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Franzen's Hat Trick Pulls Red Wings Past Avs

Osgood makes 19 saves as Detroit grabs a 2-0 series lead

By Mitch Pritchard,  Newser User

Posted Apr 26, 2008 6:02 PM CDT
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(Newser) – Johan Franzen and the Detroit Red Wings are kicking the Colorado Avalanche when they're down. Franzen scored three times to lift Detroit to a 5-1 victory today over the banged-up Avs, giving them a 2-0 lead in the Western Conference semifinal. Franzen redirected a shot early in the game, scored on a wraparound in the second and whacked a rebound out of the air in the third.

He had two goals in Detroit's series-opening win. Colorado's Ian Laperriere scored early in the third period, avoiding a shutout. Game 3 is Tuesday night in Colorado. Chris Osgood made 19 saves for the Red Wings. Colorado's Jose Theodore gave up four goals on 20 shots and was pulled for a second straight game. Peter Budaj stopped all 12 shots in the second period and finished with 19 saves.

Colorado Avalanche winger Tyler Arnason (39) is fouled by Detroit Red Wings center Kris Draper (33) during the third period of Game 2 of the NHL hockey Western Conference semifinal playoff series.
Colorado Avalanche winger Tyler Arnason (39) is fouled by Detroit Red Wings center Kris Draper (33) during the third period of Game 2 of the NHL hockey Western Conference semifinal playoff series.   (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
Detroit Red Wings goalie Chris Osgood, left, is congratulated by teammate winger Darren McCarty, center, as they skate back to the bench with teammate goalie Dominik Hasek (39).
Detroit Red Wings goalie Chris Osgood, left, is congratulated by teammate winger Darren McCarty, center, as they skate back to the bench with teammate goalie Dominik Hasek (39).   (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
Detroit Red Wings goalie Chris Osgood (30) defends his during the second period of Game 2 of the Western Conference semifinal hockey playoffs against the Colorado Avalanche in Detroit.
Detroit Red Wings goalie Chris Osgood (30) defends his during the second period of Game 2 of the Western Conference semifinal hockey playoffs against the Colorado Avalanche in Detroit.   (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
Detroit Red Wings winger Darren McCarty (25) and Colorado Avalanche winger Cody McCormick (11) fight today.
Detroit Red Wings winger Darren McCarty (25) and Colorado Avalanche winger Cody McCormick (11) fight today.   (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
Detroit Red Wings winger Johan Franzen of Sweden celebrates his hat trick goal today.
Detroit Red Wings winger Johan Franzen of Sweden celebrates his hat trick goal today.   (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
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