Datsyuk Stepping Up In A Big Way
With leading scorer Henrik Zetterberg sidelined by a sprained left knee, the Red Wings need Pavel Datsyuk to deliver in the playoffs. So far, he has, in a big way.
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With leading scorer Henrik Zetterberg sidelined by a sprained left knee, the Red Wings need Pavel Datsyuk to deliver in the playoffs. So far, he has, in a big way.
Phoenix Coyotes forward Vernon Fiddler once blocked a shot on the top of his left foot that was so hard the puck sliced through his skate and left him limping.
So by now I'm sure you heard about story of Tommy B, the fan that was kicked out of the Joe and fined 500 dollars for throwing an Octopus onto the ice in the 2nd period of game 2 against the Coyotes Wednesday night.
It's a long time tradition in Detroit during the Stanley Cup playoffs, throwing an octopus on the ice. But what are the consequences?
Henrik Zetterberg, who has not played since getting injured April 6, was on the ice for the first time since the injury when he participated in an optional skate Thursday.
Watching Game 1 of the playoffs as a healthy scratch wasn't what Mike Modano had in mind when he signed with the Red Wings in August, after the club aggressively pursued him, convincing him to put off retirement.
A day after winning game one of the Western conference quarter finals against the Coyotes 4-2, the Wings had a optional skate at Joe Louis Arena.
A positive sign at Red Wings practice, Henrik Zetterberg skated today. Mike Babcock still calls him day to day and would not say if his forward will be available for game 2 Saturday.
The Stanley Cup playoffs and hockey clichés are made for each other. How many times have you heard about a goalie "standing on his head" to win a postseason game?
Watching Game 1 of the playoffs as a healthy scratch wasn't what Mike Modano had in mind when he signed with the Red Wings in August, after the club aggressively pursued him, convincing him to put off retirement.
Pavel Datsyuk and Johan Franzen scored midway through the second period to put the Detroit Red Wings ahead, and they went on to beat the Phoenix Coyotes 4-2 Wednesday night in Game 1 of the first-round playoff series.
Pat and Ken preview the Red Wings vs. the Coyotes. Ken thinks the series will be a good one and Pavel Datsyuk will be the key guy to watch.
Ticket Chick Caroline was at the winning end of the Stoney and Bill scavenger hunt for Detroit Red Wings playoff tickets.
Mike Babcock was talking at the Wings first and only practice before the 2011 Stanley Cup playoffs start and anyone could tell that there was a different feeling in the so called room.
Stoney talked with 97.1 The Ticket host and former Stanley Cup Champion Darren McCarty about the start of the Stanley Cup Playoffs tonight.
Center Henrik Zetterberg is out for Game 1 of the playoff series against the Phoenix Coyotes with a "lower-body injury."
The Detroit Red Wings made a commitment to Jimmy Howard back in February, signing him to a contract extension.
Tigers before the game say that Joel Zumaya has radiating pain in his right forearm and will visit with specialist Dr. James Andrews next week.
Drew Miller is making a strong case to be a regular in the playoffs.
Detroit Red Wings center Henrik Zetterberg says he's out for least Game 1 against the Phoenix Coyotes.
The Phoenix Coyotes fought through another season of ownership uncertainty, earning a playoff spot while wondering if this would be their last year in the desert.
Center Mike Modano, who turns 41 on June 7, said he will retire if the Wings make a long playoff run.
The Red Wings-Coyotes first round playoff matchup might seem like a mismatch to some.
Severe "convective" storms account for roughly a third of global natural disaster economic losses, a new study finds.
A mid-Michigan man faces a total of 50 counts of firearm and wildlife violations over illegal deer hunting, the Michigan Department of Natural Resources says.
An overnight noise that someone believed to be a potential home invasion in Huron Township got the response of a gunshot.
Severe weather is possible across much of Michigan on Monday, with the National Weather Service issuing a series of severe thunderstorm watches.
The case of two adults and six children found dead at a home in West Michigan has been determined to be a murder-suicide, deputies said.
The White House says Trump's stop at GM's Milford Proving Ground is meant to highlight his administration's push to bring manufacturing back to the U.S.
A new travel connection begins Monday with the Gordie Howe International Bridge opening for vehicle traffic between Detroit and Windsor.
Severe weather is possible across much of Michigan on Monday, with the National Weather Service issuing a series of severe thunderstorm watches.
The case of two adults and six children found dead at a home in West Michigan has been determined to be a murder-suicide, deputies said.
Michigan officials are tracking over 1,000 new cases of cyclosporiasis as the outbreak continues to add up.
A 23-year-old man who pleaded guilty to conducting a criminal enterprise in connection with a Metro Detroit vehicle theft operation that Michigan officials called "prolific" has been sentenced, according to online court records.
