GDT: Game 74 | Minnesota Wild @ Detroit Red Wings | 7:30 PM EST | FS-D+ |

[TOPGUN]

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Game Information Joe Louis Arena, Detroit (Michigan) TV/Radio: FS-N (HD), FS-D+ / NHL Game Radio: here Referees: Dan O'Rourke (#9) and Dennis LaRue (#14) Linesmen: Greg Devorski (#54) and Tony Sericolo (#84) Click here for the NHL.com preview Team Comparison: @ 74 Games Played 73 36 Wins 37 32 Losses 23 6 OT Losses 13 78 Points 87 0.527 P% 0.596 2.69 G/G 2.68 2.86 GA/G 2.55 19.0 PP% 19.0 82.5 PK% 83.8 27.9 S/G 33.1 29.0 SA/G 29.9 52.4 FO% 51.2

Minnesota Wild @ Philadelphia Flyers 4 - 3 OT
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Minnesota Wild Team Statistics: Goals Scored Assist Points Guillaume Latendresse (25) Mikko Koivu (46) Mikko Koivu (66) Plus/Minus Goals Against Average Goalie Save Percentage Guillaume Latendresse (+4) Niklas Backstrom (2.66) Josh Harding (.906) Wins Shut out wins Penalty Minutes Niklas Backstrom (25) Niklas Backstrom (2) Derek Boogaard (95) Team Injuries: ____Position____ ____Player____ ____Injury____ ____Status____ C Pierre-Marc Bouchard Concussion/headaches Out D Clayton Stoner Groin Out D Shane Hnidy Leg Out C Mikko Koivu Arm Out Projected Lineup: _________Left Wing_________ _________Center_________ _________Right Wing_________ Andrew Brunette (A) Andrew Ebbett Antti Miettinen Guillaume Latendresse Casey Wellman Martin Havlat Chuck Kobasew Kyle Brodziak Cal Clutterbuck Derek Boogaard James Sheppard Owen Nolan (A) _________Left Defenseman_________ _________Right Defenseman_________ Greg Zanon Nick Schultz Marek Zidlicky Cam Barker Brent Burns John Scott _________Goaltender_________ Josh Harding In the spotlight: Right Wing Defenseman (L) Goaltender Roster: Forwards: Name POS NO DOB HT WT SH POB DRAFT Pierre-Marc Bouchard C 96 4/27/1984 5-9 162 L Sherbrooke, CAN Minnesota(2002)1,8 Kyle Brodziak C 21 5/25/1984 6-1 191 R St. Paul, CAN Edmonton(2003)7,214 Andrew Ebbett C 16 1/2/1983 5-10 165 L Calgary, CAN Undrafted Mikko Koivu C 9 3/12/1983 6-2 183 L Turku, FIN Minnesota(2001)1,6 James Sheppard C 51 4/25/1988 6-2 204 L Halifax, CAN Minnesota(2006)1,9 Derek Boogaard L 24 6/23/1982 6-6 249 L Saskatoon, CAN Minnesota(2001)7,202 Andrew Brunette L 15 8/24/1973 6-1 210 L Sudbury, CAN Undrafted Guillaume Latendresse L 48 5/24/1987 6-2 230 L Ste-Catherine, CAN Montreal(2005)2,45 Cal Clutterbuck R 22 11/18/1987 5-11 196 R Welland, CAN Minnesota(2006)3,72 Martin Havlat R 14 4/19/1981 6-1 204 L Mlada Boleslav, CZE Ottawa(1999)1,26 Petr Kalus R 23 6/29/1987 6-1 192 L Ostrava, CZE Boston(2005)2,39 Chuck Kobasew R 12 4/17/1982 5-11 192 R Vancouver, CAN Calgary(2001)1,14 Antti Miettinen R 20 7/3/1980 6-0 190 L Finland, FIN Dallas(2000)7,224 Owen Nolan R 11 2/12/1972 6-1 211 R Belfast, GBR Quebec(1990)1,1 Petr Sykora R 17 11/19/1976 6-0 190 L Plzen, CZE New Jersey(1995)1,18 Defense: Name POS NO DOB HT WT SH POB DRAFT Cam Barker D 45 4/4/1986 6-3 214 L Winnipeg, CAN Chicago(2004)1,3 Brent Burns D 8 3/9/1985 6-4 210 R Ajax, CAN Minnesota(2003)1,20 Shane Hnidy D 34 11/8/1975 6-2 204 R Brandon, CAN Undrafted Nick Schultz D 55 8/25/1982 6-0 187 L Regina, CAN Minnesota(2000)2,33 John Scott D 36 9/26/1982 6-8 258 L Edmonton, CAN Undrafted Greg Zanon D 6 6/5/1980 0-0 200 L Burnaby, CAN Ottawa(2000)5,156 Marek Zidlicky D 3 2/3/1977 5-11 190 R Most, CZE Ny Rangers(2001)6,176 Goalies: Name POS NO DOB HT WT SH POB DRAFT Niklas Backstrom G 32 2/13/1978 6-1 196 L Helsinki, FIN Undrafted Josh Harding G 37 6/18/1984 6-1 168 R Regina, CAN Minnesota(2002)2,38 Starting Goaltender

