The Detroit Red Wings celebrate with teammate Darren Helm, who scored against Chicago Blackhawks goalie Cristobal Huet, in overtime of Game 5 of the Western Conference finals in Detroit, Wednesday, May 27, 2009. Detroit won the game 2-1 and the series 4-1.
Detroit vs. Chicago : Game 5
Detroit Red Wings winger Dan Cleary celebrates his goal on Chicago Blackhawks goalie Cristobal Huet during the third period of Game 5 of the Western Conference finals in Detroit, Wednesday, May 27, 2009. Detroit won the game 2-1 and the series 4-1.
Detroit vs. Chicago : Game 5
The Detroit Red Wings' Darren Helm, right, scores the game-winning goal against the Chicago Blackhawks in overtime of Game 5 of the NHL Western Conference finals in Detroit, Wednesday, May 27, 2009. Detroit won the game 2-1 and the series 4-1.
Pittsburgh vs. Carolina : Game 4
The Pittsburgh Penguins' Sidney Crosby, left, holds the Prince of Wales Trophy as he and Evgeni Malkin (71), react following Game 4 of the Eastern Conference finals against the Carolina Hurricanes in Raleigh, N.C., Tuesday, May 26, 2009. Pittsburgh won 4-1 to win sweep the series.
Pittsburgh vs. Carolina : Game 4
The Carolina Hurricanes' Sergei Samsonov (14), and Joni Pitkanen (25) pressure the Pittsburgh Penguins' Sidney Crosby during the third period of Game 4 of the Eastern Conference finals in Raleigh, N.C., Tuesday, May 26, 2009. Pittsburgh won 4-1 to win the series.
Pittsburgh vs. Carolina : Game 4
The Carolina Hurricanes' Eric Staal celebrates his goal against the Pittsburgh Penguins during the first period of Game 4 of the Eastern Conference finals in Raleigh, N.C., Tuesday, May 26, 2009.
Detroit vs. Chicago : Game 4
The Detroit Red Wings' Marian Hossa, left, scores against Chicago Blackhawks goalie Cristobal Huet during the first period of Game 4 of the Western Conference finals, Sunday, May 24, 2009, in Chicago. Hossa and Henrik Zetterberg had two goals each, sending the Red Wings to a convincing 6-1 victory and a 3-1 lead in the Western Conference finals.
Detroit vs. Chicago : Game 4
Chicago Blackhawks goalie Cristobal Huet reacts after Detroit Red Wings' Valtteri Filppula's goal during the second period of Game 4 of the Western Conference finals Sunday, May 24, 2009, in Chicago.
Pittsburgh vs. Carolina : Game 3
Pittsburgh Penguins' Sidney Crosby celebrates his goal in front of Carolina Hurricanes goalie Cam Ward (30) during the first period of Game 3 of the Eastern Conference finals in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, May 23, 2009. Pittsburgh won 6-2 and leads the series 3-0.
Pittsburgh vs. Carolina : Game 3
Carolina Hurricanes coach Paul Maurice, standing, looks at his bench late in the the third period of Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Finals against the Pittsburgh Penguins in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, May 23, 2009. Pittsburgh won 6-2, and leads the series 3-0.
Detroit vs. Chicago : Game 3
The Chicago Blackhawks surround Patrick Sharp (not seen) after he scored the winning goal in their 4-3 overtime win against the Detroit Red Wings in Game 3 of the Western Conference finals in Chicago, Friday, May 22, 2009.
Detroit vs. Chicago : Game 3
Chicago Blackhawks goalie Cristobal Huet makes a save on a shot by Detroit Red Wings left wing Ville Leino during the third period in Game 3 of the Western Conference finals in Chicago, Friday, May 22, 2009. The Blackhawks won 4-3 in overtime.
Pittsburgh vs. Carolina : Game 2
The Pittsburgh Penguins' Evgeni Malkin, right, tangles with the Carolina Hurricanes' Chad LaRose, left, during the second period of Game 2 of the Eastern Conference finals Thursday, May 21, 2009, in Pittsburgh. Malkin and LaRose got two-minute penalties for roughing. Malkin had a hat trick in the Penguins' 7-4 win.
Pittsburgh vs. Carolina : Game 2
The Pittsburgh Penguins' Chris Kunitz, right, and the Carolina Hurricanes' Joe Corvo, left, collide with goalie Cam Ward, center, during the first period of Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Finals Thursday, May 21, 2009 in Pittsburgh. The Penguins won 7-4.
Detroit vs. Chicago : Game 2
The Detroit Red Wings celebrate their 3-2 overtime win over the Chicago Blackhawks in Game 2 of the Western Conference finals in Detroit, Tuesday, May 19, 2009.
Detroit vs. Chicago : Game 2
Detroit Red Wings goalie Chris Osgood stops the puck as Chicago Blackhawks' Ben Eager (55) tries to score and Brett Lebda defends in the second period of Game 2 of the Western Conference finals in Detroit, Tuesday, May 19, 2009.
Pittsburgh vs. Carolina : Game 1
The Pittsburgh Penguins' Miroslav Satan (81) switches to the backhand on a first period score against Carolina Hurricanes goalie Cam Ward (3) in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals Monday, May 18, 2009, in Pittsburgh. The Penguins won 3-2.
Pittsburgh vs. Carolina : Game 1
Pittsburgh Penguins goalie Marc-Andre Fleury, left, makes a second period save on a shot by Carolina Hurricanes' Jussi Jokinen (36) in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals Monday, May 18, 2009, in Pittsburgh. Goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury prevented Carolina from getting its offense going, leading the Penguins to a 3-2 victory over the Hurricanes.
Detroit vs. Chicago : Game 1
The Detroit Red Wings' Mikael Samuelsson (37) is congratulated on his goal against the Chicago Blackhawks during the third period of Game 1 of the Western Conference finals Sunday, May 17, 2009, in Detroit. The Red Wings won 5-2.
Detroit vs. Chicago : Game 1
Chicago Blackhawks goalie Nikolai Khabibulin, right, stops the puck as Detroit Red Wings winger Dan Cleary (11) reaches for it during the third period of Game 1 of the Western Conference finals in Detroit, Sunday, May 17, 2009. Detroit won 5-2.