The Hawks and Wings played a very entertaining hockey game for such a low scoring affair. It had few stoppages and the game swung back and fourth. The Hawks were dominate in the first two periods, but Detroit made a good accounting of itself in the 3rd and grabbed the lead.
The Hawks upped the pressure after allowing that goal and forced a bad clearance that lead to a delay of game penalty. That penalty led to a great goal by Kane. Another delay of game penalty on Detroit almost caused them to lose in regulation, but they killed it off extending in to overtime and managed to get to a shootout.
Crawford saved three and Kane scored a nice sitter to end it. Crawford's three saves in OT and overall play in the game made him the number 1 star. Kane the number 2 star with his shootout and equalizer goals. Howard for Detroit was the third star. He kept Detroit in the game for 2 periods, almost seeing them through with a shut out, but the Hawks pressure finally worn down the Wings in the end.
A good solid win for the Hawks over a solid opponent. The streak goes on and the lead in the conference grows. I know most people would tell you that a 1 seed is jinxed, but in this shortened season the Hawks will surely want that advantage in the playoffs. The streak is great because the sooner the Hawks can lock up the #1 seed coach Q can begin to aggressively rest players while other teams can't. If things keep up the Hawks will be poised and rested for a strong playoff push.
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