Johan Franzen News

Ken Holland's tired of answering questions about Johan Franzen's "concussion-like symptoms." Reporters are tired of asking about them.

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“He's getting better; He hasn't been cleared to play”

Johan Franzen will not be playing in tonight's Game 6 of the Western Conference final in Dallas. via The Daily Tribune

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“Today is Cinco de Mayo. Earlier today, Roger Clemens tested positive for salsa.”

"What can rattle these Wings? Apparently not the news, dispatched Saturday evening, that Johan Franzen would miss Games 2 and 3. Franzen has concussion-like symptoms, and who can blame him? If you scored every ... via National Post

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Marty Turco picked the perfect time for his first NHL victory at Joe Louis Arena.

Turco made 38 saves to lift the Dallas Stars to a 2-1 win over the Detroit Red Wings on Saturday in Game 5, extending the Western Conference finals.

Trevor Daley scored in the first period and Joel Lundqvist had a go-ahead goal in the second to help the Stars pull to 3-2 in the series after losing the first three games.

Game 6 is Monday night in Dallas. If necessary, the final game will be Wednesday night in Detroit. Read more

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“The big thing is we know we're going to be better”

Posted by George James Malik May 10, 2008 08:40AM Red Wings coach Mike Babcock was quite pleased with his team's performance on the power play in Game 1 against the Dallas Stars--and for good reason, as ... via Red Wings Snapshots - MLive.com

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“It gives us so much more energy”

BY HELENE ST. JAMES * FREE PRESS SPORTS WRITER * May 10, 2008 The mystery began shortly after the Swedes left the restaurant where they'd had dinner. via Detroit Free Press

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Five things we've learned from Wednesday: 1. The Dallas Stars will have to be a lot better in Game 5 on Saturday if they're going to prove Wednesday's 3-1 victory over Detroit wasn't just a last spasm of pride. via ESPN

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“Well, we knew it was going to be a good battle, and they're a good team”

Chris Osgood needed to make just 17 saves to help the Detroit Red Wings to a 2-1 win over the Dallas Stars in Game 2 of the Western Conference finals at Joe Louis Arena. via Sports Network

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“It doesn't really matter what line I'm on, I just have to find a way to do more”

BY HELENE ST. JAMES * FREE PRESS SPORTS WRITER * May 7, 2008 Dan Cleary thrived defensively when he first joined the Red Wings in 2005, which is why he has been comfortable with his role the first two rounds of ... via Detroit Free Press

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“I don't think there's any lack of commitment on our team whatsoever”

Marian Hossa scored twice, including the game-winner, as the Pittsburgh Penguins topped the Philadelphia Flyers, 4-1, in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference finals at Wachovia Center. via Sports Network

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