Franzen tops Howe in Wings sweep

DETROIT — The Detroit Red Wings lack the household names they had the last time they hoisted the Stanley Cup.

The way they’re playing, though, anybody remotely interested in hockey knows — or will find out soon — who’s on the team.

Johan Franzen already has 11 goals through two rounds, surpassing the post-season total Steve Yzerman, Brett Hull or any player on the 2002 team that looked like a future wing of the Hall of Fame.

Wings-Avs may end with surprising sweep

DENVER — The ailing Colorado Avalanche will be without centre Peter Forsberg and forward Ryan Smyth for Game 4 against the Detroit Red Wings.

Forsberg, who’s dealing with a balky ankle and a strained groin, missed the first two games of the series before returning for Game 3.