San Jose Vs. Detroit 5-12-11
Whether it's been after a heart-stopping win or a crushing loss, San Jose Sharks coach Todd McLellan has always been consistent in his belief that new momentum is created at the start of every game.
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Whether it's been after a heart-stopping win or a crushing loss, San Jose Sharks coach Todd McLellan has always been consistent in his belief that new momentum is created at the start of every game.
It's difficult to tell, honestly, whether the odds are in the Red Wings' favor entering Game 7.
Whether it's been after a heart-stopping win or a crushing loss, San Jose Sharks coach Todd McLellan has always been consistent in his belief that new momentum is created at the start of every game.
With Johan Franzen unable to play because of a sore left ankle that's hampered him since the first round, the Wings called on veteran Mike Modano to make his series debut.
After struggling during the first five games of the Western Conference semifinals against San Jose, Red Wings forward Valtteri Filppula stepped up when his team needed it the most.
There is something about a great comeback that stirs emotion far greater than a rout ever could.
Wow what another exciting game. This series has been tremendous. This seems like the Stanley Cup Final and we're only in the second round! These Red Wings never give up. Detroit threw all but the kitchen sink at Antti Niemi through two periods and he stopped everything.
The Detroit Red Wings capture Game 6 to tie the best of seven series with a 3-1 win over the Sharks on Tuesday night.
Sitting at Joe Louis Arena about 13 minutes before the game 6 pregame show started, all these thoughts started to go through my head.
One of the great things about professional sports is that once you have momentum on your side it's tough for the opposition to stop.
The Wings are getting prepared for a third elimination game in their series with the Sharks and we now know that where will be changes to each teams lineups.
Jeff Riger down at the Red Wings morning skate has reported that Mike Babcock has officially announced Mike Modano will replace Johan Franzen in tonight's game 6 against San Jose.
The Detroit Red Wings are confident they will beat the San Jose Sharks for a third straight time and force a Game 7.
The Red Wings are alive and now halfway to their goal of winning 4 in a row from the Sharks to advance.
There wasn't any big speech or dramatic moment back in a quiet San Jose Sharks locker room, just a simple two-word message from a few veterans: Move on.
There have been many open-ended questions recently regarding the Red Wings.
I wonder how many fans turned off their TV or radio after Logan Couture scored 54 seconds into the 3rd period, said this game is over and went to bed?
The Red Wings need to do the same thing today here in San Jose. Detroit will need to build on that late goal by Darren Helm and carry that momentum into the first period of tonight's game.
Red Wings captain Nicklas Lidstrom does not look like a 41-year-old defenseman. Nor does he resemble someone who should be contemplating retirement.
Down three games to one and headed to San Jose for Game 5 Sunday, it still seems highly unlikely the Red Wings will rally to defeat the San Jose Sharks.
Just arrived in San Jose. (5:30 Detroit time) Just thought I'd share a few comments about last night's 4-3 win before I get some sleep.
Wings goalie Jimmy Howard made several clutch saves in the final minutes to help Detroit beat the San Jose Sharks 4-3 on Friday night.
When the Wings got off the ice this morning and the media was let in the dressing room, you couldn't help but to feel that this could be it.
I think every Red Wings fan in the area knows that the series with the Sharks is over.
Penalty-killing, a season-long issue with the Wings, has cost them in this series.
