GDT: WCQF | Game 3 | Nashville Predators @ Detroit Red Wings | 12:23 PM EDT | NBC CBC RDS

[Shoalzie]

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Game 3

Stanley Cup Playoffs 2012 Stanley Cup Detroit Red Wings 2011-12

Game & Series Information Game Information _ TV: CBC, CNBC, RDS, FS-D (HD), SPSO (HD) Radio: Click: here Referees: Tim Peel (#20) & Steve Kozari (#40) Linesmen: Brad Lazarowich (#86) & Jonny Murray (#95) Video Judge: Dennis Parish Ntl. Anthem: Karen Newman Public Address: Budd Lynch & Erich Freiny Click here for NHL.com preview Round 1 Playoff Schedule Home Date _Game#_ _Time_ TV (HD) _Winner_ NSH Wed, April 11 Game 1 8:00 PM CNBC, CBC NSH Fri, April 13 Game 2 7:30 PM CNBC, CBC DET Sun, April 15 Game 3 12:00 PM NBC, CBC DET Tue, April 17 Game 4 7:30 PM NBC, CBC, FSD NSH Fri, April 20 Game 5 8:00 PM NBC, CBC DET Sun, April 22 Game 6 TBD NBC, CBC, FSD NSH Tue, April 24 Game 7 TBD CBC, FSD   Series information Foxsportsdetroit series preview NHL.com series preview TSN series preview ESPN series preview CBCsports series preview Team Comparison: vs. 2 Games Played 2 1 Wins 1 1 Losses 1 0 OT 0 0.500 P% 0.500 2.50 G/G 2.50 2.50 GA/G 2.50 0.0 PP% 20.0 80.0 PK% 100.0 26.0 S/G 27.0 27.0 SA/G 26.0 48.7 FO% 51.3

Series Recap Game 1: Detroit Red Wings @ Nashville Predators 2 - 3 Recap | Boxscore | Video | Photo Gallery Mike Babcock Post-Game Press Conference | Barry Trotz Post-Game Press Conference Game 2: Detroit Red Wings @ Nashville Predators 3 - 2 Recap | Boxscore | Video | Photo Gallery Mike Babcock Post-Game Press Conference | Barry Trotz Post-Game Press Conference

Nashville Predators Team Statistics: Goals Scored Assist Points Gabriel Bourque (2) Nick Spaling (2) Gabriel Bourque (2) Plus/Minus Goals Against Average Goalie Save Percentage Gabriel Bourque (+2) Pekka Rinne (2.52) Pekka Rinne (.907) Wins Shut out wins Penalty Minutes Pekka Rinne (1) -- (-) Shea Weber (7) Team Injuries: Position Player Injury Status D Hal Gill Foot injury Questionable Projected Lineup: Left Wing Center Right Wing Sergei Kostitsyn Mike Fisher Martin Erat Andrei Kostitsyn David Legwand Alexander Radulov Gabriel Bourque Nick Spaling Patrik Hornqvist Matt Halischuk Paul Gaustad Brandon Yip Left Defenseman Right Defenseman Ryan Suter Shea Weber Roman Josi Kevin Klein Francis Bouillon Jack Hillen Goaltender Pekka Rinne In the spotlight: Right Wing Defenseman (R) Center Roster: Forwards: Name POS NO DOB HT WT SH POB DRAFT Mike Fisher C 12 6/5/1980 6-1 213 R Peterborough, CAN Ottawa(1998)2,44 Blake Geoffrion C 5 2/3/1988 6-1 190 L Plantation, USA Nashville(2006)2,56 David Legwand C 11 8/17/1980 6-2 190 L Detroit, USA Nashville(1998)1,2 Craig Smith C 15 9/5/1989 6-1 189 R Madison, USA Nashville(2009)4,98 Nick Spaling C 13 9/19/1988 6-0 180 L Palmerston, CAN Nashville(2007)2,58 Colin Wilson C 33 10/20/1989 6-1 215 L Greenwich, USA Nashville(2008)1,7 Paul Gaustad C 28 2/3/1982 6-5 212 L Fargo, USA Buffalo(2000)7,220 Gabriel Bourque L 57 9/23/1990 5-9 183 L Rimouski, Canada Nashville(2009)5,132 Sergei Kostitsyn L 74 3/20/1987 6-0 204 L Novopolotsk, BLR Montreal(2005)7,200 Andrei Kostitsyn L 46 2/3/1985 6-0 214 L Novopolotsk, BLR Montreal(2003)1,10 Martin Erat R 10 8/29/1981 5-11 195 L Trebic, CZE Nashville(1999)7,191 Matt Halischuk R 24 6/1/1988 5-11 173 R Toronto, CAN New Jersey(2007)4,117 Patric Hornqvist R 27 1/1/1987 5-11 178 R Sollentuna, SWE Nashville(2005)7,230 Brian McGrattan R 23 9/2/1981 6-4 234 R Hamilton, CAN Undrafted Jordin Tootoo R 22 2/2/1983 5-8 198 R Churchill, CAN Nashville(2001)4,98 Brandon Yip R 18 4/25/1985 6-1 171 R Vancouver, CAN Colorado(2004)8,239 Alexander Radulov R 47 7/5/1986 6-1 200 L Nizhny Tagil, RUS Nashville(2004)1,15 Defense: Name POS NO DOB HT WT SH POB DRAFT Francis Bouillon D 51 10/17/1975 5-8 198 L Laval, CAN Undrafted Jack Hillen D 38 1/24/1986 5-11 200 L Portland, USA Undrafted Roman Josi D 59 6/1/1990 6-1 183 L Bern, CHE Nashville(2008)2,38 Kevin Klein D 8 12/13/1984 6-1 187 R Kitchener, CAN Nashville(2003)2,37 Ryan Ellis D 49 1/3/1991 5-10 179 R Hamilton, CAN Nashville(2009)1,11 Hal Gill D 75 4/6/1975 6-7 241 L Concord, USA Boston(1993)8,207 Ryan Suter D 20 1/21/1985 6-1 183 L Madison, USA Nashville(2003)1,7 Shea Weber D 6 8/14/1985 6-3 190 R Sicamous, CAN Nashville(2003)2,49 Goalies: Name POS NO DOB HT WT SH POB DRAFT Anders Lindback G 39 5/3/1988 6-6 198 L Gavle, SWE Nashville(2008)7,207 Pekka Rinne G 35 11/3/1982 6-3 191 L Kempele, FIN Nashville(2004)8,258 Starting Goaltender

