GDT: WCSF | Game 5 | Detroit Red Wings @ Chicago Blackhawks | 8:00 PM EST | NBC

ProPAIN · May 25, 2013

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Game Information

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Referees:
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Eric Furlatt (#27) and Stephen Walkom (#24)

Linesmen:
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Jean Morin (#97) and Jonny Murray (#93)

Video Judge:
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Randy Krawiec

Ntl. Anthem:
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Jim Cornelison

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Round 2 Playoff Schedule

| Mon, May 27 | Game 6 | TBD | TBD |

| Wed, May 29 | Game 7 | TBD | TBD

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Team Comparison:

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11 | Games Played | 9
7 | Wins | 5
4 | Losses | 4
0.636 | P% | 0.556
2.54 | G/G | 2.56
2.46 | GA/G | 1.89
17.5 | PP% | 12.0
78.4 | PK% | 96.9
29.6 | S/G | 33.2
32.3 | SA/G | 27.4
52.6 | FO% | 48.3

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In the spotlight:

Left Wing | Right Wing | Defenseman (R)

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Team Statistics:

Team Injuries:

Position | Player | Injury | Status
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Projected Lineup:

Left Defenseman | Right Defenseman
Duncan Keith | Niklas Hjalmarsson
Nick Leddy | Brent Seabrook
Johnny Oduya | Michal Rozsival

Starting Goaltender

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In the spotlight:

Left Wing | Center | Defenseman (L)

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Team Injuries:

Projected Lineup:

Left Defenseman | Right Defenseman
Niklas Kronwall | Jonathan Ericsson
Kyle Quincey | Brendan Smith
Carlo Colaiacovo | Jakub Kindl

Starting Goaltender

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Detroit Red Wings want to close out Blackhawks in Game 5 but say final victory in a series is toughest
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CHICAGO – The Detroit Red Wings have three chances to close out the Chicago Blackhawks in order to move on to the Western Conference Finals.

But the ideal scenario for the Red Wings is to end the series as soon as possible since they've got the Blackhawks on the ropes after handing Chicago three straight losses for the first time this season to take a 3-1 lead in the series.

They don't want to let the Blackhawks build any momentum after taking control of the series so the Red Wings would like nothing more than to send Chicago packing Saturday in Game 5 at the United Center.

"Of course that would be our goal," said veteran forward Daniel Cleary. "It's a race to four. We feel we're in a good position. We also understand Chicago is a great team. They're loaded with champions, with winners, guys who know what it takes.

"Their leadership group I'm sure is talking. 'We've won three games in a row all season.' That's what they're trying to do. That's what they got to do."

If the Blackhawks win Game 5, they would send the series back to Detroit for Game 6 Monday night at Joe Louis Arena, where the Red Wings have won four straight games dating back to their seven-game series with Anaheim in the opening round.

Game 7, if necessary, would be Wednesday at the United Center, where the Blackhawks have a 22-4-3 record this season. That includes their Game 2 loss to the Red Wings.

But the Red Wings know they would be taking a huge chance by letting the series go the distance.

"Of course we want to win the next game," said captain Henrik Zetterberg. "We know the fourth win is always the toughest one. We need to come out, play good from the start and sort it out."

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mindfly · May 25, 2013

Is this the game that the blackhawk beast awakens?

ProPAIN · May 25, 2013

Couple of songs to pump us up for tonight:

Go Wings!

YostisHome · May 25, 2013

Yemack · May 25, 2013

good job propain :handclap:

There is gonna be one big clash in chicago tonight.

GoAwayDanCleary · May 25, 2013

Spinkis · May 25, 2013

Hello guys, i'm jumping on the bandwaggon here, really impressed with how well the Wings have played against Chicago.

ProPAIN · May 25, 2013

The Nose said:

I never saw that on the youtube channel. Must've missed it. Awesome clip! :yo:

This is game 4 preview? Game 5 should come out a few hours before puck drop.

Spinkis said:
Hello guys, i'm jumping on the bandwaggon here, really impressed with how well the Wings have played against Chicago.

Welcome aboard! Enjoy the ride!

Lots of respect for MacLean and the Senators.

InjuredChoker · May 25, 2013

Mark Lazerus ‏@MarkLazerus 6 min
#Blackhawks lines: Sharp-Toews-Kane, Bickell-Handzus-Hossa, Saad-Shaw-Stalberg, Kruger-Bolland-Frolik.

