conspiracy

Some would blame countless weak shots. Conspiracy Theorists would blame Bettman for inciting the referees to call early whistles. Nick Lidstrom and Tomas Holmstrom would blame old age.

While there are endless scapegoats and excuses for why the Red Wings can't get the puck in the net, one thing is for sure: they will be having nightmares about Pekka Rinne long after this series is over.