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Wings Bring Familiar Fury to Stanley Cup Ice

Overlooked Detroit stars have eclipsed young Pens all series

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(Newser) – If the Red Wings are marching inexorably toward possession of another Stanley Cup, it's thanks in large part to their remarkable composure, writes Bob Wojnowski for the Detroit News. Henrik Zetterberg and Co. kept their cool last night despite an early deficit and potential peril of a long 5-on-3, making every play and stuffing Kid Crosby over and over.

"We did a ton of little things to win this game, blocking shots, everything," says Wings goalie Chris Osgood. If the team can keep up that pace through three more periods tomorrow night, those little things will add up to one big thing: Detroit's fourth championship in 11 years. Winning the cup, says captain Tomas Lidstrom, "never gets old."

Detroit Red Wings goalie Chris Osgood may finally be getting the recognition he deserves, after repeatedly stuffing the hot young Penguins' top scorers.
Detroit Red Wings goalie Chris Osgood may finally be getting the recognition he deserves, after repeatedly stuffing the hot young Penguins' top scorers.   (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)
Detroit Red Wings forward Henrik Zetterberg showed during Game 4 that he might be worth three players, as he thwarted Sidney Crosby's scoring chance despite a 3-on-5 disadvantage.
Detroit Red Wings forward Henrik Zetterberg showed during Game 4 that he might be worth three players, as he thwarted Sidney Crosby's scoring chance despite a 3-on-5 disadvantage.   (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)
A Pittsburgh Penguins fan sits dejected after Game 4 of the Stanley Cup finals in Pittsburgh, Saturday, May 31, 2008. The Red Wings won 2-1 and lead the best-of-seven games series 3-1.
A Pittsburgh Penguins fan sits dejected after Game 4 of the Stanley Cup finals in Pittsburgh, Saturday, May 31, 2008. The Red Wings won 2-1 and lead the best-of-seven games series 3-1.   (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
Detroit Red Wings goalie Chris Osgood celebrates after defeating the Pittsburgh Penguins 2-1 in Game 4 of the NHL Stanley Cup hockey finals Saturday, May 31, 2008 in Pittsburgh.
Detroit Red Wings goalie Chris Osgood celebrates after defeating the Pittsburgh Penguins 2-1 in Game 4 of the NHL Stanley Cup hockey finals Saturday, May 31, 2008 in Pittsburgh.   (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Frank Gunn)
Detroit Red Wings' Jiri Hudler, center, of Czech Republic, celebrates with teammates Niklas Kronwall and Brad Stuart after scoring a goal against the Pittsburgh Penguins during Game 4.
Detroit Red Wings' Jiri Hudler, center, of Czech Republic, celebrates with teammates Niklas Kronwall and Brad Stuart after scoring a goal against the Pittsburgh Penguins during Game 4.   (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Frank Gunn)
Pittsburgh Penguins forward Sidney Crosby speaks to the media at a post-game news conference after Game 4. The Red Wings won 2-1 and lead the best-of-seven games series 3-1.
Pittsburgh Penguins forward Sidney Crosby speaks to the media at a post-game news conference after Game 4. The Red Wings won 2-1 and lead the best-of-seven games series 3-1.   (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)
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