Detroit Red Wings Team Statistics: Goals Scored Assist Points Henrik Zetterberg (1) Tomas Holmstrom (1) Tomas Holmstrom (2) Plus/Minus Goals Against Average Goalie Save Percentage Draw Miller (+2) Jimmy Howard (2.52) Jimmy Howard (.904) Wins Shut out wins Penalty Minutes Jimmy Howard (1) -- (-) Todd Bertuzzi (5) Team Injuries: Position Player Injury Status C Darren Helm Lacerated tendon Out RW Patrick Eaves Concussion Out G Joey MacDonald Back Out Projected Lineup: Left Wing Center Right Wing Valtteri Filppula Henrik Zetterberg Jiri Hudler Johan Franzen Pavel Datsyuk Todd Bertuzzi Gustav Nyquist Justin Abdelkader Danny Cleary Drew Miller Cory Emmerton Tomas Holmstrom Left Defenseman Right Defenseman Nicklas Lidstrom Jonathan Ericsson Niklas Kronwall Brad Stuart Kyle Quincey Ian White Goaltender Jimmy Howard In the spotlight: Left Wing Center Right Wing Roster: Forwards: Name POS NO DOB HT WT SH POB DRAFT Pavel Datsyuk C 13 7/20/1978 5-11 197 L Sverdlovsk, RUS Detroit(1998)6,171 Cory Emmerton C 48 6/1/1988 6-0 177 L St. Thomas, CAN Detroit(2006)2,41 Valtteri Filppula C 51 3/20/1984 5-11 174 L Vantaa, FIN Detroit(2002)3,95 Darren Helm C 43 1/21/1987 5-11 172 L Winnipeg, CAN Detroit(2005)5,132 Justin Abdelkader C 8 2/25/1987 6-1 210 L Muskegon, USA Detroit(2005)2,42 Henrik Zetterberg C 40 10/9/1980 5-11 195 L Sundsvall, SWE Detroit(1999)7,210 Riley Sheahan C 15 12/7/1991 6-2 202 L St. Catherines, CAN Detroit(2010)1,21 Drew Miller L 20 2/17/1984 6-2 185 L Dover, USA Anaheim(2003)6,186 Jan Mursak L 39 1/20/1988 5-11 167 R Maribor, SVN Detroit(2006)6,182 Gustav Nyquist L 14 9/1/1989 5-10 169 L Halmstad, SWE Detroit(2008)4,121 Johan Franzen L 93 12/23/1979 6-3 220 L Vetlanda, SWE Detroit(2004)3,97 Tomas Holmstrom R 96 1/23/1973 6-0 202 L Pitea, SWE Detroit(1994)10,257 Jiri Hudler R 26 1/4/1984 5-9 178 L Olomouc, CZE Detroit(2002)2,58 Todd Bertuzzi R 44 2/2/1975 6-3 227 L Sudbury, CAN Ny Islanders(1993)1,23 Danny Cleary R 11 12/18/1978 6-0 210 L Carbonear, CAN Chicago(1997)1,13 Patrick Eaves R 17 5/1/1984 5-11 190 R Calgary, CAN Ottawa(2003)1,29 Chris Conner R 41 12/23/1983 5-8 180 L Westland, USA Undrafted Defense: Name POS NO DOB HT WT SH POB DRAFT Brendan Smith D 2 8/2/1989 6-1 199 L Toronto, CAN Detroit(2007)1,27 Jonathan Ericsson D 52 3/2/1984 6-5 201 L Karlskrona, SWE Detroit(2002)9,291 Jakub Kindl D 4 2/10/1987 6-3 199 L Sumperk, CZE Detroit(2005)1,19 Niklas Kronwall D 55 1/12/1981 6-0 189 L Stockholm, SWE Detroit(2000)1,29 Nicklas Lidstrom D 5 4/28/1970 6-1 193 L Vasteras, SWE Detroit(1989)3,53 Kyle Quincey D 27 8/12/1985 6-2 210 L Kitchener, CAN Detroit(2003)4,132 Brad Stuart D 23 11/6/1979 6-2 213 L Rocky Mountain House, CAN San Jose(1998)1,3 Ian White D 18 6/4/1984 5-10 191 R Winnepeg, CAN Toronto(2002)6,191 Goalies: Name POS NO DOB HT WT SH POB DRAFT Joey MacDonald G 31 2/7/1980 6-0 197 L Pictou, CAN Undrafted Ty Conklin G 29 3/30/1976 6-1 185 L Anchorage, USA Undrafted Jimmy Howard G 35 3/26/1984 6-0 218 L Syracuse, USA Detroit(2003)2,64 Starting Goaltender

