Detroit sweeps Flames and return to the Finals
27.05.06 23:45MST
Red Wings stamp ticket to Stanley Cup for third straight year
The Detroit Red Wings continued their post-season dominance and easily dispatched the Flames in 4 straight games this evening with a game 4 score of 6-2. The Flames had no answer for Detroit's elite players Datsyuk, Zetterberg and Lidstrom.
Hardly able to contain his disappoint, GM and Coach Dave Fyvie addressed the media. "We tried a few things for sure, but when you're down a key guy like Legwand who is so important to your team, it's hard. Detroit just doesn't make any mistakes and feasts all night on yours."
The Flames trailed in every game in the short series and looked listless at times. J-S Giguere, a pending free agent, was the lone shining light in the series for the Flames at times that saw the Flames offensive depth appearing ineffective throughout the 4 games.
The Flames face a few questions this off-season. Giguere and Toni Lydman are both key players that have refused to discuss any contract extensions with the Flames front-office and appear eager to test the Free-agent market. Their absence will test the depth of the Flames depth chart going forward.
For Detroit, this is the 3rd straight year they have made the Finals, winning a Cup in 2004. Signs point to a Carolina opponent as the Hurricanes lead the Sabres 3 game to 1 as of tonight.