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The Detroit RED WINGS LEAD THE SERIES 2-0.

Pavel Datsyuk's scoring has been way down during the Detroit Red Wings' run at another Stanley Cup. And now the star center and MVP finalist has a sore foot to deal with headed into Game 3 of the Western Conference finals.

Datsyuk missed practice Thursday before the Red Wings departed for Chicago, but his coach and teammates were hoping he'd be able to go against the Blackhawks on Friday night.

Datsyuk was struck by a puck during Detroit's 3-2 overtime win in Game 2 on Tuesday night.

Can the Chicago Blackhawks win in Game 3 of this series? Can they stop the Detroit Red Wings' attempt for a possible sweep?

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The defending Stanley Cup champion Red Wings have been winning without getting goals from usually reliable scorers Pavel Datsyuk, Marian Hossa and Tomas Holmstrom.

The reigning NHL Rookie of the Year scored eight goals over the first two rounds against Calgary and Vancouver, but quickly found out his crafty moves and soft hands can be negated by Detroit.

The Red Wings vs Blackhawks Game 2 will be starting at 7:30 PM ET, May 19, 2009 at Joe Louis Arena, Detroit, Michigan.