Western Conference semifinal to be decided Thursday after Ducks win 2-1May 13th, 2009 Ducks beat Red Wings 2-1, force Game 7ANAHEIM, Calif. — The Anaheim Ducks made sure there would be no road clincher by the Detroit Red Wings.
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.
Defending Stanley Cup champion Red Wings beat Ducks 4-1, take 3-2 lead in West semisMay 11th, 2009 Red Wings beat Ducks 4-1, taking 3-2 series leadDETROIT — Johan Franzen, Jiri Hudler, Darren Helm and Henrik Zetterberg scored, helping the Detroit Red Wings beat the Anaheim Ducks 4-1 on Sunday. The defending Stanley Cup champions' dominating performance gave them a 3-2 lead in the Western Conference semifinal series.
Red Wings' Kopecky might need surgery after Game 4 fight with Ducks' BeaucheminMay 9th, 2009 Red Wings' Kopecky might need surgery after fightDETROIT — Detroit Red Wings general manager Ken Holland says forward Tomas Kopecky (TAHM'-uhz koh-PEHT'-skee) might need surgery after fighting in the Western Conference semifinals. Holland said on Saturday that initial indications on Kopecky's condition were "not good" and "it appears he'll need surgery" but the team is waiting for a final report.
Franzen, Hossa each score twice; Red Wings beat Ducks to tie seriesMay 8th, 2009 Red Wings beat Ducks to tie series at 2ANAHEIM, Calif. — Johan Franzen and Marian Hossa each scored twice to help the Detroit Red Wings beat the Anaheim Ducks 6-3 on Thursday night, tying the Western Conference semifinal series at 2.
Ducks' Brown makes Red Wings' Hudler bleed and is ejected from Game 1 of 2nd-round seriesMay 2nd, 2009 Ducks' Brown out after bloodying Red Wings' HudlerDETROIT — Anaheim Ducks forward Mike Brown was ejected from the team's 3-2 loss to the Detroit Red Wings on Friday night for a hit that bloodied Jiri Hudler. Hudler passed the puck and was defenseless when Brown hit him, appearing to land an elbow to the head during the first period on Friday night.
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.
Brown will be back for Ducks in Game 2 after getting ejected for hit on Red Wings' HudlerMay 2nd, 2009 Ducks' Brown avoids suspension after bloody hitDETROIT — Mike Brown will be back for the Anaheim Ducks in Game 2 of their Western Conference semifinal. The Detroit Red Wings were told Saturday that Brown would not be suspended for his hit that bloodied Jiri Hudler.
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.
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.
Hamstrung: Jazz C Okur to miss Game 3 against LakersApril 23rd, 2009 Okur out for Game 3SALT LAKE CITY — Utah center Mehmet Okur will miss Game 3 against the Los Angeles Lakers with a hamstring injury that has kept him from playing in the first-round playoff series. The Jazz say Okur did not participate in the team shootaround Thursday morning and would not play later when the Jazz host the Lakers, who lead the best-of-7 series 2-0.
Liverpool's Gerrard to miss crunch game against ArsenalApril 18th, 2009 LONDON - Steven Gerrard will miss Liverpool's crunch clash with Arsenal on Tuesday as he is down with a groin injury. Gerrard suffered a recurrence in the Reds' final training session before the game, preventing him from even taking a place on the bench.
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