Welcome to the post for the semifinal series between the Chicago Blackhawks and Detroit Red Wings in the NHL Stanley Cup playoffs. This post will act as a reference for the entire series.
Game 1: United Center, Chicago, Illinois. In goal: Jimmy Howard for Detroit and Corey Crawford for Chicago. Chicago was first to score in the first period with a Marian Hossa power play goal, his fourth of the postseason, powered by Jonathan Toews and Patrick Sharp. Detroit tied it on a Damien Brunner goal, his third of the playoffs, assisted by Gustav Nyquist and Jonathan Ericsson. The Blackhawks gained the lead in the third period with a Johnny Oduya goal, his second of the postseason, passed from Sharp and Patrick Kane. Chicago added on as Marcus Kruger scored his second of the playoffs, with the help of Dan Carcillo and Nick Leddy. The Blackhawks iced it at 4-1 with a Sharp empty net goal, his sixth of the postseason, via Niklas Hjalmarsson. The three stars were given to Sharp, Hossa, and Oduya. The Blackhawks begin the series leading 1-0.
Game 2: United Center, Chicago, Illinois. In goal: Jimmy Howard for Detroit and Corey Crawford for Chicago. Chicago began in the first period on a Patrick Kane goal, assisted by Michal Handzus and Patrick Sharp. Detroit tied it in the second period with a Damien Brunner goal, his fourth of the postseason, thanks to Jakub Kindl and Joakim Andersson. The Red Wings took the lead with the second of the playoffs by Brendan Smith, courtesy of Henrik Zetterberg and Daniel Cleary. Detroit added on in the third period when Johan Franzen netted his fourth of the postseason, with the help of Jonathan Ericsson and Niklas Kronwall. The Red Wings won it 4-1 on a Valtteri Filppula goal, his second of the playoffs, with a lone assist by Zetterberg. The three stars went to Brunner, Zetterberg, and Kronwall. The series heads to Michigan tied at 1.
Game 3: Joe Louis Arena, Detroit, Michigan. In goal: Corey Crawford for Chicago and Jimmy Howard for Detroit. Detroit got going in the second period on a Gustav Nyquist goal, his second of the postseason, coming off of Damien Brunner and Joakim Andersson. The Red Wings added on as Drew Miller scored, with helpers from Patrick Eaves and Cory Emmerton. Chicago got on the board in the third period with a Patrick Kane goal, his second of the playoffs, fueled by Duncan Keith. Detroit answered with a Pavel Datsyuk goal, his third of the postseason, guided in by Johan Franzen and Brendan Smith. This made it 3-1, the final, with Howard (39 for 40 in saves), Miller, and Niklas Hjalmarsson getting the three stars, while any point earner could take the third slot. The Red Wings now have a 2-1 series lead.
Game 4: Joe Louis Arena, Detroit, Michigan. In goal: Corey Crawford for Chicago and Jimmy Howard for Detroit. Detroit struck first in the second period with a Jakub Kindl power play goal, powered by Carlo Colaiacovo and Johan Franzen. The Red Wings wrapped it up at 2-1 with a Daniel Cleary empty net goal, his third of the postseason, set up by Valtteri Filppula. The three stars were awarded to Howard (28 save shutout), Kindl, and Crawford (25 for 26 in saves). The Red Wings have pushed the Blackhawks to the brink with a 3-1 series lead to take with them on the road.
Game 5: United Center, Chicago, Illinois. In goal: Jimmy Howard for Detroit and Corey Crawford for Chicago. Chicago led off in the first period as Bryan Bickell scored his fourth of the postseason, assisted by Patrick Kane and Michal Handzus. Detroit tied it in the second period with a Daniel Cleary goal, his fourth of the playoffs, guided in by Henrik Zetterberg. The Blackhawks took the lead back on a power play goal by Andrew Shaw, his second of the postseason, powered by Duncan Keith and Brent Seabrook. Chicago extended the lead with a Jonathan Toews power play goal, set up by Marian Hossa and Keith. The Blackhawks added on in the third period as Shaw scored his second of the game and third of the playoffs, fueled by Viktor Stalberg and Michal Rozsival. This produced the 4-1 final, with the three stars being given to Shaw, Toews, and Keith. The Red Wings still lead the series 3-2.
