In the last 5 games, Detroit Red Wings winger Justin
Abdelkader has scored 4 goals and each tally has come from the help of line-mate
Henrik Zetterberg. The proven chemistry between the two, albeit in two games
where the team was on the losing end, has been remarkable and if it continues
could be a major boost for the team heading into the postseason.
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| Courtesy of: Ottawa Citizen |
Most of these goals by Abdelkader have been the result of
his stellar ability to use his size and drive hard to the net to shovel the
puck in even in the face of fierce defensive play. Equally impressive is
Zetterberg’s ability to send a see-an-eye pass through traffic to the net that seems to find Abdelkader’s stick. Zetterberg has 7 points in the past 5
games, leads the Red Wings in assists with 4,1 and is tied for
the top in points (56) with Pavel Datsyuk.
Add newcomer Erik Cole’s physical play and knack for winning
the puck in the corners and the Red Wings have a top line that is capable of
carrying the Red Wings deep into the Stanley Cup playoffs this year. Cole has
also contributed since arriving in Detroit from the Dallas Stars, recording 3
points in 4 games as a Red Wing. With Zetterberg he is credited with assisting on the pair of goals that
Abdelkader scored in a losing effort against the Calgary Flames.
