Every Monday (I hope) I want to post my picks as the Red Wings’ three stars of the week.  This is clearly a biased endeavor, and may or may not take actual statistical accomplishments into account.

#3: Dan Cleary
2-3-5 for this past week, and was +7.  He’s rounding into form, finally, and contributing offensively.  The line with him, Zetterberg and Leino looks strong.

#2: Niklas Kronwall
3-4-7 for the week, with at least 2 points in all three games.  Junior’s been solid on the power play, getting 2 goals and an assist on the man advantage.

#1: Henrik Zetterberg

This is a no-brainer if ever there was one.  4-5-9 in the last three games, with a hat trick and 5 points on Saturday against the Ducks.  Not only has Zata been blowing up the score sheet, he’s just been a beast on the ice.  He was everywhere–on the forecheck, mucking around in the corners, and busting to get back on defense.  And to the joy of Wings fans (apparently those even outside of Michigan), he scored free Arby’s curly fries for all with his hat trick.

Kronwall said:

“He kind of took over. He’s been playing really well for us as of late. He had some good chances early, too, and he stuck with it and really came through when we needed him the most.”

Of both Cleary and Zetterberg, Babcock said:

“I thought that whole line was great,” coach Mike Babcock said of Zetterberg, Cleary and Ville Leino, a line that accounted for four of the seven goals. “I thought Cleary (goal and two assists) was fantastic. But whenever we play against the dominant players in this league, Zetterberg always lifts his game and he did that tonight.”

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