Nice going on this reporting Czar. Ozzie stays and wings keep going.

h2o

Czar what's the update with the wings. Who they playing next and when is the first game?  Day--Time.

h2o

Opponent to be determined tonight, (tuesday). If Calgary beats San Jose then we play the Flames. If San Jose beats Calgary, we play the Avalance. I would expect either series to begin saturday but as far as I know they have not been scheduled.

Many Tanks

h2o

The Wings face the Avalance in the 2nd round beginning thursday at 7:30. Here`s the schedule for the 2nd round.
http://freep.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080423/SPORTS05/80423001

Here`s the playoff schedule for the entire league.
http://freep.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080423/SPORTS05/80423002/1053/SPORTS05

Thanks Czar. Rats 3 10:00 games in Colorado if neccessary.

h2o

Second round game 1, Wings 4-3 over the Avalance. Exciting game as Ozzie makes the save of the game with 9 seconds left to preserve the win. Colorado made it a game coming back after the Wings score 4 straight goals. Next game is saturday.
Series 1-0 Redwings

Sure was a game saving save. Came out and cut the angle. That could well be the save of the series and a colorado cruncher.

h2o

Red Wings totally dominate game 2 vs Colorado with a final score of 5-1. Johan Franzen scores a hattrick and Ozzie looks stellar in the win. Series 2-0 Wings. Next game monday 10 pm in Colorado.

Darren's on the beat up mode.

Great game as they always are when we win.

h2o

The Red Wings take a commanding 3-0 series lead as the eurotwins combine for 3 goals and 5 points to get a hard fought 4-3 win. Johan Franzen gets them on the board with his team leading 8th goal of the playoffs and Ozzie stands tall to stop the relentless barrage from the desperate Avalance. Get out the brooms as this series will be swept by the mighty Wings.

I watched 2 periods and the gas tank went to empty. Johan leads everyone in the playoffs. If they sweep they will get a good rest going into the conferance final. Ya Baby!!!!

h2o

The Red Wings got out the broom to sweep Colorado with a dominating 8-2 victory in the conference semi`s. Johan Franzen scored his 2nd hat trick of the series therefore breaking a long standing franchise record by Gordie Howe for most goals in a series with 9. Franzen also set the franchise benchmark for most goals in the playoffs with 11. He also broke Howes franchise record for game winning goals, (6) in one month back in march. Zetterberg had 2 goals and 2 helpers, Samuelsson also had 2 goals and Homer had 1. On now to the conference finals where more than likely our opponent will be Dallas who holds a 3-1 series lead over the Sharks of SanJose. They next play tonight.

8-2 is a spanking. But man were they on fire. They were buzzing like bees on a hive. Those games are rare so I'm glad I stayed up to watch it.
Penalties didn't help the Aves.

Thanks for keeping this up our GLF sports writer.

h2o