St. Louis Blues @ Detroit Red Wings 2 - 4
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Detroit Red Wings Team Statistics: Goals Scored Assist Points Pavel Datsyuk (23) Henrik Zetterberg (42) Henrik Zetterberg (65) Plus/Minus Goals Against Average Goalie Save Percentage Brian Rafalski (+23) Jimmy Howard (2.29) Jimmy Howard (.924) Wins Shut out wins Penalty Minutes James Howard (30) James Howard (1) Todd Bertuzzi (72) Team Injuries: ____Position____ ____Player____ ____Injury____ ____Status____ RW/LW Kirk Maltby Right shoulder surgery Out Projected Lineup: _________Left Wing_________ _________Center_________ _________Right Wing_________ Johan Franzen Pavel Datsyuk (A) Tomas Holmstrom Valtteri Filppula Henrik Zetterberg (A) Todd Bertuzzi Daniel Cleary Drew Miller Jason Williams Kris Draper (A) Darren Helm Patrick Eaves _________Left Defenseman_________ _________Right Defenseman_________ Nicklas Lidström (C) Brian Rafalski Niklas Kronwall Brad Stuart Jonathan Ericsson Andreas Lilja _________Goaltender_________ James Howard In the spotlight: Left Wing Goaltender 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 Kris Draper C 33 5/24/1971 5-10 192 L Toronto, CAN Winnipeg(1989)3,62 Valtteri Filppula C 51 3/20/1984 5-11 174 L Vantaa, FIN Detroit(2002)3,95 Johan Franzen C 93 12/23/1979 6-3 220 L Vetlanda, SWE Detroit(2004)3,97 Darren Helm C 43 1/21/1987 5-11 172 L Winnipeg, CAN Detroit(2005)5,132 Jason Williams C 29 8/11/1980 5-11 194 R London, CAN Undrafted Tomas Holmstrom L 96 1/23/1973 6-0 202 L Pitea, SWE Detroit(1994)10,257 Drew Miller L 16 2/17/1984 6-2 185 L Dover, USA Anaheim(2003)6,186 Henrik Zetterberg L 40 10/9/1980 5-11 195 L Sundsvall, SWE Detroit(1999)7,210 Todd Bertuzzi R 7 2/2/1975 6-3 227 L Sudbury, CAN Ny Islanders(1993)1,23 Dan Cleary R 11 12/18/1978 6-0 210 L Carbonear, CAN Chicago(1997)1,13 Patrick Eaves R 44 5/1/1984 5-11 190 R Calgary, CAN Ottawa(2003)1,29 Defense: NAME POS NO DOB HT WT SH POB DRAFT Jonathan Ericsson D 52 3/2/1984 6-5 201 L Karlskrona, SWE Detroit(2002)9,291 Niklas Kronwall D 55 1/12/1981 6-0 189 L Stockholm, SWE Detroit(2000)1,29 Brett Lebda D 22 1/15/1982 5-9 194 L Buffalo Grove, USA Undrafted Nicklas Lidstrom D 5 4/28/1970 6-1 193 L Vasteras, SWE Detroit(1989)3,53 Andreas Lilja D 3 7/13/1975 6-3 230 L Sweden, SWE Los Angeles(2000)2,54 Derek Meech D 14 4/21/1984 5-11 182 L Winnipeg, CAN Detroit(2002)7,229 Brian Rafalski D 28 9/28/1973 5-10 195 R Dearborn, USA Undrafted Brad Stuart D 23 11/6/1979 6-2 213 L Rocky Mountain House, CAN San Jose(1998)1,3 Goalies: NAME POS NO DOB HT WT SH POB DRAFT James Howard G 35 3/26/1984 6-0 218 L Syracuse, USA Detroit(2003)2,64 Chris Osgood G 30 11/26/1972 5-10 176 L Peace River, CAN Detroit(1991)3,54 Starting Goaltender

