Red Wings gain 3-2 advantage over Preds after OT triumph

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Johan Franzen scored 1:48 into overtime, lifting the Detroit Red Wings to a 2-1 win over the Nashville Predators and a 3-2 lead ... [link]

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Red WIngs-Predators Game 5 wrap-up
Published 4/19/2008 by George James Malik at Red Wings Snapshots - MLive.com
... : "I thought he was good," Wings coach Mike Babcock said of Osgood. "When the other guy is standing on his head and you're not getting any opportunities to make save, it's tough to be the hero; it's easy to be the goat. I thought he did a real good job, showed his experience and gave us an opportunity to win." Babcock wasn't particularly overwhelmed by the Wings' effort, however... April 19, USA Today : "I think we weren't as sharp around our net as we normally are and Ellis played well," said Detroit coach Mike Babcock. "But we have to get better when we have the ...

Game 5 Live Blog Tonight

On the Wings found this 4/19/2008 on www.behindthejersey.com

Joe here. A heads up that I’ll be live blogging tonight’s elimination game! I’ve been so busy that I haven’t had a chance to get the score of Game 4, but I’m sure the Wings buried them and Hasek stood on his head. In ...

Old and New Faces pace Wings to Big win

On the Wings found this 4/19/2008 on www.gorillacrouch.com

With a 2-1 overtime win the Wings regained control of their opening round series against the Nashville Predators and hold the vital 3-2 lead in the series. Detroit will have a chance to close out the series on Sunday while on the road. That is ...

JOHAN FRANZEN'S OVERTIME GOAL

The World of Isaac posted 4/19/2008 from theworldofisaac.blogspot.com

Johan Franzen's overtime goal leads the Wings to a 3-2 series lead.

Octopus twirl now illegal, punishable by $10,000 fine

On the Wings found this 4/19/2008 on blog.mlive.com

According to the Free Press's Helene St. James, the NHL has banned Al Sobotka's classic twirling of octopi at Joe Louis Arena: April 18, Detroit Free Press: Just a little tidbit from Joe Louis Arena: The NHL has decided octopus...

An Opportunity Wasted

On the Wings found this 4/19/2008 on forechecker.blogspot.com

The Gang That Won't Give Up almost pulled off a storybook upset last night; playing without 3 of their top 4 starting centers (Jason Arnott sick, David Legwand hampered by his foot, Scott Nichol out with a broken thumb) on the road in Detroit, the ...

Franzen lifts Wings past Predators; Detroit leads series 3-2
Johan Franzen scored 1:48 into overtime, lifting the Detroit Red Wings to a 2-1 win over the Nashville Predators and a 3-2 lead in their first round series. Valtteri Filppula, who scored Detroit's first goal, poked the puck away from defender and ...

Franzen Lifts Wings Past Predators; Detroit Leads Series
DETROIT -- Johan Franzen scored 1:48 into overtime, lifting the Detroit Red Wings to a 2-1 win over the Nashville Predators and a 3-2 lead in their first-round series.

Red Wings 2, Predators 1: Red Wings Gain Upper Hand in Overtime
Johan Franzen scored in overtime, lifting the Detroit Red Wings to victory and giving them a 3-2 lead in their series against the Nashville Predators.

Wings ready to close out pesky Predators (AP)
The Nashville Predators say their difficult season has made them stronger. They now have what might be their final chance to prove that's true. They return home for Game 6 on Sunday with the Detroit Red Wings ready to close out this opening series and ...

Detroit Red Wings ready to close out pesky Nashville Predators
NASHVILLE, Tenn. - The Nashville Predators say their difficult season has made them stronger. They now have what might be their final chance to prove that's true. They return home for Game 6 on Sunday with the Detroit Red Wings ready to clos...