NHL Playoffs 2011: Phoenix Coyotes and Detroit Red Wings

Our archive of the first round games between the Phoenix Coyotes and the Detroit Red Wings.

We'll offer up results, summaries and items of note as the two Western Division rivals seek to move on in the 2011 playoffs.

Red Wings  win the series 4 games to 0

Wednesday, April 13-- Phoenix 2 at Detroit 4 

Saturday, April 16--  Phoenix 3 at Detroit 4

Monday, April 18--  Detroit 4 at Phoenix 2 

Wednesday, April 20-- Detroit 6 at Phoenix 3 

Game 4, April 20

Detroit News-- For Wings, waiting is the easiest part
Detroit News-- Wings' Henrik Zetterberg, Johan Franzen will play in second round
Detroit News-- Plea to octo-tossers: Don't overdo it
Detroit News-- Wings goaltender Jimmy Howard finds his playoff legs
Detroit News-- Wings' lines roll deep, run over Coyotes
Detroit News-- Red Wings captain Niclas Lidstrom named Lady Byng finalist
Detroit News-- Red Wings finish sweep of Coyotes, reach second round
Detroit News-- Red Wings second round playoff tickets will go on sale Friday
Detroit News-- Drew Miller benefits from increased ice time
Detroit News-- Mike Modano gets a point in Wings playoff debut
Detroit News-- Coyotes face uncertain future
Detroit News-- Fan-tastic: Red Wings faithful reveling in team's success
Detroit Free Press-- Red Wings relish break before round 2
Detroit Free Press-- Red Wings goalie Jimmy Howard looks poised for long playoff run
Detroit Free Press-- Darren Helm, Todd Bertuzzi lead Red Wings hit parade
Detroit Free Press-- Winning his first Lady Byng trophy would 'mean a lot' to Red Wings... 
Detroit Free Press-- NHL's new TV contract a big plus for hockey
Detroit Free Press-- First to finish line, Red Wings earn time off after sweep of Coyotes
Detroit Free Press-- Red Wings' Mule is Frantastic this time of year
Detroit Free Press-- Just what we need: Another octopus song
Detroit Free Press-- Red Wings return home, thankful series is over
Detroit Free Press-- Did Red Wings end another era in Coyotes (Jets) franchise?
Detroit Free Press-- Red Wings' depth carries them in series
Arizona Republic-- Phoenix Coyotes meeting ends with no resolution
Arizona Republic-- Phoenix Coyotes brave faces swept aside by circumstances
Arizona Republic-- Phoenix Coyotes' on-ice fate dictated by finances
Arizona Republic-- Off ice saga with Phoenix Coyotes looks bleak for all
Arizona Republic-- Phoenix Coyotes' Don Maloney has plenty of options 
Arizona Republic-- Phoenix Coyotes franchise continues to face uphill battle
Arizona Republic-- Phoenix Coyotes goalie Ilya Bryzgalove takes blame for loss
Arizona Republic-- Phoenix Coyotes earn chant from fans after elimination
Arizona Republic-- Phoenix Coyotes clean out lockers
Arizona Republic-- Detroit Red Wings complete sweep of Phoenix Coyotes
Arizona Republic-- Coyotes' Shane Doan finds himself in familiar, difficult spot
Arizona Republic-- After sweep, Phoenix Coyotes' real game heads to overtime
Globe and Mail-- Coyotes players yearn to stay in the desert
Globe and Mail-- Bryzgalov no fan of Winnipeg
Globe and Mail--

