In the Western Conference Semifinals the Detroit Red Wings played
an outstanding hockey game to tie their series, 1-1, against the Chicago
Blackhawks. This game was the definition
of amazing playoff hockey with the Detroit Red Wings playing a strong hockey
game. The Wings came out rested with a good first period and built on that,
just like they built on their game during the regular season. Kane banked the first goal for Chicago during
the first period. The third line for the
Red Wings pulled through again to create the momentum for their game tying goal
in the second period, scored by Defenseman Kindl. Then late in the second period the Red Wings found
a break and Smith scored claiming a 2-1 lead.
The Wings ran away with the game during the third period banking 2 goals
by Franzen and Flippula. Game 2 favored
the Wings, who had 30 shots on goal compared to the Blackhawks 20. The Wings
out played the Blackhawks in the first period during Game 1, then sizzled out losing
the game 4-1, but in Game 2 they were able to come back rested and play the
remainder of the game equally as strong to take home a great win. The Blackhawks were playing from behind for
the entire game, chasing the puck around the ice as the Wings held possession.
During the third period the Blackhawks did not make any kind of substantial
push in an attempt to win the game, they appeared very frustrated. The Wings head home for home ice advantage in Game
3. The series is now on between these two teams. The favored Blackhawks have a day to get
their team in order, no rest for the weary they will have 3 days between game 3
and 4 for rest. These teams know that winning this series will not be easy and
some intense hockey is in their future.
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