Game 6: Joe Louis Arena, Detroit, Michigan. In goal: Corey Crawford for Chicago and Jimmy Howard for Detroit. Chicago opened with a first period goal by Marian Hossa, his fifth of the postseason, a power play goal powered by Jonathan Toews and Duncan Keith. Detroit tied it on a Patrick Eaves goal, assisted by Drew Miller and Brendan Smith. The Red Wings took the lead in the second period with a Joakim Andersson goal, fueled by Jakub Kindl. The Blackhawks retied it in the third period as Michal Handzus potted the puck, with a lone assist from Niklas Hjalmarsson. Chicago took the lead with a Bryan Bickell goal, his fifth of the playoffs, guided in by Toews and Hossa. The Blackhawks extended the lead as Michael Frolik converted a penalty shot for his third of the postseason, which he was credited with after a Carlo Colaiacovo infraction. Detroit got one back late on a Damien Brunner goal, his fifth of the playoffs, set up by Pavel Datsyuk and Daniel Cleary. This only made it 4-3, the final, with the three stars going to Bickell, Hossa, and Andersson, while Toews gets an honorable mention. This series will be concluded with Game 7 in Chicago, and is currently tied at 3.
Game 7: United Center, Chicago, Illinois. In goal: Jimmy Howard for Detroit and Corey Crawford for Chicago. Chicago started in the second period on a Patrick Sharp goal, his seventh of the postseason, passed from Marian Hossa and Michal Handzus. Detroit tied it in the third period on a Henrik Zetterberg goal, his fourth of the playoffs, guided in by Gustav Nyquist and Daniel Cleary. The Blackhawks won 2-1 in overtime as Brent Seabrook scored, with a lone assist by Dave Bolland. Seabrook, Howard (33 for 35 in saves), and Crawford (26 for 27 in saves) were named the three stars. The Blackhawks win the series 4-3 and will play the Los Angeles Kings in the Western Conference Final.
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Wednesday, May 29, 2013
Tuesday, May 28, 2013
Western Conference Semifinal: 5) Los Angeles Kings VS. 6) San Jose Sharks
Welcome to the post for the semifinal series between the Los Angeles Kings and the San Jose Sharks in the NHL Stanley Cup playoffs. This post will act as a reference for the entire series.
Game 1: Staples Center, Los Angeles, California. In goal: Antti Niemi for San Jose and Jonathan Quick for Los Angeles. Los Angeles began in the first period with a Slava Voynov goal, his third of the postseason, assisted by Mike Richards and Jeff Carter. The Kings added on as Richards scored, with helpers provided by Voynov and Rob Scuderi. This was it for the scoring, resulting in a 2-0 final, with the three stars going to Quick (35 save shutout), Voynov, and Richards. The Kings have a 1-0 series lead.
Game 2: Staples Center, Los Angeles, California. In goal: Antti Niemi for San Jose and Jonathan Quick for Los Angeles. Los Angeles struck first in the first period on a Jeff Carter goal, his fourth of the postseason, an unassisted goal. The Kings added on in the second period with a Drew Doughty power play goal, his second of the playoffs, with assists provided by Brad Richardson and Dustin Penner. San Jose got on the board as Patrick Marleau scored his fifth of the postseason, coming off of Logan Couture and Dan Boyle. The Sharks tied it with a Brad Stuart goal, set up by Scott Gomez and Scott Hannan. San Jose took the lead with a third period goal by Marc-Edouard Vlasic, fueled by Stuart and Gomez. Los Angeles tied it with a Dustin Brown power play goal, his second of the playoffs, powered by Carter and Mike Richards. The Kings took the lead as Trevor Lewis scored a power play goal, coming off of Tyler Toffoli and Jake Muzzin. This made it 4-3, which was a lead they held on to, and the three stars were given to Doughty, Lewis, and Gomez, while Stuart and Carter get the honorable mentions. The Kings head north with a 2-0 series lead.
