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Pittsburgh had plenty of chances to win game 4, but in the end, Detroit just wanted it more. Zetterberg's brilliant play during the time the Red Wings were down two men should become part of every hockey training film on how to kill penalties. Detroit raised their record to 60-4 when they allow two or less goals.
This series has proven, that the game of hockey has changed towards speed, but there's no accounting for experience. Not once has this Detroit team blinked in the Finals, while Pittsburgh has a number of players suffering from a lack of experience on the big stage. If one player has epitomized why Pittsburgh has proven to be too young to win the Cup, it is Malkin.
They took away the younger Penguins confidence early, with shutout wins, hung around to make Game 3 closer and showed their poise and desire in Game 4 on the road. The Red Wings have played better, smarter and more under control, they deserve to be up 3-1 heading back home.
Detroit is 38-13 at Joe Louis Arena, including 9-1 in the postseason. The Red Wings can smell blood and are going for the kill.
The Red Wings are 9-1 when a money line favorite of more than -200 in the playoffs and it’s hard to comprehend they’ll be denied. Pittsburgh’s only chance is to make this a shootout. However, with Pittsburgh 10-2 UNDER as road underdogs, that scenario appears unlikely.
Detroit Red Wings -0.5 -143*** I think the Red Wings get it done in regulation tonight.
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