Many newer vehicles are equipped with high-efficiency cabin air filters capable of capturing a significant amount of fine particulate matter.
Lawmakers in Michigan are working to push legislation that would stiffen penalties on noisy vehicles with exhaust modifications.
As the United States marks its 250th birthday, Ford Motor Company is showcasing more than a century of automotive history in a new exhibit that explores the company's role in shaping America.
The Detroit Auto Show has spent more than a century evolving alongside the auto industry. It has grown from a small, local exhibition into one of the world's premier automotive events.
It was another busy night in Ann Arbor as country singer Morgan Wallen took the stage on Saturday for his second concert in as many days at Michigan Stadium, better known as the Big House. Like any game day at the venue, there's a lot of foot traffic and first responders at every corner.
A group of young performers is taking the stage on Friday night to showcase their talents while celebrating Detroit's culture and history.
Paramount Skydance on Friday said it would delay the deal until as late as June 2027.
A major weekend in Ann Arbor as fans gear up to see country music star Morgan Wallen take over the University of Michigan Big House stadium on Friday and Saturday.
Behind every video is a true family effort.
Severe "convective" storms account for roughly a third of global natural disaster economic losses, a new study finds.
The White House says Trump's stop at GM's Milford Proving Ground is meant to highlight his administration's push to bring manufacturing back to the U.S.
Crude prices dropped as the U.S. Ambassador to the UN said suspension of attacks is aimed at finding a diplomatic solution.
Food safety experts say cuts to the public health system hobbled the response — and that the next outbreak could be much worse.
Three people were killed and four others wounded in a shooting during a food festival at the Seattle Center near the Space Needle, police said. A suspect was in custody and another was being sought, they said.
Michigan officials are tracking over 1,000 new cases of cyclosporiasis as the outbreak continues to add up.
According to a CBS News poll released on Sunday, 40% of Americans are buying or eating less produce because of the outbreak of cyclospora, which causes cyclosporiasis. So, CBS News Detroit wanted to know if this sudden shift in eating habits has impacted people and restaurants in Metro Detroit.
Since May, more than 11,000 cases of illness caused by the parasite cyclospora have been reported in 41 states. This comes after the Trump administration drastically cut FDA and CDC staff, prompting one expert to call this summer's outbreaks "a national wake-up call."
A Michigan man is headed to prison for selling misbranded weight-loss drugs imported from China, federal prosecutors said.
The number of cyclosporiasis cases in Michigan has topped more than 8,000.
Michigan athletic director Warde Manuel will receive a $7.14 million lump sum as part of his separation agreement with the university.
Center fielders Carlos Beltrán and Andruw Jones and second baseman Jeff Kent were inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame on Sunday.
The Detroit Tigers were edged by the Royals 5-4 at Comerica Park on Sunday afternoon after Kansas City's Michael Massey hit a go-ahead, two-run homer with two outs in the eighth inning.
The Detroit Tigers were defeated by the Royals 3-2 on Saturday after Nick Loftin hit a tie-breaking home run in the ninth inning for Kansas City.
Tarik Skubal had a season-high 12 strikeouts and allowed one run in 7 1/3 innings in what could have been his last home start for Detroit, helping the Tigers to a 2-1 victory over the Kansas City Royals on Friday night.
The conversation turns to rising auto insurance rates across Michigan and new legislative bills in Lansing that would help stem the tide.
The Democratic side of the aisle had an intriguing development earlier this week when state Rep. Mallory McMorrow suddenly dropped out of the contest
Former NBA All-Star/entrepreneur Jalen Rose, DTE's Trevor Lauer and Oakland University president Ora Hirsch Pescovitz headline an all-star Michigan Matters episode.
Mark Hollis, COO of Rocket Entertainment and tournament director of the PGA Tour's Rocket Classic, appears on Michigan Matters.
Former U.S. Energy Secretary and Michigan Gov. Jennifer Granholm appears exclusively on CBS Detroit's Michigan Matters.
A risk of severe weather threatens Southeast Michigan. NEXT Weather Meteorologist Karen Carter tells us what we could expect if severe storms hit.
The suspect, identified as 21-year-old Abdul Ballout, was killed in a confrontation with police in a suburb of Berlin, police said.
Three people were killed and four others wounded in a shooting during a food festival at the Seattle Center near the Space Needle, police said. A suspect was in custody and another was being sought, they said.
A new travel connection begins Monday with the Gordie Howe International Bridge opening for vehicle traffic between Detroit and Windsor.
Some people - and some restaurants and food trucks - have shifted menu plans in response to the cyclosporiasis outbreak affecting Michigan and other states.