Game 3 Monday 5/20/13 Chicago-1 at Detroit-3
Game 3 was played in Detroit at a sold out Joe Louis Arena and with the series tied saw each team trying to earn a 2-1 series lead. Detroit was able to prevail with a 3-1 score and take that 2-1 lead with game 4 in Detroit as well.
The first period was scoreless and featured three Detroit powerplays where Chicago was able to continue their penalty kill perfection. Chicago outshot the Wings in the period 15-9. The second period saw the Wings score two goals, the first scored by Gustav Nyquist, his second of the playoffs, assisted by Damien Brunner and Joakim Andersson at 7:49. The second goal was scored 31 seconds later by Drew Miller, his first of the post season, assisted by Patrick Eaves and Corey Emmerton. The only two penalties of the period were assessed to Brendan Smith but Detroit was able to kill both off. Detroit outshot the Hawks 14-8 for the period.
The third period saw the teams exchange goals. The first goal was scored by Patrick Kane, his second of the playoffs, assisted by Duncan Keith at 4:35 of the third bring the Hawks within one goal. Detroit re-established their two goal lead on a goal by Pavel Datsyuk, his third of the playoffs, assisted by Johan Franzen and Brendan Smith. The Wings had four powerplays in the period but were unable to convert as Chicago remained perfect in shorthanded situations. Game 4 is in Detroit on Thursday.
Game 4 Thursday 5/23/13 Chicago-0 at Detroit-2
Game four in this best of seven series saw the Blackhawks trying to tie the series at two games apiece. The Red Wings were looking to take a commanding 3-1 lead, before the series shifts back to Chicago for game 5.
The first period was scoreless with Chicago getting the only powerplay, which they were unable to convert. The Hawks outshot the Wings 14-10 in the period. The second period saw the Wings get on the scoreboard on a powerplay goal scored by Jakub Kindl, his first of the post season, assisted by Carlo Coliaicovo and Johan Franzen. This was the first powerplay Chicago had given up in eight games. Detroit was 1-3 with the man advantage while Chicago was 0-1.
The third period saw the Blackhawks pressing hard to tie the score by Jimmy Howard was up to the task stopping every shot he faced. When Chicago pulled Corey Crawford for the extra attacker, Detroit was able to capitalize on the empty net with Dan Cleary scoring assisted by Valtteri Filppula with 39 seconds left in the game. After the goal the focus shifted to securing the shutout for Howard, the Wings did, giving Howard his second career post season shutout and his first of this playoffs. With the victory Detroit has a 3-1 lead in the best of seven series as the series shifts back to Chicago for game 5
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