News: Kindl scored his first career playoff goal, which stood as the eventual game-winner in Thursday's victory over Chicago. [+]
Impact: For a player who struggled at times to stay in the regular blue-line rotation last season, Kindl's emergence over the course of the year has been a huge boost to the Wings as they had to adjust to life without Nicklas Lidstrom heading up their blue-line corps this season. Although his offensive contributions are not elite, Kindl's expanded role put him on pace for a 26-point season if projected over a typical 82-game slate. ( RotoWire - Fri. May 24, 2013) |
News: Howard stopped all 28 shots he faced Thursday against Chicago in a winning effort. [+]
Impact: Corey Crawford played well at the other end, but the Wings were able to find the back of the net in the second period for the eventual game-winning tally before Daniel Cleary found an empty net in the final minute of the third period. Although the Wings have a 3-1 lead in the series, Howard needs to stay sharp with the return to Chicago for Game 5 on Saturday. ( RotoWire - Fri. May 24, 2013) |
News: Helm (back) will not return during the Red Wings' second round series against the Blackhawks but hasn't given up hope of coming back later on if the team advances, MLive.com reports. [+]
Impact: A setback with Helm's injury, suffered two-and-a-half weeks ago in practice, led the Wings to decide to give the 26-year-old an extended rest. He said he feels pretty good and thinks he could get onto the ice right now, but added that that method hasn't worked for him so they're trying a new approach. Also, Helm said there has not been any discussion of having the back operated on this summer. ( RotoWire - Wed. May 22, 2013) |
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News: Malkin snapped a two-game pointless streak with a goal and an assist Friday night. [+]
Impact: Even with a mini-scoring drought, Malkin has netted four goals and 16 points in the playoffs, one point behind Boston's David Krejci for the league lead. ( RotoWire - Fri. May 24, 2013) |
News: Morrow (arm) returned to the lineup Friday and scored Pittsburgh's first goal six minutes into the game. [+]
Impact: Morrow has been dealing with an arm issue, but he was also in danger of serving as a healthy scratch. He has two goals and four points in 10 playoff contests for Pittsburgh. The winger entered Friday with 27 hits but failed to register a hit against Ottawa for the first time in postseason action. ( RotoWire - Fri. May 24, 2013) |
News: Vokoun made 29 saves in a 6-2 series-clinching victory Friday night against the Senators. [+]
Impact: He's now 5-1 in the playoffs, with his only blemish coming in Ottawa's double-overtime Game 3 win. Vokoun's performance Friday was so expected that he wasn't even named one of the game's three stars. The 36-year-old has given Pittsburgh a calm presence in goal and will likely stay there until he gets hurt or has a bad game. Right now, nothing seems to be able to slow him or the Penguins down. The team will await the winner of the Rangers-Bruins series to play against in the East finals. ( RotoWire - Fri. May 24, 2013) |
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