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Daniel Cleary #11 of the Detroit Red Wings skates into the crease during play against the Dallas Stars at American Airlines Center on April 27, 2013 in Dallas, Texas. (Getty Images/Ronald Martinez)

Red Wings Clinch Playoff Spot With Win At Stars

The Detroit Red Wings are headed to the playoffs for the 22nd straight season after Henrik Zetterberg had two goals and an assist in a 3-0 victory over the Dallas Stars on Saturday night.

97.1 The Ticket–2013/04/27

Goaltender Jimmy Howard #35 of the Detroit Red Wings before the NHL game against the Phoenix Coyotes at Jobing.com Arena on April 4, 2013 in Glendale, Arizona. The Coyotes defeated the Red Wings 4-2. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

NHL Playoff Picture: Clinching Scenarios For Western Conference

There is still seeding and first-round matchups to be settled in both conferences, but the three-way race at the bottom of the West is the one we’re looking at.

97.1 The Ticket–2013/04/27

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Thunder’s Westbrook Out; Will Undergo Knee Surgery

Oklahoma City Thunder point guard Russell Westbrook will have surgery to repair a torn meniscus in his right knee and be out indefinitely.

2013/04/26

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Miami Heat Take 3-0 Lead In Series After 104-91 Victory Over Bucks

The Miami Heat’s latest spurt might have run the Milwaukee Bucks right out of the playoffs.

2013/04/26

Dennis Wideman #26 of the Calgary Flames holds Damien Brunner #24 of the Detroit Red Wings in the crease of Miikka Kiprusoff #34 to prevent him from getting the loose puck during an NHL game at Scotiabank Saddledome on April 17, 2013 in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. (Credit: Derek Leung/Getty Images)

Flames Keep Wild Treading Water In Playoff Race

The Minnesota Wild were back on their home ice, with a prime opportunity to take another step toward the playoffs.

97.1 The Ticket–2013/04/22

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Hawks Lose to Knicks, Get No. 6 Seed In East

Carmelo Anthony won the scoring title without playing, and the Atlanta Hawks lost their chance to move up in the East standings.

2013/04/18

Curry Takes Aim At 3-Point Record As Warriors Close Out Regular Season

Stephen Curry looks to set an NBA record and help the Golden State Warriors build some momentum heading into the playoffs.

2013/04/17

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Lichtenstein: 4 Unresolved Issues Ahead Of Brooklyn’s Playoff Debut

The time for experimenting is over. P.J. Carlesimo has to play his best guys for as long as they can go.

2013/04/17

GLENDALE, AZ - APRIL 04: Henrik Zetterberg #40 of the Detroit Red Wings during the NHL game against the Phoenix Coyotes at Jobing.com Arena on April 4, 2013 in Glendale, Arizona. The Coyotes defeated the Red Wings 4-2. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

NHL Playoff Push: Red Wings Hope Streak Hits 22

The Detroit Red Wings earned two points they desperately needed at Nashville, putting them in eighth place in the Western Conference standings.

97.1 The Ticket–2013/04/15

Todd Bertuzzi #44 of the Detroit Red Wings celebrates a goal with teammates. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images) FILE

Should The Red Wings Worry In The Race For Eighth In The West?

Before the season GM Ken Holland delivered an honest assessment of his team, saying this could be the year the Wings don’t make the playoffs, a streak that goes back more than two decades now.

97.1 The Ticket–2013/04/09

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