The Two Goal Curse: Detroit Red Wings Down Chicago Blackhawks In Winter Classic

The Winter Classic at Wrigley Field was truly a spectacle to behold. Between the pre-game fireworks and fly-over during the anthem, and the entertainment outside of the stadium, the NHL went balls to the wall to try to make the game a success, and it would appear that they did just that. Before a crowd of just over 40,000 rabid hockey fans, the Detroit Red Wings once again showed their dominant side in a 6-4 victory over the Blackhawks. Jiri Hudler had two goals and an assist, and Brian Rafalski added three assists. Ty Conklin stopped 33 of the 37 shots the Blackhawks took in the game in recording his second straight Winter Classic victory. On the Hawks side of the puck, Martin Havlat had an outstanding first period with a goal and two assists. Ben Eager, Kris Versteeg, and Duncan Keith also added goals in the losing effort. On the goalie side, Cristobal Huet had a rotten day, giving up six goals on 30 shots, and got yanked three minutes into the third period. Nikolai Khabibulin ... (link)