Red Wings cruise to 3-0 series lead over Stars
Pavel Datsyuk scored twice in the first period then again with 2:41 left, and the Red Wings beat the Stars 5-2 Monday night to take a 3-0 lead in the Western Conference finals.

Detroit Red Wings' Zetterberg has become a force - The Dallas Morning News

May 12--DETROIT -- Before Henrik Zetterberg ever played an NHL game for the Detroit Red Wings, new teammate Nicklas Lidstrom took his Swedish countryman American car shopping.

Red Wings report: Inside shots
Johan Franzen, who's been a major headache for opponents since the beginning of March, has been idled by concussion-like symptoms

Red Wings report: Notes, quotes
--The Red Wings have won eight straight playoff games and are 7-0 at home during the postseason.

Red Wings report: Roster
GOALTENDERS
Chris Osgood, Dominik Hasek.

Even in Dallas Stars country, Wings fans paint town red: For Michiganders in Dallas, the home... - The Dallas Morning News

May 12--When it comes to rooting for his favorite hockey team, Tom Jaconette of Carrollton says his heart and head aren't always in the same place.

Two key Stars in doubt after latest loss - The Dallas Morning News

DETROIT - Just about every break the Stars could ask for was dropped into their laps early in Game 2 on Saturday against the Detroit Red Wings.

Stars play better, but not good enough in Game 2 loss
Dallas plays much better in Game 2, but still can't figure out how to beat Chris Osgood -- other than to physically hurt him. Mike Ribeiro hurls an ugly chop on Osgood which prompts Wes Goldstein to say the Stars' leading scorer will likely be suspended for Game 3.

Detroit's Kronwall not that intimidating, but his hitting is
He might not look as big and tough as some other defenseman in the league, but Niklas Kronwall can hit with the best of them. It's a part of his game teammates appreciate and foes are wary of, Wes Goldstein says.

No-rust Red Wings might be too much to handle for Stars in Western finals
They were supposed to be rusty after a week layoff. Not these Red Wings, who take it to the Stars and earn a 4-1 win in Game 1. Dallas was supposed to ride a wave of momentum, but this series could get out of hand soon, Wes Goldstein says.

Red Wings sign best player from Finnish Elite League to one-year contract
The Detroit Red Wings signed forward Ville Leino to a one-year entry level contract on Saturday.

Headaches keep Detroit's Franzen out in Game 2, also Game 3
Johan Franzen was scratched from the Detroit Red Wings' lineup for Game 2 of the Western Conference finals because of concussion-like symptoms.