Thursday, April 28, 2011

NHL Playoffs 2011 Round Two: Detroit Red Wings and San Jose Sharks

On to the second round of the playoffs and the epic battles to come between the Red Wings and the Sharks.

As in the first round, we will offer up results, summaries and items of note for this match up from the Western Division.


NHL.com series preview page

San Jose wins the series 4 games to 3

Friday, April 29-- Detroit 1  at San Jose 2 (1 OT) 
Sunday, May 1-- Detroit 1 at San Jose 2 
Wednesday, May 4-- San Jose 4 at Detroit 3 (1 OT) 
Friday, May 6-- San Jose 3 at Detroit 4 
Sunday, May 8-- Detroit 4 at San Jose 3 
Tuesday, May 10-- San Jose 1 at Detroit 3 
Thursday, May 12-- Detroit 2 at San Jose 3 

Game Seven, May 12

San Jose Mercury News-- Guts and glory: San Jose Sharks win!
San jose Mercury News-- You can exhale, Sharks fans, they won by the skin of their fins
San jose Mercury News-- Sweet redemption for Patrick Marleau and Joe Thornton
San jose Mercury News-- Do you believe? Sharks movin' on
San jose Mercury News-- Ryane Clowe's return gives Sharks teammates a boost
San jose Mercury News-- Aftermath of the 3-2 elimination of the Red Wings ...
San Francisco Chronicle-- Return of Ryane Clowe give Shifts lift in Game 7
San Francisco Chronicle-- Patrick Marleau's clear-cut moment for Sharks
San Francisco Chronicle-- Sharks defeat Wings 3-2 in Game 7
San Francisco Examiner-- Sharks clinch series with 3-2 win over Red Wings
Detroit Free Press-- Red Wings suffer heartbreaking end to thrilling series
Detroit Free Press-- Nicklas Lidstrom will take some time before deciding future
Detroit Free Press-- Red Wings ponder adjustments needed to pull them over the top
Detroit Free Press-- The beards are gone, and so is the post seaso - again
Detroit Free Press-- Red Wings' Jimmy Howard excels in playoffs
Detroit Free Press-- Red Wings can't complete comeback for ages
Detroit Free Press-- Red Wings need depth, not much else
Detroit Free Press-- Red Wings just didn't get their fairy-tale ending
Detroit Free Press-- Just never say never again about Game 7
Detroit Free Press-- Red Wings' playoff run ends in Game 7 vs Sharks
Detroit News-- Red Wings' improbable journey still comes up short
Detroit News-- History eludes Red Wings in Game 7 heartbreaker
Detroit News-- Sharks hang on, don't blow it this time
Detroit News-- What's next for Red Wings? Player by Player breakdown
Detroit News-- Close is no consolation for Red Wings
Detroit News-- Nicklas Lidstrom to take time on decision about future
Detroit News-- Niklas Kronwall waits in wings
Detroit News-- Wings need some tweaks, but they've got plenty of grit, character
Detroit News-- Wings game sets viewership record on Fox Sports Detroit
Detroit News-- Danny Boyle and Sharks overcome Wings 'aura'
Detroit News-- Wings hold breath over captain Nicklas Lidstrom
Detroit News-- Goal scorer is Red Wings' only real need
Detroit News-- Danny Cleary, Todd Bertuzzi leave with injuries
Globe and Mail-- Sharks send Red Wings home 
USA Today-- Marleau makes difference as Sharks close out Red Wings
USA Today-- Red Wings run out of rallies in Game 7 loss to Sharks
USA Today-- With season over, Red Wings hoping Lidstrom isn't finished

