With the series tied at 1-1, the imperative is for the Preds to at least win one of the next two games at Joe Louis Arena, and return to Nashville next week with the opportunity to take control.
First Period_1, Nashville, Weber 2 (A.Kostitsyn, Radulov), 2:48 (pp). Penalties_Miller, Det (goaltender interference), 1:35; Kronwall, Det (hooking), 8:56; Legwand, Nas (tripping), 12:53. Second Period_2, Nashville, Klein 1 (Erat), 3:50.
The Detroit Red Wings return home on Sunday afternoon to host the Nashville Predators in Game 3 of this Eastern Conference Quarterfinals. After dropping the first game of the series, 3-2, the Red
DETROIT — Shea Weber knew he wouldn't be popular in the Motor City. The star defenseman didn't really care, he just wanted to win.
But the Red Wings left wing called the hit dirty, and his teammates weren't happy Weber wasn't suspended. ''We have to focus on the game in hand here, the game coming up tomorrow night,'' Detroit captain Nicklas Lidstrom said.
