The Detroit Red Wings accomplished more than just taking home ice from Nashville Friday night. Todd Bertuzzi wasted no time seeking out Game 1 villain Shea Weber 1:36 into the game. The fight was hardly a memorable slug-fest, but in the culture of hockey, sticking up for a wronged teammate is critical.
When the business of playing hockey ensued, Detroit showed why they were the class of the NHL for over half the season. Making the most of some early opportunities, the Wings got goals from Ian White and Cory Emmerton to play with the lead for the first time in the series.
Statistically the game looked to have favored Nashville, as the Predators seemed to enjoy quite a bit of power play time in the first period. However, the scoreboard is the only thing that matters when the final buzzer sounds. Detroit gave itself the home ice advantage it couldn't win in the final week of the regular season. With the series dead even, it now becomes a best of five, with three of those at the comfy Joe Louis Arena.
The Red Wings and their followers are happy to take the win, but here are five changes that Detroit needs to make heading into Game 3 on Sunday.
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