Boston The Red Wings earned a split in these first two games, which is probably what they would have wanted heading into this playoff series.

But the momentum is squarely back with the Boston Bruins, who on Sunday won convincingly, 4-1.

The way Boston won this game was impressive.

The Bruins played their type of physical game, completely dominated the special teams, and left the Red Wings groping for answers.

Game 3 is at Joe Louis Arena Tuesday, with Game 4 Thursday. Game 5 will be Saturday back in Boston.

The momentum the Red Wings had after Game 1, theyll need to regain.

We were ineffective, period, coach Mike Babcock said. I didnt think we were very good. They were better. We were better than them Game 1. I thought they were way better than us in Game 2.

They were engaged. They won the battles. They were quick, we were slow.

A key point in Game 1 was the Red Wings ability to stay out of the penalty box and not engage in Bostons physical style.

But the Bruins enticed the Red Wings into fighting back, especially in the first period.

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