| Series Recap |
| Game 1 |
Detroit 3, Nashville 1
Detroit's Henrik Zetterberg scores twice, including the go-ahead
goal 6:54 into the third period. Johan Franzen, who notched six
goals against Nashville during the regular season, also scores
for the Red Wings. Nashville's Dan Ellis makes 27 saves in
the loss.
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| Game 2 |
Detroit 4, Nashville 2
Moments after Nashville fights back from a 2-0 deficit,
Detroit's Kris Draper gives the Red Wings the lead for good when
his shot is redirected off the skate of Greg Zanon and into the
net. Tomas Holmstrom, Nicklas Lidstrom and Darren McCarty also
score for Detroit.
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| Game 3 |
Nashville 5, Detroit 3
With just under four minutes to play in the third period, Ryan
Suter and Jason Arnott score nine second apart to give Nasvhille
its first lead of the game. Nashville's Alex Radulov and Suter
record a goal and an assist each, while Jan Hlavac and Marek
Zidlicky tally two assists apiece.
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| Game 4 |
Nashville 3, Detroit 2
The Predators grab the lead early in the first period when Dan
Hamhuis and Shea Weber score 32 seconds apart. Greg de Vries
also scores for Nashville and Dan Ellis finishes with 39 saves
for his second straight win. Pavel Datsyuk cuts the Predators'
lead to one twice.
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| Game 5 |
Detroit 2, Nashville 1 (OT)
Johan Franzen slips past the Predators defense and scores on a backhand 1:48 into overtime. The winger also sets up Valtteri Filpula's first-period goal. Chris Osgood makes 19 saves in his first start this postseason, but falls 44 seconds short of a shutout when Nashville's Radek Bonk scores to tie the game.
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| Game 6 |
Detroit 3, Nashville 0
Making his second start this postseason, Chris Osgood stops 20
shots to record his 11th career playoff shutout. Nicklas
Lidstrom provides the only goal Detroit needs for the win when
his dump-in from center ice takes an odd bounce and skips over
goalie Dan Ellis' shoulder.
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| Series MVP |
| Red Wings G Chris Osgood |
Osgood
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Osgood had more impact in two games than any other Detroit
skater had in six, helping the heavily favored Red Wings avoid
an embarrassing first-round meltdown. Detroit squandered a 2-0
series lead and suddenly had problems containing a toothless
Predators offense by the time Coach Mike Babcock turned to the
all-star goalie. Osgood did not disappoint, stopping 40 of 41
shots in Games 5 and 6, and recorded his 11th career playoff
shutout in the series-clinching victory.
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Game 6: Nicklas Lidstrom is mobbed by teammates after scoring a shorthanded goal. (Getty Images)
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| Series Schedule |
| Date |
Location |
Time |
| Apr 10 |
at Detroit |
7 p.m. |
| Apr 12 |
at Detroit |
2 p.m. |
| Apr 14 |
at Nashville |
7:30 p.m. |
| Apr 16 |
at Nashville |
9 p.m. |
| Apr 18 |
at Detroit |
7:30 p.m. |
| Apr 20 |
at Nashville |
3 p.m. |
| Season Series |
| Detroit wins, 5-3 |
| Date |
Result |
| Nov 7 |
Detroit 3, Nashville 2 (SO) |
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| Nov 22 |
Nashville 3, Detroit 2 |
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| Dec 10 |
Detroit 2, Nashville 1 |
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| Feb 12 |
Nashville 4, Detroit 2 |
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| Mar 9 |
Detroit 4, Nashville 3 |
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| Mar 15 |
Nashville 3, Detroit 1 |
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| Mar 20 |
Detroit 6, Nashville 3 |
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| Mar 30 |
Detroit 1, Nashville 0 (OT) |
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| Expert Picks |
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Pick |
Why? |
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Goldstein: Past experience means Detroit will not take a big underdog lightly |
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Cimilluca: This year, Detroit will play to its level in early rounds. |
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Brown: Experience and talent give the well-oiled Wings a slight edge in close games. |
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Cercel: Detroit has the best record on home ice, and that will be the difference. |
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