Detroit defenseman Brian Rafalski makes series debut in Game 6May 13th, 2009 Rafalski returns to Red Wings lineupANAHEIM, Calif. — Defenseman Brian Rafalski returned to the Detroit Red Wings as they looked to eliminate the Anaheim Ducks in Game 6 of the Western Conference semifinals.
Game-time decision on return of Red Wings defenseman Brian RafalskiMay 12th, 2009 Red Wings Rafalski possible for Game 6ANAHEIM, Calif. — Detroit defenseman Brian Rafalski could be back in the lineup Tuesday night when the Red Wings look to eliminate the Anaheim Ducks in Game 6 of the Western Conference semifinals.
Red Wings 'D' takes a hit, loses Rafalski with an upper-body injury for Game 1 against DucksMay 2nd, 2009 Red Wings' Rafalski misses Game 1 against DucksDETROIT — The Red Wings were without standout defenseman Brian Rafalski for Game 1 against the Anaheim Ducks. He was replaced in the lineup by 47-year-old Chris Chelios.
Red Wings 'D' will be without Rafalski because of an upper-body injury in Game 2 vs. DucksMay 2nd, 2009 Red Wings' Rafalski out for Game 2 against DucksDETROIT — Red Wings coach Mike Babcock says Brian Rafalski will not play in Game 2 against the Anaheim Ducks. Babcock ruled Rafalski out with an upper-body injury on Saturday a day after he missed Detroit's 3-2 win.
"Homer" is at home in front of the net for the defending Stanley Cup champion Red WingsMay 1st, 2009 Red Wings' Holmstrom ready to get abuse from DucksDETROIT — There are two things you can count on during every NHL playoff game in Detroit. Octopi will splat on the ice, and Tomas Holmstrom will be parked in front of the net.
Red Wings will be without F Kris Draper for both Games 1 & 2 against Ducks in 2nd-round seriesApril 30th, 2009 Red Wings' Draper out for Games 1-2 against DucksDETROIT — Detroit Red Wings forward Kris Draper says he will miss Games 1 and 2 against the Anaheim Ducks. Draper said Thursday his upper-body injury will be evaluated later this week.
Norris Trophy winners this decade _ Lidstrom, Niedermayer & Pronger _ in Wings-Ducks seriesApril 30th, 2009 NHL's top defenseman will be on ice in the 'D'DETROIT — The best on the blue line this decade will be on display in the Detroit Red Wings-Anaheim Ducks series. Detroit's Nicklas Lidstrom has won the past three Norris Trophies, awarded to the NHL's top defenseman.
Mason, Thomas, Backstrom finalists for Vezina Trophy as NHL's top goaltenderApril 27th, 2009 Mason, Thomas, Backstrom finalists for VezinaNEW YORK — Niklas Backstrom of the Minnesota Wild, Steve Mason of the Columbus Blue Jackets and Tim Thomas of the Boston Bruins are the finalists for the Vezina Trophy as the NHL's top goaltender. The league announced the finalists in a statement Monday.
Wings' Babcock on advancing: 'We're not going to have a parade, but we feel good about it.'April 25th, 2009 Red Wings 1st Cup champion to advance since '02DETROIT — The Detroit Red Wings became the first defending Stanley Cup champion to advance in the playoffs in seven years. "We're not going to have a parade, but we feel good about it," Detroit coach Mike Babcock said Friday night in a telephone interview with the Associated Press.
Johan Franzen's goal in final minute gives Red Wings 6-5 win over Blue Jackets for sweepApril 24th, 2009 Red Wings nick Blue Jackets 6-5 for series sweepCOLUMBUS, Ohio — The Detroit Red Wings are moving on, although maybe with a little less swagger. Johan Franzen scored on a power play with 46.6 seconds left, giving the defending Stanley Cup champions a 6-5 victory and a series sweep over the Columbus Blue Jackets on Thursday night.
Franzen's power-play goal in final minute give Red Wings series sweepApril 24th, 2009 Red Wings beat Blue Jackets to sweep seriesCOLUMBUS, Ohio — After three easy victories, the Detroit Red Wings found themselves in a dogfight in Game 4 of their first-round playoff matchup with the Columbus Blue Jackets. Luckily, the defending Stanley Cup champions saved up one last bit of magic — and got some help from a controversial call.
Franzen's goal in final minute gives Red Wings 6-5 win over Blue Jackets and series sweepApril 24th, 2009 Flying High: Red Wings sweep Blue JacketsCOLUMBUS, Ohio — Johan Franzen scored on a power play with 46.6 seconds left, giving the defending Stanley Cup champions Detroit Red Wings a 6-5 victory and a series sweep over the Columbus Blue Jackets on Thursday night. The call that led to the man advantage was hotly disputed by the Blue Jackets, who were assessed a bench minor for having too many men on the ice.
Red Wings get 2 goals from Zetterberg in 4-1 win to grab 3-0 series leadApril 22nd, 2009 Red Wings take 3-0 series leadCOLUMBUS, Ohio — Henrik Zetterberg scored two goals and the Detroit Red Wings dominated from start to finish Tuesday night to beat the Columbus Blue Jackets 4-1 and grab a 3-0 lead in their first-round series. The first NHL playoff game at Nationwide Arena — in the Blue Jackets' 659th game — was a mammoth letdown for a franchise-record crowd of 19,219.
BC-HKN--Red Wings-Blue Jackets Sums,1st Ld-Writethru, HKNApril 22nd, 2009 BC-HKN--Red Wings-Blue Jackets Sums,1st Ld-Writethru, HKN
Rookies Bobby Ryan, Steve Mason, Kris Versteeg finalists for the Calder TrophyApril 22nd, 2009 Ryan, Mason, Versteeg finalists for Calder TrophyNEW YORK — Anaheim's Bobby Ryan, Columbus' Steve Mason and Chicago's Kris Versteeg have been selected finalists for the Calder Trophy. The NHL announced the finalists for rookie of the year on Wednesday.
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