The first period was truly a marvel. The Red Wings scored four goals and never looked back.
| Time | Scoring Detail | LA | DET | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5:51 | Gustav Nyquist (6) (Power Play) Assists: Henrik Zetterberg, Niklas Kronwall | 0 | 1 | |
| 9:42 | Pavel Datsyuk (3) Unassisted | 0 | 2 | |
| 11:44 | Gustav Nyquist (7) (Power Play) Assists: Niklas Kronwall, Pavel Datsyuk | 0 | 3 | |
| 15:28 | Tomas Tatar (2) Assists: Gustav Nyquist, Riley Sheahan | 0 | 4 |
via Los Angeles Kings vs. Detroit Red Wings- ESPN.
Just when the announcers were panicking thanks to a pair of Los Angeles goals, Datsyuk put her away with one minute to play for the 5-2 final. Jimmy Howard saved 29 shots, including a penalty shot at 4-2.
……skated them right into the ground early….too much wing speed!