Game 3, April 18

Detroit News-- Wings' 3-0 edge could lead to more pain in Game 4
Detroit News-- Wings goaltender Jimmy Howard earns respect in playoffs
Detroit News-- Coyotes coach Dave Tippet still has faith in Ilya Bryzgalov
Detroit News-- Red Wings eye sweep, extra days off that come with it
Detroit News-- Red Wings dominate Coyotes, take 3-0 series lead
Detroit News-- Wings are aggressive, smart in win
Detroit News-- Wings' Black Aces' learn on the job
Detroit News-- Net crease rule forces Wings players to pick spots
Detroit News-- Coyotes' Shane Doan has TV start qualities in series
Detroit News-- Stitched-up Johan Franzen expected to be in Wings line up tonight
Detroit News-- Wings' Justin Abdelkader is back in playoff mode
Detroit News-- Once again NHL single out Red Wings with octopus-tossing ban
Detroit News-- Blend of youth, veterans is nice seasoning for Wings' success
Detroit News-- Red Wing Ruslan Salei leaving Coyotes howling
Detroit News-- Red Wings understand they can't look past Coyotes
Detroit News-- Wings goaltender Jimmy Howard earns respect in playoffs
Detroit News-- Wings 3-0 edge could lead to more pain in Game 4
Detroit News-- Coyotes coach Dave Tippet still has faith in Ilya Bryzgalov
Detroit News-- Johan Franzen missed Game 4, Mike Modano replaces him
Detroit Free Press-- Blackhawks provided Red Wings a long-distance warning
Detroit Free Press-- Red Wings' Mule is Frantastic this time of year
Detroit Free Press-- A little R &  R can go a long way for Red Wings
Detroit Free Press-- Red Wings goalie Jimmy Howard more settled and confident
Detroit Free Press-- Coyotes approaching uphill climb one game at a time
Detroit Free Press-- Penalty calls proving to be Red Wings' worst enemy during playoffs
Detroit Free Press-- Slow and steady key for speedy Darren Helm's progress with Red Wings
Detroit Free Press-- Experience seemingly beating Coyotes in playoffs
Detroit Free Press-- Coyotes miss Derek Morris' presence
Detroit Free Press-- Let sleeping Coyotes lie in the sun ... and pack for Winnipeg
Detroit Free Press-- Playoff fever intensifying for Red Wings' fans
Detroit Free Press-- Is Red Wings - Coyotes really a playoff series?
Detroit Free Press-- Red Wings eager to wrap up series vs. Coyotes
Detroit Free Press-- Red Wings' Justin Abdelkader works way up
Detroit Free Press-- Red Wings' Tomas Holmstrom perfects the art of screening
Detroit Free Press-- Slow and steady key for speedy Darren Helm's progress with Red Wings
Detroit Free Press-- Coyotes' playoff run, tenure in Arizona perhaps just one game away from ending
Detroit Free Press-- Red Wings' supporting cast does in Coyotes
Arizona Republic-- Prospective Phoenix Coyotes owner needs to show his face
Arizona Republic-- Phoenix Coyotes' on-ice, off-ice future rolled into Game 4
Arizona Republic--- Phoenix Coyotes' Keith Yandle missing Derek Morris
Arizona Republic-- Experience is key Detroit Red Wings

Game 2, April 16

Detroit News-- Pavel Datsyuk dazzling in win; Wings take 2-0 series lead
Detroit News-- Wings expect cheers in Phoenix
Detroit News-- Johan Franzen is a go for Game 3
Detroit News-- Under control: Wings primed to make quick work of Coyotes
Detroit News-- Henrik Zetterberg on the ice for Wings' practice but won't play in Game 3
Detroit News--  Penalties play crucial role in Wings-Coyote series so far
Detroit News-- Pavel Datsyul's between-the-legs shot amazes fans, teammates
Detroit News-- Johan Franzen, Shane Doan differ over impact of 23 stitch hit
Detroit News-- Joe Louis Crowds fanning Wings' intensity
Detroit News-- Healthy Nicklas Kronwall shows what he can do
Detroit Free Press-- Wings' Franzen a game time decision for Game 3
Detroit Free Press-- Red Wings plan to remain focused in Arizona
Detroit Free Press-- Red Wings' Henrik Zetterberg on slow road to recovery
Detroit Free Press-- Ex Red Wing Ray Whitney remembers his days in Detroit
Detroit Free Press-- Coyotes try to reenergize even-strength game
Detroit Free Press-- Mike Modano has a little fun with goalies at practice
Detroit Free Press-- Coyotes hope to turn up intensity in Game 3
Detroit Free Press-- Franzen kept out of practice, but is expected to play Monday
Detroit Free Press-- Coyotes try to knock Red Wings off their game, but to no avail
Detroit Free Press-- Coyotes feel Red Wings forward Darren Helm's impact
Detroit Free Press-- Streaky play puts Coyotes in hole
Detroit Free Press-- Red Wings' Johan Franzen meets boards face-first

