2008 Playoffs: Wrapping Up Game 2 Of The Finals

TOFTT posted 5/27/2008 from takingonefortheteam.blogspot.com [flag]

48 hours after Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Finals and not much changed. The Detroit Red Wings played opportunistic hockey as they defeated the Pittsburgh Penguins 3-0 on home as to take a two games to none lead. Will the Pens be able to respond as the series shifts back to Pittsburgh for Wednesday's Game 3, or are Chris Osgood and the Wings' defense just too much for the young Pens? [link]

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Sidney, Pittsburgh Aviary's New Penguin, Named For Crosby - Sports News Story - WTAE Pittsburgh

KK Hockey found this 5/26/2008 on www.thepittsburghchannel.com

PITTSBURGH -- While Pittsburgh's hockey Penguins chase the Stanley Cup in Detroit, a young counterpart is waiting for them to bring it home so he can swim in it. Sidney the penguin, named after team captain Sidney Crosby, hatched at the National ...

Game Two: Wings frustrate Penguins again, 3-0

Confluence of the Three Rivers posted 5/27/2008 from mvn.com

The Detroit Red Wings have dominated the first two games of the Stanley Cup Finals. Their defense has been simply outstanding, while at the same time completely frustrating the high-powered Penguin forwards.

Dominant Wings have upstart Penguins all fowled up

kcudah posted 5/27/2008 from www.detnews.com

If this really is the NHL's dream matchup, the Red Wings are destroying it and enhancing it at the same time. They're doing their share, more than their share, multiple shares, and they're turning the poor Penguins into frustrated flailers. The Wings are back on one of their familiar rolls, filling familiar roles, and here's a truth no one should ever forget: Once they get going, they're ...

Angry Pens take verbal shots at Osgood | Freep.com | Detroit Free Press

PuckUpdate found this 5/27/2008 on www.freep.com

After being shut out for a second straight game by Red Wings goaltender Chris Osgood, the Penguins unleashed a barrage of verbal shots. Osgood's 22-save performance Monday night in Game 2 of the Stanley Cup finals gave the Wings a 3-0 victory and a ...

CBC sees Stanley Cup ratings dip with no Canadian team in final

Red Wings Snapshots - MLive.com found this 5/27/2008 on canadianpress.google.com

16 hours ago TORONTO A lack of Canadian content in the Stanley Cup final has had a dramatic impact on TV ratings. CBC drew an average of 2.11 million viewers Saturday for Game 1 of the Stanley Cup final between the Detroit Red Wings and the ...

Osgood blanks Pens again; Red Wings halfway to Cup
Hockeytown is halfway to hoisting the Stanley Cup again.

OSGOOD & WINGS BLANK PENS AGAIN
DETROIT - Hockeytown is halfway to hoisting the Stanley Cup again. With first-period goals from Brad Stuart and Tomas Holmstrom and another lockdown defensive effort, the Red Wings beat the Penguins 3-0 last night to take a 2-0 lead in the Stanley...

Stanley Cup Final | Chris Osgood, Red Wings shut out Penguins again
Hockeytown is halfway to hoisting the Stanley Cup again. With first-period goals from Brad Stuart and Tomas Holmstrom and another lockdown...

Red Wings goalie Osgood enjoys starring role against Pens
After opening the Stanley Cup finals with back-to-back shutouts against the Pittsburgh Penguins, Detroit netminder Chris Osgood is already in prime position to be named the most valuable player of the post-season.

Chris Osgood blanks Penguins again; Red Wings halfway to Cup
With first-period goals from Brad Stuart and Tomas Holmstrom and another lockdown defensive effort, the Detroit Red Wings beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 3-0 to take a 2-0 lead in the Stanley Cup finals on Monday night.