An absolute must in Stanley Cup play is protect home ice and both Penguins and Red Wings did just that through the first four games of the seven games NHL Playoffs Finals series. Now the battle for the Stanley Cup becomes a best of three as the series kicks into alternating venu with game-5 in Detroit Saturday night. Either team that can steal a win on the road stands a good chance of winning the 2009 Stanley Cup.

Oddsmakers at Sportsbook.com list the Red Wings as 1.5-chalk favorites with a 5.5 goal total. Detroit is -155 favorite on the Sportsbook moneyline while Pittsburgh backers are getting +135 moneyline juice on away ice.

Sidney Crosby potted his 15th goal of the postseason in Game 4 on Thursday as the Penguins defeated the Red Wings 4-2. The Penguins won that game as -135 favorites, and the six goals made it OVER the posted over/under (5.5).

Evgeni Malkin scored on the power play, and Jordan Staal netted a shorthanded marker for the Pens. Tyler Kennedy added an insurance marker, while Marc-Andre Fleury made 37 saves in the win. Darren Helm and Brad Stuart replied for the Red Wings. Chris Osgood stopped 27 shots in a losing effort.
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