DETROIT, Michigan -- Detroit netminder Chris Osgood stopped 31 of the 32 shots he faced for the second night in a row, leading his Red Wings to another win over the Pittsburgh Penguins and a 2-0 lead in their Stanley Cup Finals matchup.
It was the eighth time in Detroit's 18 playoff games this spring that Osgood allowed one goal or fewer.
Unlike in Game One, the Penguins opened the game's scoring, with an Evgeni Malkin power play goal with 3:10 left in the first period. After a goal-mouth scramble, Malkin snapped a shot on net that Detroit defenseman Brad Stuart bounced off of Osgood and across the goal line.
Jonathan Ericsson got the Red Wings on the board at 4:21 of the second period, blasting a one-timer from the point past Marc-Andre Fleury off of a faceoff.
Valtteri Filppula put Detroit in front 6:08 later, just after the expiration of a Red Wings' power play. Marian Hossa put a shot on Fleury from the bottom of the left faceoff circle and the puck squirted free on the other side of the net. As Jordan Staal knocked Tomas Holmstrom into the crease, Filppula backhanded an acute-angle shot into the top of the net.
For the second consecutive game Justin Abdelkader wrapped up the scoring. Just 2:47 into the second period he skated into the Pittsburgh zone against three defenders, looped along the top of the circles with the puck, and then swatted a fluttering puck over Fleury's glove.
The goal gives Abdelkader two on the series, leading all players.
Fleury finished the night with 23 saves on 26 Detroit chances.
The Penguins scored on their only power play while the Red Wings were held without a goal on two tries with the extra attacker, one of which was a 19-second five-on-three to end the game.
The five-on-three came about after Maxime Talbot speared Osgood in an attempt to knock the puck loose after a save. In the ensuing scrum, Malkin instigated a fight with Henrik Zetterberg.
The NHL has announced that the automatic suspension from an instigator penalty in the final five minutes of a game will be rescinded for Malkin and he will be available for Game Three.
Game Three will be on Tuesday night as the series shifts to Pittsburgh.
Notes: The Red Wings were once again without Pavel Datsyuk and Kris Draper, who remain out of the lineup due to injuries.
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With back to back games, key decisions for both teams will be getting some grub, a good nights rest, and short shifts if they expect to come out on top tonight. Pens are going to come out strong so a couple of good hits from Kronner and Stuie in the first period should keep them under control.
My prediction: Hossa has a big game and is one of tonight's cornerstones along with Ozzie who by the way, will have one of the best games of the series.
I would love to have Drapes and Dats in the lineup however, if it is not broken, don't try and fix it. Abdelkader and Leino looked solid last night which is why the fourth line saw so much ice time.
God willing, the Wings will walk away with a 2-0 lead.
Go Wings!
On another note, it is a pain to wear a Red Wings jersey in So cal. I will admit that the only jersey I own is a Shanny jersey from the 2002 cup, I know, I know, I need to upgrade. Most people out here can't even spell hockey, so I can’t figure out why they even talk to me in the first place. The thing that gets me the most is when you get accused of being a bandwagon fan. Yeah... let's not get started on the Lakers or the Charger fan bases out here... talk about bandwagon!
In fact the last time the Chargers went to the Super Bowl people in San Diego thought that the Chargers beating the Colts was more significant than the 1980 miracle on ice! Give me a break!
How come when the Wings win nobody ever has anything to say, but when they lose, everyone has to tell me about it? Answer me that San Diego!
My response? And this is keeping with the quote from Anchorman.... Go f*ck yourself San Diego!
I didn't get that punch in the gut feeling when i saw that Pav and Drapes wouldn't play again tonight after what we saw last night it is pretty clear that if we shut down Crosby and Malkin they don't have much going for them. Obviously that could change but it's a good gameplan i expect to see some dirty stuff tonight them trying to bait our guy's into dumb penaltie's but the Wing's have seen that from everybody thus far and have done an outstanding job of just playing their game and letting the opposition play stupid..I'm still hoping for a Kronner on Havlat hit on Crosby though 
screw em buddy bleed that red and white proud and let the hater's hate on us all they want we will be laughing at the end as we watch our boy's hoist The Holy Grail again
One last thing, I am all about letting them play their game, but come on now. There was a situation last night where Maltby was tackled but no call. At least be fair about it. If you are going to call the Wings for a ridiculous hook, get the Pens for the obvious stuff.
One last thing, I am all about letting them play their game, but come on now. There was a situation last night where Maltby was tackled but no call. At least be fair about it, if you are going to get the Wings for a ridiculous hook at least get the Pens for the obvious stuff.
there was that and the obvious trip that led to the Malkin breakaway (thank you again Ozzie) and the Cooke cheapshot on Homer that came well after the whistle that was my highest point of anger of the night
I would love to have Drapes and Dats in the lineup however, if it is not broken, don't try and fix it. Abdelkader and Leino looked solid last night which is why the fourth line saw so much ice time.
God willing, the Wings will walk away with a 2-0 lead.
Go Wings!