Pregame information

Globe and Mail-- Leadership lifts Red Wings
Globe and Mail-- Sharks down to last chance
Detroit News-- Players always eager to shine in a Game 7
Detroit News-- Ryane Clowe returns to Sharks lineup
Detroit News-- Wings captain, Nicklas Lidstrom not done yet
Detroit News-- Johan Franzen out, Kris Draper in for Wings in Game 7
Detroit News-- Wings' goal: Complete the comeback
Detroit News-- Red Wings ready to cap phenomenal rally
Detroit News-- Physically and mentally, Red Wings silence doubters
Detroit News-- Sharks also battling their underachieving history
Detroit News-- Sharks star Ryane Clowe's status uncertain for Game 7
Detroit News-- Detroit News staff predictions for Game 7
Detroit News-- Wings hope to see Johan Franzen in Game 7
Detroit News-- Wings' rally stuns everyone - except themselves
Detroit Free Press-- Is Red Wings-Sharks Game 7 more about hockey history or hysteria?
Detroit Free Press-- Generational thing - Jimmy Howard and Gordie Howe
Detroit Free Press-- Red Wings' Johan Franzen out, Kris Draper in Game 7 vs Sharks
Detroit Free Press-- Red Wings know the way to Slam Jose
Detroit Free Press-- Red Wings fly to San Jose, seeking final win over Sharks
Detroit Free Press-- Red Wings' Justin Abdelkader discusses bad penalties
San Jose Mercury News-- What will determine if Clow plays?
San Jose Mercury News-- Sharks keep Clowe away from the microphones...
San Francisco Chronicle-- Sharks' McLellan says Game 7 isn't about momentum
San Francisco Chronicle--  Ryane Clow will be a game-time decision tonight
San Francisco Examiner-- Sharks downplay lack of momentum going into Game 7
San Francisco Examiner-- F Ryane Clow returns for Sharks for Game 7


Game Six, May 10

Globe and Mail-- Red Wings claw back from the brink
National Post-- Red Wings rally in third period to force Game 7

Detroit Free Press-- Wings 3, Sharks 1, comeback Red Wings are on cusp of history
Detroit Free Press-- Again, Red Wings victory snared from the jaws of defeat
Detroit Free Press-- Web abuzz with cheers for Detroit Red Wings, jeers for San Jose Sharks
Detroit Free Press-- How to beat Sharks? Go one bite at a time
Detroit Free Press-- Video pairs Wings footage with Chrysler Super Bowl ad
Detroit Free Press-- Valtteri Filpuula shows skill Red Wings expect of him
Detroit Free Press-- Antti Niemi nearly stole a victory for Sharks
Detroit Free Press-- Red Wings notes, quotes from Game 6 win over Sharks
Detroit Free Press-- Hockey gods made Red Wings fans sweat out this one
Detroit Free Press-- Sharks can start something, but can't finish it
Detroit Free Press-- Red Wings beat Sharks to force Game 7
Detroit News-- A match made in 7: Wings back from the brink
Detroit News-- Sharks surely feel sunk
Detroit News-- Valtteri Filppula steps to the Wings' forefront
Detroit News-- Red Wings rally again to force Game 7
Detroit News-- Valtteri Filppula perseveres, triumphs in Game 6
Detroit News-- Antti Niemi might be Sharks' last, best hope
Detroit News-- Wings goaltender Jimmy Howard's dreams come true with win
Detroit News-- Sharks' Game 6 success runs out
San Jose Mercury News-- Four-gone conclusion?
San Jose Mercury News-- San Jose Sharks lose again 3-1
San Jose Mercury News-- Ryane Clowe sidelined by upper body injury
San Jose Mercury News-- Red Wings just won't quit
San Jose Mercury News-- Sharks can't put away Red Wings
San Jose Mercury News-- Let's talk about that word "gutless"
San Jose Mercury News-- Sharks need to convince themselves, not us, that history is irrelevant
San Francisco Chronicle-- Red Wings beat Sharks 3-1 to force Game 7
San Francisco Examiner-- Red Wings beat Sharks 3-1 to force Game 7
San Francisco Examiner-- Sharks stars fading when it counts in NHL playoffs

