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Game 3 preview: Detroit Red Wings at Dallas Stars

7 p.m. Monday; Versus, WBAP-AM (820)

12:42 AM CDT on Monday, May 12, 2008

By MIKE HEIKA / The Dallas Morning News
mheika@dallasnews.com

Key matchup: Mike Ribeiro vs. Chris Osgood

Don't expect any fisticuffs, but do expect them to be at their best. Both players are quietly confident and fiercely competitive. There could be some interesting showdowns between shooter and goalie.

Key stat: 24.0

The Red Wings lead the NHL in fewest shots allowed on goal per game in the playoffs. Dallas ranks 12th in shots on goal at 28.5.

Injuries

Detroit: LW Johan Franzen (concussion-like symptoms) is out.

Dallas: RW Jere Lehtinen (leg) is day to day; C Stu Barnes (concussion-like symptoms) is out. D Philippe Boucher (hip strain) is out.

Notable

Dallas is 1-4 in its last five playoff games. Detroit has won eight straight postseason games. ... The NHL released a hold on hundreds of tickets for Game 3. Contact 214-GO-STARS or www.dallasstars.com for information. ... Detroit has 10 power-play goals in its last five games. Dallas has three in that span.

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