Stanley Cup Playoffs 2013: Detroit survives controversial Game 3

Frankly, it’s amazing that he played the rest of the game. That had concussion written all over it. But, y’know, hockey.

And he didn’t have it nearly as bad as Dan Cleary.

Just minutes later, the Blackhawks thought they had tied it on this sequence:

Let’s take a look at the three big questions we were tracking in the game:

In a moment that might be the turning point of the series, a potential game-tying goal for the Chicago Blackhawks in Game 3 was waved off due to goalie interference.

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Stalberg left for the locker room, but has made his way back to the Blackhawks bench.

Which is remarkable, considering this photo.

Disastrous Game 2 or not, the Blackhawks are still the favorites, but the Red Wings have confidence now. Back at home, they can go really put some serious doubt in Chicago’s mind, or the Blackhawks can show why they are Stanley Cup favorites.

Game 2 was a power-play wasteland, with Detroit going 0-for-4 with the man advantage and Chicago coming up empty on their two chances. One of these teams has to make special teams count, and that makes getting a power play goal.

Handzus was unable to participate in practice on Sunday due to an apparent injury. The extent of the situation is unclear, but will not alter his availability. Questions about Handzus’ health directly related to Stalberg’s availability because a player in the starting lineup will need to be scratched in order to free up a roster spot. Stalberg was a healthy scratch in the first two games of the second round due to undisclosed reasons. Quenneville stated on Sunday that the player displayed an improved performance in practice and would likely play in Game 3.

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