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Hasek-less Wings Blast Flames

Detroit smacks around Calgary to start season 3-0-1

By Max Brallier,  Newser User

Posted Oct 11, 2007 6:00 AM CDT
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(Newser) – The Red Wings came out shooting last night, leaving with a hard-fought 4-2 victory against a Flames team very much in need of a win. The victory is all the more impressive considering Dominik Hasek was out with a bruised left knee and goalie Chris Osgood was playing his first game of the season.

Mikael Samuelson clinched the game for the Wings in the third, firing a strike from the top of the circle on a power play. "We're off to a good start, but a good start is measured after 20 games," said coach Mike Babcock. "By winning, you earn the right to be confident."

Detroit Red Wings goalie Chris Osgood keeps an eye on the puck during a Calgary Flames offensive surge in the second period of their NHL hockey game on Wednesday, Oct. 10, 2007 in Detroit. (AP Photo/Jerry S. Mendoza)
Detroit Red Wings goalie Chris Osgood keeps an eye on the puck during a Calgary Flames offensive surge in the second period of their NHL hockey game on Wednesday, Oct. 10, 2007 in Detroit. (AP Photo/Jerry...   (Associated Press)
Detroit Red Wings' Dan Cleary (11) and Brett Lebda (22) congratulate teammate Mikael Samuelsson, of Sweden on his goal against the Calgary Flames during the third period of their NHL hockey game on Wednesday, Oct. 10, 2007 in Detroit. The Red Wings won 4-2. (AP Photo/Jerry S. Mendoza)
Detroit Red Wings' Dan Cleary (11) and Brett Lebda (22) congratulate teammate Mikael Samuelsson, of Sweden on his goal against the Calgary Flames during the third period of their NHL hockey game on Wednesday,...   (Associated Press)
Detroit Red Wings' Tomas Holmstrom, back right, of Sweden makes a pass to teammate Dan Cleary (11) while being chased by Calgary Flames' Daymond Langkow , front right, during the third period of their NHL hockey game on Wednesday, Oct. 10, 2007 in Detroit. The Red Wings won 4-2. (AP Photo/Jerry...
Detroit Red Wings' Tomas Holmstrom, back right, of Sweden makes a pass to teammate Dan Cleary (11) while being chased by Calgary Flames' Daymond Langkow , front right, during the third period of their...   (Associated Press)
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