the third period of the team's 5-2 loss to the Detroit Red Wings in an NHL hockey game in Vancouver, British Columbia. The Canucucks said Wednesday, May 22, 2013, that Vigneault has been relieved of his duties as head coach. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Darryl Dyck, File)
  • In this March 16, 2013, file photo, Vancouver Canucks' head coach Alain Vigneault reacts on the bench near the end of the third period of the team's 5-2 loss to the Detroit Red Wings in an NHL hockey game in Vancouver, British Columbia. The Canucucks said Wednesday, May 22, 2013, that Vigneault has been relieved of his duties as head coach The Associated Press
    FILE - In this March 16, 2013, file photo, Vancouver Canucks' head coach Alain Vigneault reacts on the bench near the end of the third period of the team's 5-2 loss to the Detroit Red Wings in an NHL hockey game in Vancouver, British Columbia. The Canucucks said Wednesday, May 22, 2013, that Vigneault has been relieved of his duties as head coach. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Darryl Dyck, File)
  • 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)
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