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Red Wings Beat Avalanche, 4-3

Forward Johan Franzen scores twice for Detroit; Wings take a 1-0 series lead

By Jamie Buss, Newser Staff

Posted Apr 25, 2008 12:25 AM CDT

(Newser) – Johan Franzen's name is not at the top of scouting reports for Detroit Red Wings' opponents. It might be now. The second-line wing from Sweden scored two goals and had an assist to help the Red Wings build a three-goal cushion, and they held on... Read full story »

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Forward Johan Franzen scores twice for Detroit; Wings take a 1-0 series lead

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