Pre game information

Detroit Free Press-- Mike Modano in, Johan Franzen out for Red Wings in Game 6
Detroit Free Press-- Red Wings must rely on familiar formula for toughness to force Game 7
Detroit Free Press-- Nicklas Lidstrom: Red Wings still face 'an uphill battle'
Detroit Free Press-- Sharks are like a fish out of water in the playoffs -- they flop
Detroit Free Press-- Columnist says Sharks would lose Game 7 if it came to that
Detroit Free Press-- Jeremy Roenick asks what's a better word for gutless?
Detroit Free Press-- Who else is 'gutless'?
Detroit Free Press-- Red Wings trying to keep season alive in Game 6 vs. Sharks
Detroit Free Press-- Red Wings arrive home, hope to fly in San Jose again
Detroit News-- Wings' Babcock seeks stronger play from Flippula line
Detroit News-- Wings' Johan Franzen, Sharks' Ryane Clowe out for Game 6
Detroit News-- Revived Red Wings putting pressure on Sharks
Detroit News-- Hockeytown's house of hope
Detroit News-- Henrik Zetterberg is back in playoff zone for Red Wings
Detroit News-- Red Wings comeback creates Hockeytown heroes
Detroit News-- Johan Franzen stays quiet on status
San Jose Mercury News-- San Jose Sharks leading scorer Ryane Clowe out for Game 6 ...
San Jose Mercury News-- Sharks in trouble if Red Wings series goes seven games
San Jose Mercury News-- Containing Datsyuk will be key for Sharks
San Jose Mercury News-- Sharks need more from embattled Marleau
San Jose Mercury News-- Modano in for Franzen, more on Clowe's injury ...
San Jose Mercury News-- Clowe's injury is upper body ...
San Jose Mercury News-- The Sharks head to Detroit and Roenick doesn't back down ...
San Jose Mercury News-- Aftermath of another 4-3 loss: that Red Wing game winner...
San Francisco Chronicle-- Roenick's criticism of Sharks' Marleau personal
San Francisco Examiner-- Red Wings' Babcock eyes a Game 7 against Sharks
Globe and Mail-- Patrick Marleau the scapegoat thus far
Globe and Mail-- Sharks winger Clowe to miss Game 6
National Post-- While Sharks struggle, Wings show their pedigree
National Post-- Sharks, Wings both without key personnel in Game 6

Game Five, May 8

Globe and Mail-- Red Wings stay alive against Sharks
National Post-- Red Wings refuse to go quietly
Detroit Free Press-- Resilient Red Wings force Game 6
Detroit Free Press-- Red Wings' Kronwall sends message with big on Sharks' Clowe
Detroit  News-- Third period rally suddenly makes this series interesting
Detroit  News-- Wings jump the Sharks in third period, keep series alive
Detroit News-- Wings will their way to Game 5 victory
Detroit News-- Wings goaltender Jimmy Howard keeps thriving in postseason
Detroit News-- Tomas Holmstrom tips in winner, Wings' rally stuns Sharks
San Jose Mercury News-- Sharks fail again to eliminate Red Wings, series heads to Game 6
San Jose Mercury News-- Niemi deserves some blame, but not all
San Jose Mercury News-- Resolute Red Wings take over in third period
San Jose Mercury News-- Sharks miss many chances, but more opportunities remain
San Francisco Chronicle-- Wings roar back to beat Sharks in Game 5
San Francisco Chronicle-- Sharks' fate tied to power play
San Francisco Chronicle-- Red Wings beat Sharks 4-3 to stay alive


Pre game information

Detroit Free Press-- Red Wings captain Nicklas Lidstrom's star quality holding up ...
Detroit Free Press-- Game 5 victory could be springboard for more Red Wing wins
Detroit Free Pres-- Filppula trying to get back on scoring track
Detroit Free Press-- Red Wings face another win or go home game tonight
Detroit Free Press-- Sharks need more from Patrick Marleau
Detroit Free Pres-- Wings' Kronwall takes Ryane Clowe's comment as a compliment
Detroit Free Press-- Red Wings looking to sharpen up for Game 5 ...
Detroit Free Press-- Drew Miller replaces Jiri Hudler for Game 5
Detroit News-- Return of second-line impact good for Red Wings
Detroit News-- Red Wings again prepared to give all Sunday in San Jose
Detroit News-- Good chances something Wings can't allow Sharks in Game 5
San Jose Mercury News-- San Jose Sharks hope to halt Red Wings' momentum
San Jose Mercury News-- San Jose Sharks need more from Pointless Patrick Marleau
San Jose Mercury News-- Detroit Red Wings' Nicklas Lidstrom better than ever
San Jose Mercury News-- A look ahead to Game 5 back at the Shark Tank
San Francisco Examiner-- Red Wings try to avoid elimination again in Game 5
San Francisco Chronicle--  Stanley Cup expectations perhaps just premature
San Francisco Chronicle-- Sharks eager to end Wings series soon
Globe and Mail-- Will 'Wings find their way in San Jose?

