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Wednesday, May 27, 2009

Red Wings bounce Blackhawks in overtime

Darren Helm scored 3:58 into overtime as the hometown Detroit Red Wings eliminated the Chicago Blackhawks 2-1 in Game 5 of the Western Conference final on Wednesday night.

Daniel Cleary tallied in regulation for the defending Stanley Cup champion Red Wings, who clinched the best-of-seven series 4-1, and will meet the Pittsburgh Penguins in a rematch of last year's Stanley Cup final.

Chris Osgood posted 30 saves in the win.

Patrick Kane scored the tying goal with 7:07 left in regulation and Cristobal Huet faced 46 shots in defeat for the fourth-ranked Blackhawks.

More to come

With files from The Associated Press