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Extra Information Red Wings' Mike Babcock expects team to take a big step in Game 3 vs. Nashville Click here DETROIT – Coming off a 3-2 win Friday in Game 2 of their first-round playoff series against Nashville, Detroit Red Wings coach Mike Babcock has a laundry list of improvements he is looking for from his team in Game 3 Sunday at Joe Louis Arena (noon, NBC). “I actually felt that we were better in Game 1 (3-2 loss) than we were in Game 2, at least defensively,'' Babcock said. “We were harder on the net last night, but we can still be way better than we were, so I expect us to take a real significant step here tomorrow. The Red Wings need to generate more shots on goal, after recording only 17 on Friday. They also need to take fewer penalties, after giving Nashville's top-ranked power play six opportunities in each of the first two games (they have killed all 12 chances). “There’s not much to pick between these teams,'' Babcock said. “When you look around the league, I don’t think there’s much to pick between anybody in any of the series, so it’s a challenge.” The Red Wings got in a quick 20-minute skate at Centre I.C.E. (JLA was being set up for the Nickelback concert). Defenseman Ian White was the only player who didn't skate. He was hit in the left foot by a blast from Roman Josi with about six minutes to play in the second period. He couldn't put on his skate Saturday, but he'll play Sunday. “He’ll be fine,'' Babcock said. White said the foot was “a little tender'' and he just needed a day to rest it. He didn't need X-rays. “I’ve been hit in the foot by a puck many times, so I was pretty sure it was broken,'' White said. “It was just one of those things that when you take a puck in the foot it’s going to hurt.”

Because It's The Cup Detroit Red Wings Pavel Datsyuk

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[mindfly]

Oh no... you know what happend when I started the GDT for game 2 right...

[Shoalzie]

It's obvious they won Game 2 and not Game 1 because I wasn't wearing my Wings gear in Game 1...

[VanBrett]

I have a great feeling about this game. At home in the Joe (where we have been virtually unstoppable), and because I'm still happy we split the home series in Nashville. Last game I said 4-1 with Howard standing on his head, which he did, and I'll go with that prediction again.

4-1 Wings. Goals from Lidstrom, Zetterberg, Datsyuk, and Holmstrom.

One more reason I have such a good feeling is because of how mad Radulov is. Not mad like getting revenge by scoring, mad like taking stupid penalties. If he yells at a ref or linesman like that again they won't tolerate it. He is getting really frustrated.

[Marky9er]

Originally Posted by VanBrett

I have a great feeling about this game. At home in the Joe (where we have been virtually unstoppable), and because I'm still happy we split the home series in Nashville. Last game I said 4-1 with Howard standing on his head, which he did, and I'll go with that prediction again.

4-1 Wings. Goals from Lidstrom, Zetterberg, Datsyuk, and Holmstrom.

One more reason I have such a good feeling is because of how mad Radulov is. Not mad like getting revenge by scoring, mad like taking stupid penalties. If he yells at a ref or linesman like that again they won't tolerate it. He is getting really frustrated.