Game Four, May 6

Detroit Free Press-- Detroit 4, San Jose 3: Red Wings not dead in the water
Detroit Free Press-- Nicklas Lidstrom's two goals lift Red Wings
Detroit Free Press-- Despite loss, Sharks smell blood in the water
Detroit Free Press-- Sharks bit off more than they could chew Friday
Detroit Free Press-- Red Wings' Mike Modano a tough scratch for Mike Babcock
Detroit News-- On the brink, Red Wings win Game 4 to keep series alive
Detroit News-- Wings say no way to San Jose
Detroit News-- Wings captain Nicklas Lidstrom still best player on the ice

Detroit News-- Darren Helm bails Wings out
Detroit News-- Game 3 goats are grand in Wings' Game 4 win
Detroit News--  Wings' penalty killers stuff the Sharks
Detroit News-- Early letdown costly to San Jose





Pre game information

Detroit Free Press-- Red Wings hold optional skate, evaluate their 3-0 series deficit
Detroit Free Press-- Don't expect Nicklas Lidstrom to retire after this season
Detroit News-- Wings close to being shattered by their mirror image - the Sharks
Detroit News-- Game 4 might be last one for Wings forward Mike Modano
Detroit News-- Soft-spoken Shark Devin Setoguchi not getting caught up in his success
Detroit News-- Wings' penalty killers must be more effective
Detroit News-- Sharks retain focus, won't let up
Detroit News-- Red Wings grasping for answers
Detroit News-- Wings hope good fortune finally bounces their way
Detroit News-- Wings in dangerous waters, and Sharks are circling
San Jose Mercury News-- Sharks hope similarities to 2010 Red Wings series end here
San Jose Mercury News-- Joe Thornton's impact in post season extends beyond ...
San Jose Mercury News-- Against the Red Wings, Niemi becomes the goalie the Sharks ...

Game Three, May 4

Detroit Free Press-- For Wings, better team doesn't always prevail
Detroit Free Press-- Sharks get the big break in overtime
Detroit Free Press-- Sharks forward Devin Setoguchi too much for Wings
Detroit Free Press-- San Jose 4, Detroit 3 (OT) Red Wings post season in peril
Detroit Free Press-- Sharks go up 3-0 with OT win
Detroit News-- Nightmare continues for Jimmy Howard and Wings
Detroit News-- Sharks break Wings' hearts again in Ot for 3-0 series lead
Detroit News-- Wings' better is not enough
Detroit News-- Game 3 ending all too familiar for Wings
Detroit News-- Devin Setoguchi punishes Wings in the clutch
Detroit News-- Penalty killing remains a problem for Wings
Detroit News-- Justin Abdelkader must regroup for Wings' sake
Detroit News-- It looks like a sad trip home for Wings fan from Saskatoon
San Jose Mercury News-- Sharks had their celebration demonstration down pat
San Jose Mercury News-- Sharks stand pat with lines despite Detroit coach's prediction
San Jose Mercury News-- Sharks place stock in rewind button
San Francisco Examiner-- Rattled Red Wings no match for streaking Sharks
San Francisco Chronicle-- Devin Setoguchi lifts Sharks in OT for 3-0 lead

