Drew Miller (left) congratulates Jimmy Howard after Monday night's win at the Joe. [AP photo by Paul Sancya]
The Wings "have given themselves a legitimate shot," Bob Wojnowski dares to type after Monday night's home game against the Chicago Blackhawks in the Western Conference semifinals.
The Red Wings are keeping it on, ratcheting the pressure and physical play. . . .
They hung on for a 3-1 victory Monday at loud-as-ever Joe Louis Arena, and there's nothing fluky about their 2-1 series lead. Jimmy Howard is playing his best clutch hockey, outperforming Corey Crawford in net. The Wings are using feisty youth and savvy stars and growing more determined to pull off what would be a huge upset.
The Red Wings are showing they can go pretty when appropriate and gritty when needed.
Gustav Nyquist and Drew Miller slapped in second period goals just 31 seconds apart. Pavel Datsyuk scored in the third.
