Ann 22008 NHL Stanley Cup Finals: Detroit Red Wings vs. Pittsburgh Penguins Game 2 Preview
May 26th 2008 19:32
After the Penguins' dismal performance in Game 1, Michel Therrien has decided to shuffle his lines for tonight's game. Ryan Malone will play alongside Crosby and Hossa while Pascal Dupuis gets demoted to the third line, and energy-guy Maxime Talbot will play with Malkin and Sykora. Enforcer Georges Laraque has been dropped from the line-up, he will be replaced by Gary Roberts. I guess Laraque isn't really useful against a team which rarely gets into fights. The Pens' defensemen also have to raise their game. They were overwhelmed by the Wings' speed in the first match. Now they know what to expect and should play better.
In Detroit's camp, Johan Franzen has been cleared to play tonight. He should be in the line-up. The Wings succeeded in blanking the Pens' lethal powerplay. However, they are clearly playing with fire and should avoid the penalty box as much as possible tonight. The Wings are lot more dominant team in 5-on-5 play than the Penguins so it will be in their best interest to play a disciplined game.
In Detroit's camp, Johan Franzen has been cleared to play tonight. He should be in the line-up. The Wings succeeded in blanking the Pens' lethal powerplay. However, they are clearly playing with fire and should avoid the penalty box as much as possible tonight. The Wings are lot more dominant team in 5-on-5 play than the Penguins so it will be in their best interest to play a disciplined game.
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