Detroit Redwings

Posted: Sat May 18 noon

Live blog: Detroit Red Wings aiming to even series in Game 2 against Chicago Blackhawks, 1 p.m. image After today, the series moves to Detroit for Games 3 and 4 Monday and Thursday at Joe Louis Arena.

Posted: Sat May 18 10 a.m.

Detroit Red Wings rookie Joakim Andersson among top unsung players in second round of playoffs image Andersson's faceoff abilities played a big role in the Red Wings victories over the Anaheim Ducks in the final two games of that first-rounds series, says Sports Illustrated.

Posted: Sat May 18 8 a.m.

Chicago Blackhawks have concocted perfect formula for successfully killing penalties image After allowing the fewest number of power-play goals during the regular season, the Blackhawks are a perfect 20-for-20 killing penalties in six playoff games.

Posted: Sat May 18 6 a.m.

Detroit Red Wings Gameday: Is this a must-win situation in Game 2 vs. the Chicago Blackhawks? image The Blackhawks lead the series 1-0 and after Game 2 it will head back to Detroit for Games 3 and 4 Monday and Thursday at Joe Louis Arena.

Posted: Sat May 18 5:01 a.m.

Red Wings' Danny DeKeyser gets back on the ice, but he's not expected back until development camp image Young defenseman has been working out his surgically repaired right thumb by stretching a rubber band.

Posted: Fri May 17 10:01 p.m.

Red Wings' Mike Babcock not trying to reinvent the wheel, just wants more energy, better execution image The Blackhawks have beaten the Red Wings eight games in a row dating back to Jan. 14, 2012. Detroit doesn't need to change a lot of things, just work harder by skating better.

Posted: Fri May 17 7 p.m.

Detroit Red Wings over Chicago Blackhawks would be 'upset of upsets,' says team VP Jimmy Devellano image The Red Wings senior vice president told Art Regner of Fox Sports Detroit that the Red Wings are a 'middle of the pack' team and don't possess the depth of the Blackhawks, who won the NHL's regular-season championship this year.

Posted: Fri May 17 5:01 p.m.

Five things Red Wings must do better include getting puck out of zone, scoring from Johan Franzen image It is vital for Detroit to get offensive contributions from Johan Franzen and Valtteri Filppula, who haven't produced like they are capable of thus far.

Posted: Fri May 17 4 p.m.

What they're saying: Chicago Blackhawks are the hammer, Detroit Red Wings have become the nail image CHICAGO The balance of power in the Detroit Red Wings series with the Chicago Blackhawks has shifted dramatically and it began in 2010, says a writer for the Chicago Tribune. That was the year the Blackhawks won their first...

Posted: Fri May 17 2:33 p.m.

Drew Miller could be back in Detroit Red Wings lineup for Game 2 Saturday vs. Chicago Blackhawks image Veteran forward, who has been sidelined since April 20 with a broken right hand, says he's ready to play and coach Mike Babcock said Miller will be in the lineup for Game 2 in Chicago if he can help the Red Wings.

Posted: Fri May 17 2:30 p.m.

Red Wings coach Mike Babcock defends play of Brendan Smith, says others need to help more image Rookie defenseman was a lightning rod for criticism following club's Game 1 loss, but coach said he didn't get the help he needed to complete outlet passes.

Posted: Fri May 17 11 a.m.

Detroit Red Wings say unique national anthem in Chicago is inspiring to opponents, too (video) image Fans in Chicago cheer wildly throughout the singing of the Star Spangled Banner until the noise is almost deafening and it sometimes drowns out singer Jim Cornelison.