Vladdy84 · May 25, 2013

InjuredChoker said:
Mark Lazerus ‏@MarkLazerus 6 min
#Blackhawks lines: Sharp-Toews-Kane, Bickell-Handzus-Hossa, Saad-Shaw-Stalberg, Kruger-Bolland-Frolik.

The thought of Cleary on the ice against that Sharpe-Toews-Kane line is scary.

Sentinel · May 25, 2013

Volbeat is awesome.

ProPAIN · May 25, 2013

InjuredChoker said:
Mark Lazerus ‏@MarkLazerus 6 min
#Blackhawks lines: Sharp-Toews-Kane, Bickell-Handzus-Hossa, Saad-Shaw-Stalberg, Kruger-Bolland-Frolik.

Thanks, lineups updated.

JmanWingsFan · May 25, 2013

mindfly said:
Is this the game that the blackhawk beast awakens?

Sorry to disappoint you, but I doubt it. They might barely win, but they aren't gonna go beast mode.

InjuredChoker · May 25, 2013

I think Babs goes with same lines this game, at least from the start.. If Flip and Cleary can't give enough help for Z, adjust.

Bob Probert Owns You · May 25, 2013

Sweet little baby jesus... my nerves are shot.

Go Wings!!

mezcal · May 25, 2013

Good luck guys, rooting for the Wings!!!

Retire91 · May 25, 2013

go wings finish it

Zetterbergs Beard · May 25, 2013

Soo excited. I have this creeping feeling the Hawks might do the 'beast mode' thing tonight, but I also think the Red Wings will finish this tonight.

I'm not fond of the Hawks having Handzus at 2nd center; do the Wings rotate Datsyuk/Zetterberg against the Toews/Kane line and have the other one eat the Handzus line alive, or is it always Zetterberg against Toews?

thrillermiller89 · May 25, 2013

close it out boys!!

BlakKy · May 25, 2013

Zetterbergs Beard said:
Soo excited. I have this creeping feeling the Hawks might do the 'beast mode' thing tonight, but I also think the Red Wings will finish this tonight.

I'm not fond of the Hawks having Handzus at 2nd center; do the Wings rotate Datsyuk/Zetterberg against the Toews/Kane line and have the other one eat the Handzus line alive, or is it always Zetterberg against Toews?

At this point Z should stick to Toews. It's worked 3 games in a row and seems to be getting increasingly tormenting for Toews (hello 3 minors in 8 mins).

GoAwayDanCleary · May 25, 2013

Zetterbergs Beard said:
Soo excited. I have this creeping feeling the Hawks might do the 'beast mode' thing tonight, but I also think the Red Wings will finish this tonight.

I'm not fond of the Hawks having Handzus at 2nd center; do the Wings rotate Datsyuk/Zetterberg against the Toews/Kane line and have the other one eat the Handzus line alive, or is it always Zetterberg against Toews?

If the 1st line of the Hawks does really well against Z's line (like really really well), I'd consider moving Pavs with Z and Abby like we had at the beginning of the playoffs. I don't know if it would work today since we don't have last change. But I'm confident with Z, Fil and Cleary (yes Cleary) against that top line. Cleary has been surprisingly physical and getting involved in a lot of scrums.

Syckle78 · May 25, 2013

My stomach is in knots. Why the hell couldnt this be an early game..

irishock · May 25, 2013

Just laid on the Wings at +175

Vladdy84 · May 25, 2013

Zetterbergs Beard said:
Soo excited. I have this creeping feeling the Hawks might do the 'beast mode' thing tonight, but I also think the Red Wings will finish this tonight.

I'm not fond of the Hawks having Handzus at 2nd center; do the Wings rotate Datsyuk/Zetterberg against the Toews/Kane line and have the other one eat the Handzus line alive, or is it always Zetterberg against Toews?

The Hawks went Beast Mode last game and Jimmy shut 'em down.

We need to win this game and FINISH THEM OFF.

I believe in Jimmy Howard.

Heaton · May 25, 2013

Vladdy84 said:
The Hawks went Beast Mode last game and Jimmy shut 'em down.

We need to win this game and FINISH THEM OFF.

I believe in Jimmy Howard.

No they didn't. Chicago played better than they had, but they had 28 shots, to Detroit's 26. Detroit outhit them and won the face off battle. They looked so bad the previous games that the last game they finally looked competitive.

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