| 2009 NHL Playoffs: Detroit Red Wings vs Anaheim Ducks Game 6 |
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Tuesday, 12 May 2009
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 The Detroit Red Wings can close out the Anaheim Ducks tonight, May 12, after taking a 3-2 lead in the Western Conference Semi-finals. The powerhouse Red Wings have been able to close out eight consecutive playoff series on the road. NHL oddsmakers at Sportsbook.com have the Red Wings as -155 moneyline favs over the Ducks (+135) with the over/under set at 5.5 goals. Be sure to get your 2009 NHL Playoffs Detroit Red Wings vs Anaheim Ducks Prediction in now at Sportsbook.comThe Red Wings can now advance to the conference finals for the third consecutive season with one more win. I think we play maybe more relaxed than the other team, we know it’s their last chance and take advantage of that," Detroit center Henrik Zetterberg said. Johan Franzen is red hot for the Wings; he has seven playoff goals in these playoffs. "Playoff hockey fits me maybe a little better than the regular season," Franzen said. "I can use my size a little bit more to get to the hard areas where you find loose pucks." Goalie Chris Osgood has been solid in net with a 7-1 playoff record with a 2.01 GAA and one shutout. The Wings are 3-1 on the road in the playoffs where they’ve averaged 4.25 GAG and given up an average 2.20 GAG. The Ducks have shown an ability to handle pressure games in the playoffs. Anaheim fought back from a 3-2 series deficit to take a Game 7 win over Calgary in 2006 and avoided home-ice elimination with a Game 5 victory against Dallas last season. "This group has shown it can handle these type of situations," Anaheim goalie Jonas Hiller said. "At the end of the regular season we pretty much had to win every game to make the playoffs. We are used to the situation." Goalie Jonas Hiller has been great in net, he has a 6-4 playoff record with a 2.30 GAA. He also has two shutouts in ten playoff games. One of the most pressing challenges for Hiller and the Ducks will be shutting down Red Wings forward Johan Franzen, who has become a prolific goal scorer in the postseason. Franzen leads the Red Wings with seven playoff goals, including three in the last two games. He had 13 playoff goals last year. The Ducks are 3-2 at home in the playoffs where they’ve averaged 3.20 GAG and given up an average 2.40 GAG. Recent Trends to Consider:
2009 NHL Playoffs Detroit Red Wings vs Anaheim Ducks When: Tue, May 12, 2009 10:00 PM ET Line: Sportsbook.com Pick: Red Wings -155 Point-Spreads.com 2009 NHL Playoffs Detroit Red Wings vs Anaheim Ducks The Bottom Line: The Wings have too much offense for the Ducks. Go Wings! Be sure to get your 2009 NHL Playoffs Detroit Red Wings vs Anaheim Ducks Prediction in now at Sportsbook.com and receive a 10% sign-up bonus on your initial deposit                        |
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