Pre game information

Globe and Mail-- Red Wings hope home ice is an advantage
National Post-- Babcock demands more from Red Wings
National Post-- Wellwood swimming with Sharks
Detroit Free Press-- What Red Wings must do is simple, but it won't be easy
Detroit Free Press-- Danny Cleary is Red Wings' 'Office pest, pest on the ice'
Detroit Free Press-- Red Wings might utilize face-off ace Kris Draper
Detroit Free Press-- Offense is key for Red Wings in Game 3
Detroit Free Press-- Sharks also mulling line changes for Game 3
Detroit Free Press-- Snow showers were a hot topic again with Wings, Sharks
Detroit Free Press-- Puck control puts Sharks in driver's seat
Detroit Free Press-- Red Wings may play Kris Draper, split Datsyuk and Zetterberg in Game 3
Detroit Free Press-- Red Wings need to step up in battle of the crease
Detroit Free Press-- Rebounds key for Red Wings to emerge from 2-0 hole
Detroit Free Press-- Maybe the Sharks simply are the better team
Detroit Free Press-- How the Red Wings fare down 0-2
Detroit Free Press-- Sharks GM knows team's window to win is still open
Detroit Free Press-- Red Wings trying to figure out moribund power play
Detroit Free Press-- Antti Niemi winning battle in goal vs. Red Wings
Detroit Free Press-- Red Wings need a little anger management
Detroit News-- Wings to shake things up for Game 3 at Joe Louis Arena
Detroit News-- Wings coach Mike Babcock irked by Sharks snow jobs
Detroit News-- Sharks parked in a good spot
Detroit News-- Sharks coach expects changes from his Wings mentor Wednesday
Detroit News-- Wings trying to turn up the traffic
Detroit News-- Scott McLellan keeps heat on his Sharks squad
Detroit News-- Wings' Danny Cleary, Sharks' Ryane Clowe are Newfound(land) friends
Detroit News-- Wings' Kris Draper expects to play, Mike Babcock isn't sure
Detroit News-- Red Wings aren't cooked yet
Detroit News-- Players can spark turnaround for Red Wings
Detroit News-- Penalty issues perplex players
San Jose Mercury News-- Sharks getting money's worth in Wellwood, White
San Jose Mercury News-- Sharks want to hold on to premium parking spots in Red Wings' zone
San Jose Mercury News-- Sharks' Rayane Clowe, Red Wings Danny Cleary bonded by homeland
San Jose Mercury News-- Babcock confirms he'll split Datsyuk and Zetterberg ...
San Jose Mercury News-- Light mood, line changes, passport problem... 
San Jose Mercury News-- Sharks mix up their top lines at practice...
San Francisco Examiner-- Sharks don't want to give Red Wings any big ideas
San Francisco Chronicle-- Late goal keeps Red Wings alive against Sharks
San Francisco Chronicle-- Jimmy Howard says Sharks' spray no bother

Game Two, May 1

Detroit Free Press-- Confident Sharks own Red Wings
Detroit Free Press-- Red Wings drop second straight to Sharks
Detroit Free Press-- Red Wings go down 2-0 in Round 2
Detroit Free Press-- Red Wings goalie Jimmy Howard's heroics 'not satisfying'
Detroit Free Press-- Surprise! Sharks' Antti Niemi turns into the anti-sieve
Detroit Free Press-- Red Wings squander early chances
Detroit Free Press-- Sharks know series with Wings far from over
Detroit Free Press-- Confident Sharks own Red Wings
Detroit News-- Twice-bitten Wings must step up their game against Sharks
Detroit News-- Red Wings down 2-0 in series after loss to Sharks
Detroit News-- Sharks have won twice by working harder
Detroit News-- Sharks have gotten inside the Red Wings' heads
Detroit News-- Sharks' unselfish, clutch ways give them edge over Red Wings
Detroit News-- Wings goaltender Jimmy Howard patiently waits for offense to wake up
Detroit News-- Wings offense looks for jump-start at  home
Detroit News-- Red Wings can't waste time, must crank it up against sharks
San Jose Mercury News-- Sharks beat Red Wings to take 2-0 series lead
San Jose Mercury News-- Sharks taking up residence in Red Wings' heads
San Jose Mercury News-- Howard says Sharks won't get under his skin
San Jose Mercury News-- Like last spring, Red Wings find themselves two games down to Sharks
San Jose Mercury News-- Sharks covering ice with a lot of detail
San Francisco Chronicle-- Sharks not letting up
San Francisco Chronicle-- Snow showers predominate around Detroit net
San Francisco Chronicle-- Sharks beat Wings 2-1, take 2-0 series lead
Globe and Mail-- Sharks take 2-0 series lead on Wings
National Post-- Sharks put Wings in deeper hole