Game 3: HP Pavilion, San Jose, California. In goal: Jonathan Quick for Los Angeles and Antti Niemi for San Jose. San Jose led off in the first period on a Dan Boyle goal, his second of the postseason, coming on the power play from Patrick Marleau and Joe Pavelski. Los Angeles tied it with a Tyler Toffoli goal, going in unassisted. The Sharks won 2-1 in overtime with a Logan Couture power play goal, his fourth of the playoffs, powered by Marleau and Joe Thornton. The three stars belonged to Couture, Niemi (26 for 27 in saves), and Quick (38 for 40 in saves), while Marleau gets an honorable mention. The Kings still have a 2-1 series lead.
Game 4: HP Pavilion, San Jose, California. In goal: Jonathan Quick for Los Angeles and Antti Niemi for San Jose. San Jose was first to score in the first period with a Brent Burns goal, his second of the postseason, guided in by Joe Thornton and T.J. Galiardi. The Sharks added on in the second period with a power play goal by Logan Couture, his fifth of the playoffs, powered by Dan Boyle and Joe Pavelski. Los Angeles got one back in the third period with a Mike Richards power play goal, his second of the postseason, made possible by Jeff Carter and Anze Kopitar. This wasn't enough to avoid a 2-1 loss, and the three stars were Thornton, Niemi (22 for 23 in saves), and Quick (21 for 23 in saves). The series will return to Los Angeles tied at 2.
Game 5: Staples Center, Los Angeles, California. In goal: Antti Niemi for San Jose and Jonathan Quick for Los Angeles. Los Angeles got going in the second period on an Anze Kopitar goal, his second of the postseason, assisted by Justin Williams and Kyle Clifford. The Kings added on in the third period when Slava Voynov scored his fourth of the playoffs, with a lone assist by Trevor Lewis. Los Angeles iced it at 3-0 when Jeff Carter put away his fifth of the postseason into the empty net, set up by Mike Richards. The three stars went to Quick (24 save shutout), Kopitar, and Drew Doughty, while any point-earner can take the third slot. The Kings retake the series lead at 3-2 before heading out on the road again.
Game 6: HP Pavilion, San Jose, California. In goal: Jonathan Quick for Los Angeles and Antti Niemi for San Jose. San Jose started in the first period on a Joe Thornton power play goal, his second of the postseason, powered by Joe Pavelski and Dan Boyle. The Sharks added on in the second period as T.J. Galiardi scored, courtesy of Scott Hannan and the goalie Niemi. Los Angeles got one the board as Dustin Brown netted his third of the playoffs, assisted by Matt Greene and Dwight King. The game was scoreless from here, leaving the final at 2-1 for the Sharks, with the three stars being Thornton, Boyle, and Galiardi. The series shifts back to Los Angeles for Game 7, tied at 3.
Game 7: Staples Center, Los Angeles, California. In goal: Antti Niemi for San Jose and Jonathan Quick for Los Angeles. Los Angeles opened with a second period power play goal by Justin Williams, his third of the postseason, powered by Slava Voynov and Drew Doughty. The Kings added on with another Williams goal, his second of the game and fourth of the playoffs, set up by Anze Kopitar and Voynov. San Jose got one back in the third period with a Dan Boyle goal, his third of the postseason, courtesy of Joe Pavelski. They failed to get an equalizer, losing 2-1. The three stars belonged to Williams, Quick (25 for 26 in saves), and Niemi (16 for 18 in saves), while Voynov gets an honorable mention. The Kings win the series 4-3 and will compete in the Western Conference Final.
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Game 1: Staples Center, Los Angeles, California. In goal: Antti Niemi for San Jose and Jonathan Quick for Los Angeles. Los Angeles began in the first period with a Slava Voynov goal, his third of the postseason, assisted by Mike Richards and Jeff Carter. The Kings added on as Richards scored, with helpers provided by Voynov and Rob Scuderi. This was it for the scoring, resulting in a 2-0 final, with the three stars going to Quick (35 save shutout), Voynov, and Richards. The Kings have a 1-0 series lead.
