Red Wings Drop Game Two to Sharks

The Detroit Red Wings dropped to 0-2 in their Western Conference Semifinal matchup with the San Jose Sharks Sunday afternoon after a 2-1 loss in Game Two of the series.

The Red Wings failed to get any sustained pressure until a power play late in the game.

Henrik Zetterberg scored with 6:02 remaining in regulation, beating goaltender Antti Niemi from the slot off a feed from Pavel Datsyuk. The goal got the Red Wings on the board but despite a late push, wouldn’t be enough.

Ian White had opened the game’s scoring just 4:54 into the game, blasting a shot from the high slot past a screened Jimmy Howard for a power play goal.

Niclas Wallin extended the San Jose lead at 1:39 of the third period when his shot from the top of the right faceoff circle went off of Howard’s shoulder and flipped into the net.

The Sharks carried play for most of the game, with Detroit relying on Howard to keep them in it. Howard made 35 saves on 37 shots while Niemi stopped 33 of 34 chances.

Each team scored a power play goal. The Red Wings had six tries with the extra attacker and San Jose had five.

The teams will meet for Game Three in Detroit on Wednesday.