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Niklas Kronwall - D - Red Wings

Niklas Kronwall picked up his second point of the playoffs Saturday.

After a 29 point performance in 48 regular season games, Kronwall has struggled in the playoffs offensively as he has only two assists in nine games. He assisted on Johan Franzen's third period goal, along with Jonathan Ericsson. Kronwall needs to pick it up offensively for the Red Wings if Detroit has any hope in moving on to the Western Conference final.

May 19 - 7:26 AM

Daniel Cleary - W - Red Wings

Daniel Cleary had one assist on Saturday.

Cleary is having a good offensive playoff with two goals and four assists in nine games. Kudos if you picked him late in your playoff pool.

May 19 - 7:21 AM

Drew Miller - W - Red Wings

Coach Mike Babcock was very pleased to have Drew Miller back in the lineup.

Miller was out of the Detroit lineup since April 20 with a hand injury before returning Saturday. "I've got three penalty killers now on the fourth line," Babcock said. "Millsie knows how to play in all positions and he can really skate and get on the forecheck. He's not a big man but he's got a great stick and knows how to play, and so he makes us a much better team." Miller's return to the lineup bumped Todd Bertuzzi to the press box.

May 19 - 7:17 AM

Henrik Zetterberg - W - Red Wings

Henrik Zetterberg had two assists in the Red Wings 4-1 win Saturday.

The captain of the Red Wings moved into a tie for fourth place in NHL scoring as he now has 10 points in the playoffs, including three goals. He played 19:38 minutes Saturday and was the second star of the game.

Source: Detroit News

May 19 - 7:06 AM

Johan Franzen - W - Red Wings

Johan Franzen scored his fourth goal of the playoffs Saturday.

Franzen broke out of scoring slump with his third period goal as he had gone the previous six games without a goal and the last three games without a point. The Red Wings are looking for the talented Franzen to be a difference maker in their series against the Blackhawks and Saturday's game could be the starting point.

Source: Detroit News

May 19 - 7:02 AM

Brendan Smith - D - Red Wings

Brendan Smith had a great bounce back game Saturday after struggling in Game 1 Wednesday.

Smith's second goal of the playoffs was the game winner and his overall play was crucial in the Red Wings win. "I thought Smitty was fantastic today," coach Mike Babcock said. "But he sure does seem to be in the middle of things, doesn't he?" The rookie defenseman is worth looking at in deeper pools next season as a sixth defenseman.

Source: Detroit News

May 19 - 6:56 AM

Joe Sakic - C - Avalanche

Joe Sakic is not in a rush to name a new head coach for the Avalanche.

Sakic may not have his new head coach in place in time for the June 30th Draft so it's obvious that Sakic is not going to be rushed into a decision. Some names being tossed around as possible candidates by Adrian Dater of the Denver Post are: Dave Tippett, Patrick Roy, Lindy Ruff and Dallas Eakins. Stay tuned.

Source: Denver Post

May 19 - 6:48 AM

Joel Quenneville - C - Blackhawks

The Chicago Blackhawks have been perfect killing penalties in the post-season.

The Blackhawks killed off all four on Saturday and now are 24 for 24 during the 2013 playoffs. They are the only team in the league who are perfect with the man-disadvantage and hope to continue the streak Monday for Game 3 against Detroit.

Source: Chicago Tribune

May 19 - 6:41 AM

Daniel Carcillo - W - Blackhawks

Daniel Carcillo led the Chicago Blackhawks in hits Saturday with seven.

Carcillo had only one hit in his first three playoff games this season so he took his game to another level Saturday. He is a bottom-six player at this stage of his career and should be taken in only deep, deep fantasy pools as such.

Source: Chicago Tribune

May 19 - 6:37 AM

Michal Handzus - C - Blackhawks

Michal Handzus drew an assist on the Blackhawks only goal Saturday.

Handzus has not been practicing of late with the Blackhawks, but has managed to suit up in both second round games. The speculation is that Handzus is dealing with a back injury but that will not be revealed until the Blackhawks are out of the playoffs. Handzus is currently centering the second line, between Patrick Sharp and Patrick Kane.

Source: Chicago Tribune

May 19 - 6:34 AM

Patrick Sharp - W - Blackhawks

Patrick Sharp drew an assist on the lone Chicago goal Saturday and now has a six game scoring streak.

Sharp has six goals and 10 points in the playoffs, good for a tie for first overall in goals with Sidney Crosby and Pascal Dupuis and a tie for fourth in points with Logan Couture, Henrik Zetterberg and three others. He has been the Blackhawks major offensive weapon thus far and is obviously worth owning in every playoff pool.

Source: Chicago Tribune

May 19 - 6:30 AM

Patrick Kane - W - Blackhawks

Patrick Kane's goal Saturday was his first of the 2013 playoffs.

The goal was his second in the post-season in the 20 playoff games he has played since his Stanley Cup winning goal in 2010. The Blackhawks top stars have been struggling to put the puck in the net in the playoffs so a breakout game by Kane will go a long way helping Chicago move on to the next round.

Source: Chicago Tribune

May 19 - 6:26 AM

Jonathan Toews - C - Blackhawks

Jonathan Toews has yet to find the back of the net in the playoffs.

After picking up 23 goals and 48 points in 47 regular season games, the Chicago captain has only three assists in seven playoff games. Toews struggled at the faceoff dot, winning only nine of 22 after entering the game with 73 wins on the draw against only 49 losses. Toews is going to need to pick up his game Monday for Game 3 in Detroit or the Blackhawks could find themselves in trouble.

Source: CSN Chicago

May 19 - 6:17 AM

Brent Seabrook - D - Blackhawks

Brent Seabrook said that the Chicago Blackhawks will keep Saturday's 4-1 loss to the Detroit Red Wings on Saturday in perspective.

Chicago and the Red Wings are now tied at one game apiece after the Blackhawks lost at home Saturday. "We're pissed off about this afternoon but at the end of the day it's one game," Seabrook said. "Both teams would be stupid if they thought they’d come in here and either team would win four straight. It's a series. We knew it would be a battle. Obviously over the years of playing these guys, we know it’s going to be a hard, tough series. We have to prepare better for Monday."

Source: CSN Chicago

May 19 - 6:05 AM

Martin Havlat - W - Sharks

Martin Havlat's (undisclosed) return to the Sharks' lineup only lasted six shifts.

Havlat withdrew from the game to be evaluated and never returned. At this time it is not clear if he suffered a setback or is dealing with a new ailment.

May 19 - 12:30 AM