Game 7 between Detroit and Phoenix was close ... until the second period. Then the Red Wings exploded for four goals on their way to a dominating 6-1 win, advancing them to the next round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Read more at Winging It In Motown and Five For Howling.
Shane Doan Will Be Out For Game Seven
Phoenix Coyotes captain will not dress for Tuesday night’s Game Seven. From Pro Hockey Talk:
The Coyotes won Game Six without Doan and they are going to have to do it again if they want to win the biggest game in the history of the franchise.
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“Our building will be crazy,” Phoenix coach Dave Tippett said. “Any time you can compete in a Game 7, that’s like the pinnacle right there. I’m sure our team will be charged up. Home-ice advantage is only good if it comes down to a Game 7. We’ve worked awful hard to get home ice.”
The Red Wings have not played a Game 7 on the road since 1991, when they lost to St. Louis in the conference quarterfinals. Detroit’s last victory in a road Game 7 came against Chicago in the opening round of the 1964 playoffs.
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