It’s getting lonely in Hockeytown

It’s getting lonely in Hockeytown
Detroit is a loyal city for the NHL. So why are there empty playoff seats in Hockeytown? The Wall Street Journal tries to find out.

Stars get in win column vs. Red Wings
With their backs to the wall, the Stars avoided a sweep vs. the Red Wings thanks to some key contributions, Inside Hockey says.

Penguins, Wings look poised for fine Finals
Apart from age, the Penguins and Red Wings look a lot alike. Spector says it’s no coincidence the two have dominated the playoffs.

Stars avoid sweep, beat Red Wings 3-1 (AP)

Maybe it was payback, maybe it was just good fortune. The Dallas Stars aren’t going to quibble. All that matters is Tomas Holmstrom’s rear end — and possibly his reputation — cost the Detroit Red Wings a goal and the Stars took full advantage, avoiding the humiliation of getting swept out of the Western Conference finals.

Stars avoid sweep, force Game 5 against Wings

US loses to Finland in OT at worlds (AP)
Sami Lepisto’s goal at 3:59 of overtime led Finland to a 3-2 victory over the United States on Wednesday night in the world hockey quarterfinals. Lepisto took a pass from Saku Koivu at the point and fired the puck through a crowd and underneath U.S. goalie Robert Esche for the win. Finland advanced to play Russia in the semifinals Friday at Quebec City.

Flyers D Coburn to miss Game 4 vs. Pens (AP)
Philadelphia Flyers defenseman Braydon Coburn was ruled out Thursday for a second straight game after his swollen left eye didn’t show enough improvement. Coburn was struck in the face by a puck in the opening minutes of Game 2 of the Eastern Conference finals last Sunday and sat out Tuesday when the Flyers lost to the Pittsburgh Penguins to fall into an 0-3 hole.

Flyers’ Coburn out of Game 4 with swollen eye
Philadelphia Flyers defenseman Braydon Coburn was ruled out Thursday for a second straight game after his swollen left eye didn’t show enough improvement. Coburn was struck in the face by a puck in the opening minutes of Game 2 of the Eastern Conference finals last Sunday and sat out Tuesday when the Flyers lost to the Pittsburgh Penguins to fall into an 0-3 hole. Coburn didn’t break any bones, but severe swelling forced his left eye to close.

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