Game 1, April 13

Detroit News-- Todd Bertuzzi finds some redemption with Wings
Detroit News-- Hooking, slashing almost cost Wings dearly in Game 1
Detroit News-- Coyotes keep all focus on the ice
Detroit News-- Wings' Henrik Zetterberg practices on ice, still Iffy for Game 2
Detroit News-- Red Wings give Coyotes a Pavel pummelling in Game 1
Detroit News-- Johan Franzen breaks slump, helps Wings take Game 1
Detroit News--  Five keys to Game 1: Todd Bertuzzi's fight, Jimmy Howard's saves crucial
Detroit News-- Coyotes' special teams powerless
Detroit News-- Coyotes Shane Doan hopes it is his time to win
Detroit Free Press-- Pavel Datsyuk dazzles Red Wings' teammates with his skill, his wit
Detroit Free Press-- Shot-blockers help Red Wings goalie Jimmy Howard in Game 1
Detroit Free Press-- Octopus Garden: Todd Bertuzzi's little scuffle gets Red Wings. crowd back in game
Detroit Free Press-- The other side: Coyotes need to get more physical
Detroit Free Press-- The other side: Veteran Coyote says they have to shake off Game 1 loss
Detroit Free Press-- Red Wings fan cited for throwing octopus at Game 1
Detroit Free Press-- Mitch Albom: Spring is here, so is Johan Franzen's
Detroit Free Press-- Michael Rosenberg: Red Wings do what's needed - win
Detroit Free Press-- Todd Bertuzzi's fists earn love from Red Wings fans
Detroit Free Press-- Coyotes bemoan power-play showing as reason for loss
Detroit Free Press-- Coyotes' Kyle Turris happy with goal, not with outcome
Detroit Free Press-- One win unimportant? Not in the playoffs!
Arizona Republic-- Phoenix Coyotes must get more physical in playoffs
Arizona Republic-- Phoenix Coyotes shaking off Game 1 loss in Detroit
Arizona Republic-- Phoenix Coyotes forward Kyle Turris' hot start bittersweet
Arizona Republic-- Phoenix Coyotes fall to Detroit Red Wings in Game 1
Globe and Mail-- Coyotes are down, not daunted
Windsor Star-- Datsyuk shoots first, asks questions later



Series preview

Detroit News-- Mike Modano a healthy scratch for Wings' playoff opener
Detroit News-- Wings coach Mike Babcock keeps his foot on the gas and pushes his agenda
Detroit News-- Five keys to the series: Johan Franzen, Jimmy Howard need to respond
Detroit News-- Matchups: Wings vs. Coyotes
Detroit News-- Wings' defines bears watching in playoffs
Detroit News-- Things to watch: As usual, goaltending will play a key role
Detroit News-- Wings' Johan Franzen looks to add to impressive postseason resume
Detroit News-- Versus analyst picking Coyotes
Detroit News-- It's time for Jimmy Howard to deliver, or Wings won't advance
Detroit Free Press--  Let the day-to-day Cup playoffs begin
Detroit Free Press-- Mike Modano a healthy scratch as Red Wings begin playoffs
Detroit Free Press-- Helene St. James breaks down series against Phoenix
Detroit Free Press-- Does Coyote carry a grudge against Red Wings? Doan believe it
Detroit Free Press-- Our picks in the series between the Red Wings and Coyotes
Detroit Free Press-- The other side: Coyotes vs. Red Wings - how they shape up
Detroit Free Press-- Red Wings' Niklas Kronwall set to play, but coach will make the call
Detroit Free Press-- Coyotes' Eric Belanger wants to party with the Cup
Detroit Free Press-- Competition is tougher, but Wings have skills to win another Cup
Detroit Free Press-- Rematch gives Shane Doan a shot at redemption
Detroit Free Press-- It's the playoffs - so what could go wrong for the Red Wings
Detroit Free Press-- How Red Wings can corral Coyotes
Detroit Free Press-- Red Wings' Johan Franzen needs to get back into scoring groove
Detroit Free Press-- Do Red Wings really have a home ice advantage?
Detroit Free Press-- Day before playoffs, and Red Wings' Henrik Zetterberg still can't skate
Detroit Free Press-- Why Coyotes can beat Red Wings
Arizona Republic-- Phoenix Coyotes' intensity not a problem as playoffs start
Arizona Republic-- Phoenix Coyotes goalie Ilya Bryzgalov not getting the immense appreciations he deserves
Arizona Republic-- Phoenix Coyotes' Eric Belanger ready for his shot at a Stanley Cup
Arizona Republic-- Detroit Red Wings' Mike Babcock downplays 'superstar' angle
Arizona Republic-- Phoenix Coyotes' Ilya Bryzgalov set for Detroit Red Wings rematch