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Game 4: Wings 8, Avalanche 2
Game 4: Wings 8, Avalanche 2
The Detroit Red Wings advanced to the Western Conference Finals after completing their Semifinal sweep of the Colorado Avalanche last night with an 8-2 win on the road. … First off, I want to point you to what I think may be the best quote on this series that I’ve seen: Bottom line is that we didn’t get the series that we thought we would; this tilt between the Wings and ...
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NO PUN INTENDED — ... end, the Avalanche just didn't have enough gas in the tank to provide that. Of course, the ridiculous amount of injuries probably didn't help, either. Fans of both teams were pumped up expecting a series they didn't get (though perhaps they should have, as the Wings are now 8-0 against the Avs on the season), which was a little disappointing - not that I'm complaining about the actual outcome, either. Other sources on Game 4: Matt @ On the Wings Joe @ Mile High Hockey IwoCPO's ...

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