Nashville eliminates Detroit with 2-1 victory in Game 5 of opening-round series Friday at Bridgestone Arena More

Veteran defenseman suddenly has a starring role as Nashville looks to wrap up series with Red Wings More

Decision on veteran defenseman's status will be made prior to Game 5 on Friday More

Nashville has a 3-1 series lead for the first time, the opportunity to advance with a victory at home Friday More

Gabriel Bourque, Kevin Klein keep scoring as Nashville takes two in Detroit, needs one to clinch series More

Veteran defenseman scores one goal, prevents another in Nashville's first playoff win at Joe Louis Arena More

Detroit's Bertuzzi demands satisfaction from Nashville's captain for incident at the finish of Game 1 More

Series now heads to Joe Louis Arena tied 1-1 after Nashville allows fewest shots ever to Detroit More

Increased traffic at the front of the net an expressed goal for both teams in Game 2 More

Gabriel Bourque was a playoff standout at two different levels in the previous two seasons More