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Red Wings Top Blackhawks 3-1, Take 2-1 Series Lead

Posted at 11:15 PM, May 20, 2013
and last updated 2013-05-21 05:19:02-04

DETROIT — Detroit’s youth showed its presence once again as Gustav Nyquist and Drew Miller scored the Red Wings first two goals en route to a 3-1 win over Chicago in game three of the Western Conference Semifinals.

Pavel Datsyuk added a third period goal and Jimmy Howard had 39 saves. The Red Wings take a 2-1 series lead after Monday night’s victory.

Nyquist, a former Grand Rapids Griffin, tallied his second goal of the playoffs.

Detroit will host Chicago in Game 4 at Joe Louis Arena on Thursday, May 23rd. Game time is slated for 8pm.