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Overview

Extra Information Detroit Red Wings forward Patrick Eaves will return to the lineup tonight against the Minnesota Wild at Joe Louis Arena (7:30, FSN). He had missed three games with a sore neck and back. Eaves will replace defenseman Derek Meech, who had been moved up to forward. That is the only change from the last game. The Red Wings kept their penalty-killing streak intact without Eaves, one of their top forwards on the PK. They have not allowed a power-play goal in 10 consecutive games and have killed their opponents' last 27 power-play chances, dating back to March 3 vs. Vancouver. Detroit Red Wings goaltender Jimmy Howard was on high alert today, his 26th birthday, anticipating the usual shenanigans from teammate Kris Draper. But Draper is the master of the shaving cream pie in the face, and teammates are helpless to prevent it, even when they know it's coming. Howard became Draper's latest victim while sitting at his dressing room stall after the morning skate. “I was drinking my Gatorade and I saw him coming out of the corner of my eye and didn’t have time to react,'' Howard said. Even goaltenders aren't off-limits for Draper. At least it beats getting a face wash at the end of a loss, as Sidney Crosby can attest to. “This was his first time around here, I had never gotten him before,'' Draper said. "He was just sitting there, he thought he was looking pretty, and the opportunity was there, so I had to take advantage of it.’’ Said Howard: “It’s all right, it’s all fun and games. “He’ll get his someday. I’ll keep that in the back of my head.’’ Draper said captain Nicklas Lidstrom is the only person off-limits for this birthday ritual. “I think I’ve pretty well gotten everyone else,'' Draper said. He also has been on the receiving end, but not on his birthday. “After my 1,000th game (last season), Malts (Kirk Maltby) got me pretty good,'' Draper said.

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Birthday Boy -- Howard turns 26 Jimmy Howard #35 of the Detroit Red Wings makes a first period save while playing the Minnesota Wild at Joe Louis Arena in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images) Penguins @ Red Wings Scrum (3/22/10)

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[ProPAIN]

Happy Birthday Jimmy! (thanks for face-washing Crybaby, that was excellent )

Let's get a win for him guys, that would just make this perfect. If we win tonight, that gives us 6 point advantage over Calgary and tied for 7th with the Avs (hopefully Phoenix can win in regulation and stop it with these 3 point games which are killing us). Koivu injured doesn't hurt us too much either. Let's try and not make Harding look like a Vezina candidate either :p.

Good luck Red Wings!

[crashman]

I think this is a game that Osgood should be starting. This is the first of back-to-back games and the Wild have a couple big injuries.

I know every point is important and the consensus with...basically everyone, is that Howard gives us the best chance to win, but I think it's stupid to overwork Howard when the Nashville game tomorrow is so important.

[ESunlin]

A) Happy Birthday Howie!

B) If we lose tonight, blame it on TG, because I can't find anything wrong with the GDT, and it's good luck to find something wrong.

[Bob Probert Owns You]

Pumped for some booze and hockey!!!!!!!!!

[Shoalzie]

Harding in net...

*evil laugh*

[TOPGUN]

Originally Posted by ESunlin

A) Happy Birthday Howie!

B) If we lose tonight, blame it on TG, because I can't find anything wrong with the GDT, and it's good luck to find something wrong.

I checked it three times before I posted it.

I don't know if I stay up for this one. I have a big game myself tonight (whoever wins tonight wins the championship) and I am starting in net (like I have been doing the entire year)

If we lose I'll be home in time. If we win, I'm getting drunk downtown. Hopefully the last thing will happen

[chances14]

Originally Posted by The Wingman

I think this is a game that Osgood should be starting. This is the first of back-to-back games and the Wild have a couple big injuries.

