Conklin, Datsyuk, lead Red Wings past Blue Jackets
DETROIT (AP) — Ty Conklin didn’t make the most saves, just the biggest ones.
Conklin stopped 23 shots for his eighth career shutout and Pavel Datsyuk had a goal and two assists, sending the Detroit Red Wings to a 3-0 win over the Columbus Blue Jackets on Tuesday night.
Marian Hossa and Henrik Zetterberg added a goal apiece, while Nicklas Lidstrom had two assists for Detroit, which won its fourth straight. Conklin got his fourth shutout this season and stretched his home scoreless streak to 138 minutes, 46 seconds. He also has four shutouts in nine games at Joe Louis Arena this season after being signed away from the Pittsburgh Penguins as a free agent in July.
‘‘I feel real good, period. I certainly feel a lot more comfortable than when I first got here,’’ Conklin said. ‘‘The first couple games I was tentative and had some butterflies but now I’m a lot calmer and I feel comfortable behind this team. Hopefully, it works both ways.
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