2008 Stanley Cup Final Game 5 Pittsburgh Penguins vs Detroit Red Wings
Detroit Red Wings' Johan Franzen of Sweden, Nicklas Lidstrom of Sweden Brian Rafalski celebrate Rafalski's goal during the third period of game 5 of the Stanley Cup Finals at the Joe Louis Arena in Detroit on June 2, 2008. (UPI Photo/Brian Kersey)
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Detroit Red Wings defenseman Brian Rafalski said Wednesday he is retiring from the NHL after 11 seasons and three Stanley Cup championships.
Pavel Datsyuk scored a goal and added three assists Saturday for Detroit, which outlasted Phoenix 4-3 to post a 2-0 lead in their first-round playoff series.
Detroit's Jimmy Howard turned aside 27-of-29 shots Sunday and the Red Wings eased to a 4-2 win over Minnesota and the Central Division championship.
Dan Cleary's tip-in goal 2:58 into overtime Saturday capped a Detroit comeback over Nashville, handing the Red Wings a 4-3 win and a spot in the playoffs.
Todd Bertuzzi scored in the second round of the shootout Friday to complete a Detroit comeback and give the Red Wings a 5-4 victory over Calgary.
Loui Eriksson's goal 4:18 into overtime capped a Dallas comeback Sunday and handed the Stars a 4-3 victory over Detroit.
Veteran Detroit Red Wings defenseman Brian Rafalski will be out indefinitely after having knee surgery, the team said Tuesday.
Ryan Potulny and Gilbert Brule scored shootout goals Friday, lifting Edmonton to a 3-2 victory over Detroit.
Brian Rafalski's blast from left circle 31 seconds into overtime Saturday lifted the Detroit Red Wings to a 3-2 victory over Buffalo.
A breakaway goal by Pavel Datsyuk highlighted a five-goal outburst, carrying the Detroit Red Wings to a 5-4 victory over Chicago Sunday.
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