Images: Blackhawks vs. Red Wings, Game One
Detroit Red Wings goalie Jimmy Howard (35) blocks a shot as teammates Justin Abdelkader (8) and Niklas Kronwall (55) look on during the second period of Game 1 of an NHL hockey playoffs Western Conference semifinal against the Chicago Blackhawks in Chicago, Wednesday, May 15, 2013.
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Chicago Blackhawks Marian Hossa (81) celebrates with teammates after scoring a goal during the first period of Game 1 of an NHL hockey playoffs Western Conference semifinal against the Detroit Red Wings in Chicago, Wednesday, May 15, 2013.
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Detroit Red Wings head coach Mike Babcock, top, yells his team during the first period of Game 1 of an NHL hockey playoffs Western Conference semifinal against the Chicago Blackhawks in Chicago, Wednesday, May 15, 2013.
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Detroit Red Wings Damien Brunner (24) looks to shoot gainst the Chicago Blackhawks during the first period of Game 1 of an NHL hockey playoffs Western Conference semifinal in Chicago, Wednesday, May 15, 2013.
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Detroit Red Wings Pavel Datsyuk (13) controls the puck past Chicago Blackhawks Michal Handzus (26) during the first period of Game 1 of an NHL hockey playoffs Western Conference semifinal in Chicago, Wednesday, May 15, 2013.
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Detroit Red Wings Henrik Zetterberg (40) controls the puck against Chicago Blackhawks Michal Handzus (26) during the first period of Game 1 of an NHL hockey playoffs Western Conference semifinal in Chicago, Wednesday, May 15, 2013.
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Chicago Blackhawks Michal Rozsival (32) is checked by Detroit Red Wings Henrik Zetterberg (40) during the first period of Game 1 of an NHL hockey playoffs Western Conference semifinal in Chicago, Wednesday, May 15, 2013.
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Chicago Blackhawks Patrick Sharp (10) talks with teammates Duncan Keith (2) and Patrick Kane (88) during the second period of Game 1 of an NHL hockey playoffs Western Conference semifinal against the Detroit Red Wings in Chicago, Wednesday, May 15, 2013.
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Detroit Red Wings Henrik Zetterberg (40) battles for the puck against Chicago Blackhawks Jonathan Toews (19) during the first period of Game 1 of an NHL hockey playoffs Western Conference semifinal in Chicago, Wednesday, May 15, 2013.
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Chicago Blackhawks goalie Corey Crawford (50) makes a save during the first period of Game 1 of an NHL hockey playoffs Western Conference semifinal against the Detroit Red Wings in Chicago, Wednesday, May 15, 2013.
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Detroit Red Wings Damien Brunner (24), right, celebrates with teammate Gustav Nyquist (14) after scoring a goal against the Chicago Blackhawks during the first period of Game 1 of an NHL hockey playoffs Western Conference semifinal in Chicago, Wednesday, May 15, 2013.
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Detroit Red Wings Daniel Cleary, right, and Chicago Blackhawks Michal Rozsival battle as they wait for the puck during the first period of Game 1 of an NHL hockey playoffs Western Conference semifinal in Chicago, Wednesday, May 15, 2013.
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Detroit Red Wings Damien Brunner (24) looks to shoot gainst the Chicago Blackhawks during the first period of Game 1 of an NHL hockey playoffs Western Conference semifinal in Chicago, Wednesday, May 15, 2013.
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Eric Schmidt of Libertyville, and Stevan Desancic get ready for Game 1 of Western Conference semifinals between the Chicago Blackhawks and the Detroit Red Wings.
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Rich Kiel of Chicago checks his goal lamp before Game 1 of Western Conference semifinals between the Chicago Blackhawks and the Detroit Red Wings.
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Hawk fans Sean Graham and his dad Chris, from Schaumburg get ready to watch Game 1 of Western Conference semifinals between the Chicago Blackhawks and the Detroit Red Wings.
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Mike and his son Mikey Szorc of Chicago got their tickets for Game 1 of Western Conference semifinals between the Chicago Blackhawks and the Detroit Red Wings.
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Eric Schmidt of Libertyville, and Stevan Desancic get ready for Game 1 of Western Conference semifinals between the Chicago Blackhawks and the Detroit Red Wings.
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Blackhawks Johnny Oduya celebrates his third period goal during game 1 of Western Conference semifinals between the Chicago Blackhawks and the Detroit Red Wings.
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Patrick Sharp celebrates his empty netter in the third period during game 1 of Western Conference semifinals between the Chicago Blackhawks and the Detroit Red Wings.
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Blackhawks players celebrate with Johnny Oduya after his third period goal during game 1 of Western Conference semifinals between the Chicago Blackhawks and the Detroit Red Wings.
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Patrick Sharp celebrates after assisting on Johnny Oduya's goal in the third period during game 1 of Western Conference semifinals between the Chicago Blackhawks and the Detroit Red Wings. Sharp was also 1st star of the game.
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Chicago Blackhawks' Johnny Oduya (27), second from left, celebrates with Michal Handzus (26), Michal Rozsival (32), Patrick Sharp (10) and Patrick Kane (88) after scoring his goal during the third period of Game 1 of an NHL hockey playoffs Western Conference semifinal against the Detroit Red Wings in Chicago, Wednesday, May 15, 2013.
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Chicago Blackhawks' Marcus Kruger (16), left, celebrates with teammates after scoring a goal during the third period of Game 1 of an NHL hockey playoffs Western Conference semifinal against the Detroit Red Wings in Chicago, Wednesday, May 15, 2013.
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Chicago Blackhawks' Johnny Oduya (27) celebrates with teammates Michal Rozsival (32) and Patrick Sharp (10) after scoring a goal as Detroit Red Wings' Johan Franzen (93) reacts during the third period of Game 1 of an NHL hockey playoffs Western Conference semifinal in Chicago, Wednesday, May 15, 2013.
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Chicago Blackhawks' Marcus Kruger (16) celebrates after scoring a goal during the third period of Game 1 of an NHL hockey playoffs Western Conference semifinal against the Detroit Red Wings in Chicago, Wednesday, May 15, 2013.
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