On another note, it is a pain to wear a Red Wings jersey in So cal. I will admit that the only jersey I own is a Shanny jersey from the 2002 cup, I know, I know, I need to upgrade. Most people out here can't even spell hockey, so I can’t figure out why they even talk to me in the first place. The thing that gets me the most is when you get accused of being a bandwagon fan. Yeah... let's not get started on the Lakers or the Charger fan bases out here... talk about bandwagon!
In fact the last time the Chargers went to the Super Bowl people in San Diego thought that the Chargers beating the Colts was more significant than the 1980 miracle on ice! Give me a break!
How come when the Wings win nobody ever has anything to say, but when they lose, everyone has to tell me about it? Answer me that San Diego!
My response? And this is keeping with the quote from Anchorman.... Go f*ck yourself San Diego!
s cal is the worst for sports, unless they're winning, hence the Lakers, i live in riverside, no sports bars whatsoever, and if you find a place that shows sports, its the fukking raiders......i went down to SD last year to see the Tigers vs padres, i wore my red wings jersey, i encountered ALOT of detroit fans, it was great. Tigers won too, but i feel your pain!
Forget the interviews... Let's just DROP THE PUCK!
Anyone else agree that Helm will be tonight's leader in hits?
That's an easy stat to predict.
On CBC they showed Don Cherry arriving at the JLA on a boat across the Detroit river then walking to the ice, wearing what I suppose was a pink Hawaii jacket, while a voiceover said loads of Chuck Norris-type facts about him. Man that was weird.
Did he just say "Happy is Abdelkader, Helmer is Helm" ? Hahahaha.
Did he just say "Happy is Abdelkader, Helmer is Helm" ? Hahahaha.
Not "Happy" but "Abby".
Big PK here.
Where the f*ck was the defense to clear that away?
As much as that sucks, I'm not afraid yet!
Not "Happy" but "Abby".
Thank the Lord! I have not lost faith in other commentators then. Maybe I just need a hearing aid...
f*ck.
Penguins turned it on for the second half of the period. Wings not controlling the puck well at all.
god what happened there we started strong then they just dominated the second half
If you are listening to the media, then Cindy and Genny are the only show in town.... Sickening if you ask me. No matter what the Wings do they are the focus. Now they are questioning if Ozzie is going to the hall? Give me a break
On CBC they showed Don Cherry arriving at the JLA on a boat across the Detroit river then walking to the ice, wearing what I suppose was a pink Hawaii jacket, while a voiceover said loads of Chuck Norris-type facts about him. Man that was weird.
It's Cherry, what do you expect? The guy is a tool.
Start of the second... I need a drink!
It's Cherry, what do you expect? The guy is a tool.
He's amazing Hahaha. I would love to meet his wardrobe consultant.
If you are listening to the media, then Cindy and Genny are the only show in town.... Sickening if you ask me. No matter what the Wings do they are the focus. Now they are questioning if Ozzie is going to the hall? Give me a break
totally ridiculous this Pitt lovefest makes me sick...anyway we need to come out fast and reestablish control here
Hell of a shift and then a massive goal on the icing faceoff.
YESSSSS That is awesome.
Ericsson!
Jonny E to Mikey BITCHES!!!!!!
All that pressure finally pays off!
God damn that was close on the chance by Zata.
Holy hell, if the power play can do anything...
Get your ass in the box Genny!
Side note: I think Coach Babcock just found the guy to contain her!
My favorite scored! GO DR. FIL <3
Fil! Not a PPG but counts the same.
My god, that was a fantastic shot. Amazed it wasn't called back with Homer in the crease.
In front! Filppula! Been dominating this period.
Yeah baby! The Doctor is in!
oh Fillpula never ceases to amaze me
My god, that was a fantastic shot. Amazed it wasn't called back with Homer in the crease.
Excellent point. I am shocked as well!
Christ, the Wings are losing the puck all over the damned place.
Christ, the Wings are losing the puck all over the damned place.
i was just yelling at the tv "come on guys this is how we ended the 1st period!!!"
We are getting lazy...
Is it weird to think we survived a period in which we outscored them 2-0?
after that last Pen's rush we looked alot more alive again the slop play behind the net tonight has had me catching my breath alot
Haha. "Take a chill pill, Pierre" I agree. Think of all the times the Wings had a goal called off wrongly because Holmstrom "was in the crease."
I know it shouldn't be used as a make-up though, cause two wrongs don't make a right, but still.
ya know i alway's assumed that media broadcaster's were supposed to be unbiased with the exception of member's that cover certain team's like Ken and Mick they are exclusive FSN for the Wing's but NBC has no tie's to either team but they sure have been slobbin on the Pen's knob's it just sicken's me if i could watch on another network i would Emrick seem's to be the only one who is neutral Eddie O is officially the worst color man in hockey I HATE THAT GUY!!!
Why is this even being reviewed?
Why is this even being reviewed?
Buttman probly made the call trying to give his girlfriend Cindy a goal
I hate it when the commentators quote stats like "The Red Wings win xx% of the time when they are leading coming into the 3rd period." It feels like a pox.
He did it again!
Abdelkader. Kickass!
ABBY BABY WHAT A FUC**ING SHOT!!!!!!!!
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