Pavel Datsyuk scores the lone goal of the second period at 2:52 of the second period to give the Red Wings a 1-0 lead through two periods. His goal was assisted by Jiri Hudler and Dan Cleary.
Rangers Vs. Red Wings: Datsyuk Scores Lone Goal In Second Period; Wings Lead 1-0
After combining for 22 shots in the first period, both offenses have started to find their groove in this game and both teams are starting to find the net as well. The Red Wings had 21 shots in the period while the Rangers had 16. The Wings are now outshooting the Rangers 30-29 through two periods.
Detroit’s Jimmy Howard has kept the shutout going, making all 30 saves, while New York’s Martin Biron has made 28 saves in the losing effort thus far. Both goaltenders are going to continue to have to make saves due to how close this game is thus far.
Both teams are playing fairly disciplined hockey as well with a total of six penalty minutes, four by the Rangers and only two by the Red Wings. Neither team has capitalized on their powerplay chances and may not have any more chances in this game.
Datsyuk could very well end up with the game winner in this game with the way these two teams are playing.
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