It amazes me the attitude this guy has. The arid torpor of arrogance and entitlement will be his demise. Imagine if he wasn't a selfish ****** bag, he might be unstoppable.

[VanBrett]

Originally Posted by Marky9er

It amazes me the attitude this guy has. The arid torpor of arrogance and entitlement will be his demise. Imagine if he wasn't a selfish ****** bag, he might be unstoppable.

Agreed, but like you said, he is so selfish. Can you imagine him on Datsyuk's wing? The Wing's could reshape his attitude and it would be a thing of beauty.

[Marky9er]

Originally Posted by VanBrett

Agreed, but like you said, he is so selfish. Can you imagine him on Datsyuk's wing? The Wing's could reshape his attitude and it would be a thing of beauty.

Not really, no....

[VanBrett]

Originally Posted by Marky9er

Not really, no....

It would be sweet though, but it would never happen. I think he's KHL bound after this year again.

I forgot to say Go Go!

[TheYuleGoat]

This may seem like a stupid question, but where can I stream the game from? I always forget the names of those sites and I would love to watch the game today.

[hockeyisforeveryone]

Good Morning DRW Fans!

These playoff are proving how difficult it is to guess a winner. In 4 days we've seen so much great hockey, I would love to see the Wings exhibit that same high caliber of play they are capable of. I hope for an intense and injury free game.

The Red Wings need to stay loose and do what they've worked at all season. It takes a predator to defeat a predator. We need to continue hounding and attacking with our forecheck. Keep crashing their D and pick up those turnovers. When we combine our skill and strategy with raw hustle and battling this team is unstoppable.

Hockeytown will be rockin, finally. The local media has made a big deal about the Weber incident and our fans have a chance to let loose today. We are gonna feel the roaring in JLA.

Lets Go Red Wings!

[ProPAIN]

Oi!

I agreed with FlashyG to do today's GDT. You GDT-blocking me know, Shoalzie?

I just need to update the officials and stuff in the game info when the game notes come out.

[Systemfel]

Gotta suck for you guys to have a friggin playoff game at friggin noon.

[Marky9er]

Originally Posted by Systemfel

Gotta suck for you guys to have a friggin playoff game at friggin noon.

Only because the blue jays play at friggin 1.....I wish I friggin slept longer.

[ProPAIN]

Originally Posted by Systemfel

Gotta suck for you guys to have a friggin playoff game at friggin noon.

Not for us Euros. Perfect primetime TV. I won't have to pass out at work tomorrow!

[Shoalzie]

Originally Posted by ProPAIN

Oi!

I agreed with FlashyG to do today's GDT. You GDT-blocking me know, Shoalzie?

I just need to update the officials and stuff in the game info when the game notes come out.

Sorry for cutting your grass, didn't know you were posting today. The extra early start screws things up...I just wanted to give the early risers a chance to talk about the game.

[ProPAIN]

Originally Posted by Shoalzie

Sorry for cutting your grass, didn't know you were posting today. The extra early start screws things up...I just wanted to give the early risers a chance to talk about the game.

Haha, that's fine, no worries.

[SoupNazi]

GO !!!

[obey86]

Originally Posted by TheYuleGoat

This may seem like a stupid question, but where can I stream the game from? I always forget the names of those sites and I would love to watch the game today.

I always use firstrowsports.eu

[Vladdy84]

12 PM start? Thanks NHL! Mule's gonna be hungry. I expect a big game from Bert. Wanna hear Todd Bert-tu-zzi chanted at some point. Datsyuk needs to get going offensively. LGRW!

[redwings85]

Go Wings Go!

[joe89]

Originally Posted by ProPAIN

Not for us Euros. Perfect primetime TV. I won't have to pass out at work tomorrow!

I think the starting time is to please all those soft euros. Forsberg did this

[TradeBait]

so is Weber getting booed every time he touches the puck?

[SoupNazi]

Originally Posted by FINISHYOURMILK

so is Weber getting booed every time he touches the puck?

I expect Weber to be booed when he touches the ice.

[Kronwalled55]

Originally Posted by FINISHYOURMILK

so is Weber getting booed every time he touches the puck?

If we still boo Hossa, I think it's safe to assume Weber will be too

[Shoalzie]

Originally Posted by Vladdy84

Mule's gonna be hungry. I expect a big game from Bert. Wanna hear Todd Bert-tu-zzi chanted at some point. Datsyuk needs to get going offensively. LGRW!

I think that line is due to break out today...home crowd should help energize the team and I'm expecting a comfortable win today (a 2 or 3 goal bulge). Game 4 will be the tighter of the two games in Detroit. A 3-1 lead heading back there would obviously be the goal but a split is acceptable. The Wings have been the better team up to this point...can't give them any momentum and allow them to steal this one today.