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Zetterberg Leads Wings Over Predators

Hasek stops 19 of 20 as Detroit takes Game 1 of West's 1-8 matchup

By Jesse Andrews,  Newser User

Posted Apr 10, 2008 10:15 PM CDT
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(Newser) – Henrik Zetterberg broke a tie at 6:54 of the third period and added an empty-net goal, lifting the Detroit Red Wings to a 3-1 win over the Nashville Predators on Thursday night in the postseason opener for both teams. Dominik Hasek, playing in his 116th playoff game, made 19 saves for the top-seeded Wings.

Dan Ellis stopped 37 shots for the Predators before being pulled with just over a minute left. Detroit's Johan Franzen scored in the first period and Nashville's Jordin Tootoo tied it late in the second. Game 2 in the best-of-seven series is Saturday in Detroit.

Detroit Red Wings defenseman Andreas Lilja (3), of Sweden, is checked by Nashville Predators winger Brandon Bochenski (24) in the third period.
Detroit Red Wings defenseman Andreas Lilja (3), of Sweden, is checked by Nashville Predators winger Brandon Bochenski (24) in the third period.   (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
Detroit Red Wings' Henrik Zetterberg, of Sweden, celebrates his go-ahead goal against the Nashville Predators in the third period.
Detroit Red Wings' Henrik Zetterberg, of Sweden, celebrates his go-ahead goal against the Nashville Predators in the third period.   (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Nashville Predators goalie Dan Ellis looks at the scoreboard during a stop in play against the Detroit Red Wings in the third period.
Nashville Predators goalie Dan Ellis looks at the scoreboard during a stop in play against the Detroit Red Wings in the third period.   (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
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