Game 2: Staples Center, Los Angeles, California. In goal: Antti Niemi for San Jose and Jonathan Quick for Los Angeles. Los Angeles struck first in the first period on a Jeff Carter goal, his fourth of the postseason, an unassisted goal. The Kings added on in the second period with a Drew Doughty power play goal, his second of the playoffs, with assists provided by Brad Richardson and Dustin Penner. San Jose got on the board as Patrick Marleau scored his fifth of the postseason, coming off of Logan Couture and Dan Boyle. The Sharks tied it with a Brad Stuart goal, set up by Scott Gomez and Scott Hannan. San Jose took the lead with a third period goal by Marc-Edouard Vlasic, fueled by Stuart and Gomez. Los Angeles tied it with a Dustin Brown power play goal, his second of the playoffs, powered by Carter and Mike Richards. The Kings took the lead as Trevor Lewis scored a power play goal, coming off of Tyler Toffoli and Jake Muzzin. This made it 4-3, which was a lead they held on to, and the three stars were given to Doughty, Lewis, and Gomez, while Stuart and Carter get the honorable mentions. The Kings head north with a 2-0 series lead.
Game 3: HP Pavilion, San Jose, California. In goal: Jonathan Quick for Los Angeles and Antti Niemi for San Jose. San Jose led off in the first period on a Dan Boyle goal, his second of the postseason, coming on the power play from Patrick Marleau and Joe Pavelski. Los Angeles tied it with a Tyler Toffoli goal, going in unassisted. The Sharks won 2-1 in overtime with a Logan Couture power play goal, his fourth of the playoffs, powered by Marleau and Joe Thornton. The three stars belonged to Couture, Niemi (26 for 27 in saves), and Quick (38 for 40 in saves), while Marleau gets an honorable mention. The Kings still have a 2-1 series lead.
Game 4: HP Pavilion, San Jose, California. In goal: Jonathan Quick for Los Angeles and Antti Niemi for San Jose. San Jose was first to score in the first period with a Brent Burns goal, his second of the postseason, guided in by Joe Thornton and T.J. Galiardi. The Sharks added on in the second period with a power play goal by Logan Couture, his fifth of the playoffs, powered by Dan Boyle and Joe Pavelski. Los Angeles got one back in the third period with a Mike Richards power play goal, his second of the postseason, made possible by Jeff Carter and Anze Kopitar. This wasn't enough to avoid a 2-1 loss, and the three stars were Thornton, Niemi (22 for 23 in saves), and Quick (21 for 23 in saves). The series will return to Los Angeles tied at 2.
Game 5: Staples Center, Los Angeles, California. In goal: Antti Niemi for San Jose and Jonathan Quick for Los Angeles. Los Angeles got going in the second period on an Anze Kopitar goal, his second of the postseason, assisted by Justin Williams and Kyle Clifford. The Kings added on in the third period when Slava Voynov scored his fourth of the playoffs, with a lone assist by Trevor Lewis. Los Angeles iced it at 3-0 when Jeff Carter put away his fifth of the postseason into the empty net, set up by Mike Richards. The three stars went to Quick (24 save shutout), Kopitar, and Drew Doughty, while any point-earner can take the third slot. The Kings retake the series lead at 3-2 before heading out on the road again.
Game 6: HP Pavilion, San Jose, California. In goal: Jonathan Quick for Los Angeles and Antti Niemi for San Jose. San Jose started in the first period on a Joe Thornton power play goal, his second of the postseason, powered by Joe Pavelski and Dan Boyle. The Sharks added on in the second period as T.J. Galiardi scored, courtesy of Scott Hannan and the goalie Niemi. Los Angeles got one the board as Dustin Brown netted his third of the playoffs, assisted by Matt Greene and Dwight King. The game was scoreless from here, leaving the final at 2-1 for the Sharks, with the three stars being Thornton, Boyle, and Galiardi. The series shifts back to Los Angeles for Game 7, tied at 3.
Game 7: Staples Center, Los Angeles, California. In goal: Antti Niemi for San Jose and Jonathan Quick for Los Angeles. Los Angeles opened with a second period power play goal by Justin Williams, his third of the postseason, powered by Slava Voynov and Drew Doughty. The Kings added on with another Williams goal, his second of the game and fourth of the playoffs, set up by Anze Kopitar and Voynov. San Jose got one back in the third period with a Dan Boyle goal, his third of the postseason, courtesy of Joe Pavelski. They failed to get an equalizer, losing 2-1. The three stars belonged to Williams, Quick (25 for 26 in saves), and Niemi (16 for 18 in saves), while Voynov gets an honorable mention. The Kings win the series 4-3 and will compete in the Western Conference Final.
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