Franzen scores twice as Detroit takes Game 1

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 scored 2 goals and had an assist to help the host Red Wings build a 3-goal cushion, and they held on to beat the Colorado Avalanche 4-3 Thursday night in Game 1 of their second-round series.

"Their top line is dangerous, but he's the next guy you have to worry about," Avs coach Joel Quenneville said. "He's got skill and he's a big power forward."

The 6-foot-3, 220-pound Franzen -- Detroit's biggest player -- scored his second goal early in the second period to put Detroit ahead 4-1.

Colorado pulled within a goal by the end of the second and had chances to score late in the game against Chris Osgood, who made 18 saves, including one against John-Michael Liles in the final seconds.

"He shut the door when the game was on the line," Red Wings coach Mike Babcock said.

The Avs pulled Jose Theodore after he gave up 4 goals on 16 shots, then sent him to the team hotel because he was sick. Peter Budaj gave the Avs a chance to come back by stopping all 20 shots he faced.

Game 2 is Saturday afternoon in Detroit.

Canadiens 4, Flyers 3: Tom Kostopoulos scored 48 seconds into overtime to give host Montreal a victory over Philadelphia in the opening game of their second-round series.

Kostopoulos put his own rebound past Martin Biron shortly after a faceoff in Philadelphia's zone for his third goal of the playoffs.

Alex Kovalev drew Montreal even with 28.6 seconds remaining in regulation, scoring a power-play goal off a faceoff with goalie Carey Price pulled for an extra attacker.