Pre game information

Detroit News-- Wings can't waste time, must crank it up vs. Sharks
Detroit News-- Panic-free Red Wings looking to shake off Game 1 funk
Detroit News-- Wings' Mike Babcock considers lineup changes after lackluster opener
Detroit News-- Red Wings need more than Jimmy Howard to survive this series
Detroit News-- Wings can't afford penalties against the Sharks
Detroit Free Press-- Even these talented Red Wings can't afford to lose Game 2 to Sharks
Detroit Free Press-- Red Wings ready to rebound in Game 2
Detroit Free Press-- Mike Babcock to keep Pavel Datsyuk, Henrik Zetterberg together
Detroit Free Press-- Sharks must follow Joe Pavelski's lead
Detroit Free Press-- Red Wings' Johan Franzen is moving closer to playoff form
San Jose Mercury News-- Sharks playing their own game of torture
San Jose Mercury News-- Joe Paavelski's intensity gives Sharks a big boost ...
San Jose Mercury News-- Goalie hears it from Sharks fans
San Jose Mercury News-- Penalty calls, Wellwood's numbers and more
San Jose Mercury News-- Temporary drama surrounding Datsyuk ...
San Francisco Chronicle-- Sharks OT win "flattering" to Detroit coach
San Francisco Chronicle-- Noon start may be better for Red Wings than Sharks
Globe and Mail-- Pavelski gives Sharks early edge on Wings

Game One, April 29

Detroit News-- Sharks bounce past Red Wings for overtime victory
Detroit News-- Jimmy Howard's stellar play almost leads Wings to victory
Detroit Free Press-- Red Wings suffer unlucky deflection on Howard's big night
Detroit Free Press-- San Jose 2, Detroit 1 (OT): Red Wings falter late in Game 1
Detroit Free Press-- Scrums are 'waste of energy right now'
Detroit Free Press- Filppula's Euro education
San Jose Mercury News-- Benn Ferriero's OT goal lifts San Jose Sharks to a victory...
San Jose Mercury News-- Aftermath of a 2-1 OT victory over Detroit
San Jose Mercury News-- Mistakes happen, forgetting them is key
San Francisco Chronicle-- Benn Ferriero's goal nets Sharks 2-1 win in opener
San Francisco Chronicle-- With others scoring goals, Thornto steps up defense
Globe and Mail-- Sharks stop Red Wings in OT
National Post-- Sharks rally to beat Wings in overtime

Pre-game Information

Detroit Free Press-- Red Wings' penalty kill must be sharp against the Sharks
Detroit Free Press-- Time for Red Wings goalie Jimmy Howard to step up again
Detroit Free Press-- Red Wings' path to redemption runs through San Jose
Detroit Free Press-- Red Wings 'Office' fans say they'll miss Michael Scott
Detroit Free Press-- Rested Wings better match for San Jose?
Detroit Free Press-- Red Wings' Mike Babcock won't rush Johan Franzen's return
Detroit Free Press-- Sharks must brace for return of Red Wings' Henrik Zetterberg
Detroit Free Press-- It's Red Wings vs. Sharks in Round 2 repeat
Detroit Free Press-- Uh oh, publicity shy Pavel Datsyuyk profiled in new Sports Illustrated
Detroit News-- Red Wings rise up, discover motivation
Detroit News-- Detroit News predictions
Detroit News-- 5 keys to the Wings-Sharks series
Detroit News-- Wings veteran Mike Modano could sit - again
Detroit News-- Red Wings vs Sharks Matchups
Detroit News-- Analyst Barry Melrose picking Wings in six games
Detroit News-- Sharks defenseman Dan Boyle eyes a turnaround against Red Wings
Detroit News-- Mike Babcock mum on which Wings forwards will sit in Game 1
Detroit News-- Red Wings have to keep up pressure against Sharks
Detroit News-- Hungry Red Wings out for revenge against tough Sharks
San Jose Mercury News-- Series clinching goal another step in Joe Thornton's ...
San Jose Mercury News-- Sharks have ever so slight edge over Red Wings
San Jose Mercury News-- What happened to home ice advantage?
San Jose Mercury News-- Dan Boyle hopes to shake off subpar series against Kings
San Jose Mercury News-- San Jose Sharks' series winning goal unleashes Joe Thornton's...
San Jose Mercury News-- Getting ready for Red Wings: Strength against strength...
San Jose Mercury News-- Gearing up for Detroit: McLellan's past and present...
San Francisco Chronicle-- Previewing the Sharks Red Wings series
San Francisco Chronicle-- Sharks get Red Wings as Canucks defeat Blackhawks


A review of all the round two series action can be found here.

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