I know every point is important and the consensus with...basically everyone, is that Howard gives us the best chance to win, but I think it's stupid to overwork Howard when the Nashville game tomorrow is so important.

i agree. tomorrow's game against nashville is huge and it would be nice to see howard a little more rested

[ESunlin]

Originally Posted by TOPGUN

I checked it three times before I posted it.

I don't know if I stay up for this one. I have a big game myself tonight (whoever wins tonight wins the championship) and I am starting in net (like I have been doing the entire year)

If we lose I'll be home in time. If we win, I'm getting drunk downtown. Hopefully the last thing will happen

Now why would you do that?? You make me have little freak outs (I almost said spasms, and realized THAT wouldn't come out right!) when my superstitions aren't fulfilled. Do you really want me to freak out?!

A goalie? That's cool, but are you a cool goalie (ala Howie), or a spazzy one (ala Roy or Hasek)??

[fabricoh]

Good luck TOPGUN and good luck Wings! Put the Flames further back in the rearview mirror.

[Bob Probert Owns You]

Nice little article on Jimmy and the Wings resurgence.

http://www.cbssports.com/nhl/story/1..._photo_content

[PocketGnome]

I won't be able to watch the game tonight - I have a game of my own at 8. So, I'll miss all of it I assume... but I trust I can read the thread later to gather all the info I need. Go Wings! Have a good night watching the game guys.

[hexrae]

Originally Posted by Bob Probert Owns You

Pumped for some booze and hockey!!!!!!!!!

Originally Posted by TOPGUN

I checked it three times before I posted it.

Isn't Darren Helm 173 pounds, and not the 172 you listed?

Go Wings!

[GopherState]

Opposition GDT - we have punch and pie!

[elsonico]

remember Hasek and Gaborik?



I might be staying up, let's see...

Go Wings!!!

[jaster]

Originally Posted by GopherState

Opposition GDT - we have punch and pie!

You upgrade that punch to beer and I will stop by.

[14ari13]

Originally Posted by The Wingman

I think this is a game that Osgood should be starting. This is the first of back-to-back games and the Wild have a couple big injuries.

I know every point is important and the consensus with...basically everyone, is that Howard gives us the best chance to win, but I think it's stupid to overwork Howard when the Nashville game tomorrow is so important.

I also thought Osgood would start tonight.
Anyhow, congratulations to Howard and let's hope the Wings win 1 for him.

Go Wings!!!

[Ti-girl]

Originally Posted by hexrae

Isn't Darren Helm 173 pounds, and not the 172 you listed?

Go Wings!

Hahaha.

And if you really wanted to get specific, Nick Schultz is from Strasbourg, Saskatchewan.

[ESunlin]

Originally Posted by Ti-girl

Hahaha.

And if you really wanted to get specific, Nick Schultz is from Strasbourg, Saskatchewan.

This is why I love you. Thank you for finding a mistake- I really do feel fifty times better right now.

[LTL]

Mar26 Minnesota Wild vs Detroit Red Wings Sopcast Stream

[Flowah]

Originally Posted by Bob Probert Owns You

Nice little article on Jimmy and the Wings resurgence.

http://www.cbssports.com/nhl/story/1..._photo_content

Now, that could strike you as being a little strange. After all, Detroit has been to the past two Stanley Cup Finals and to every postseason since 1991 but always has goaltending questions dogging it as the playoffs roll around.

Strange.... I could have sworn it'd be at least 4 SCF seeing as how they have 4 cups since 1991... Very odd indeed.

[crashman]

Originally Posted by elsonico

remember Hasek and Gaborik?



I might be staying up, let's see...

Go Wings!!!

Good lord...I forgot about the "I believe I can fly" song in the background, that was just plain genius by the arena DJ.

[chances14]

Originally Posted by elsonico

remember Hasek and Gaborik?



I might be staying up, let's see...

Go Wings!!!

still can't believe that hasek got a tripping call on that

[Eaglepride*]

A victory tonight = 6 points distance for us so lets do it.

[chances14]

mickey redmond is interviewing babcock. come to think of it when was the last time mickey interviewed anyone?