The Pittsburgh Penguins squeaked by the Detroit Red Wings by a single goal to take Game 6 by a score of 2-1 on their home ice. As has been the precedent, the team having home ice advantage has taken every game so far in this too-close-to-call series. The Red Wings will be glad to come back to play Game 7 at Joe Louis arena where they rarely lose. They have an 11-1 record so far this year on home ice in the playoffs - and have outscored Pittsburgh 11-2 so far at home in this series.
After suffering a devastating 5-0 loss at the Joe in Game 5, Marc-Andre Fleury rebounded in typical fashion, playing some stellar hockey. He stopped 26 shots in the game and fought off some quality scoring chances late in the third period. The only goal he let in was that of Kris Draper in the second period, after Detroit had gone down by a two goal deficit. Chris Osgood was also excellent on the other end of the ice, stopping some key shots by Pittsburgh's dangerous offensive machine and finishing with 31 saves overall.
It seems rare that we see this beast that we call "Stanley Cup Finals Game 7", but every hockey player aspires to get to this point. It is the moment at which great players are defined and great teams make history.
Detroit has an incredible opportunity to grasp yet another Stanley Cup Title on their home ice this Friday evening. God knows this Hockeytown could use a little good news in these tough times!
GO WINGS!!!!!
