_1, Detroit, Datsyuk 7 (Bertuzzi, Franzen), 4:58. 2, Detroit, Ericsson 1 (V.Filppula), 11:04. Penalties_Stamkos, TB (cross-checking), 18:37.
Second Period_3, Tampa Bay, St. Louis 7 (Purcell, Bergeron), 9:35 (pp). 4, Tampa Bay, Stamkos 16 (Gilroy, Lecavalier), 19:46. Penalties_Bertuzzi, Det (unsportsmanlike conduct), 4:39; Ericsson, Det (tripping), 8:09; Thompson, TB (slashing), 10:28.
Third Period_5, Detroit, Holmstrom 4 (Lidstrom, Datsyuk), 4:22 (pp). 6, Detroit, Helm 3 (Kindl, Ericsson), 13:14. Penalties_Brunnstrom, Det (goaltender interference), :23; Brewer, TB (hooking), 4:13; Hudler, Det (high-sticking), 10:35; Lecavalier, TB, double minor (high-sticking), 14:45.
Shots on Goal_Tampa Bay 8-6-9_23. Detroit 18-5-12_35.
Power-play opportunities_Tampa Bay 1 of 4; Detroit 1 of 5.
Goalies_Tampa Bay, Roloson 6-7-1 (35 shots-31 saves). Detroit, Howard 14-5-1 (23-21).
A_20,066 (20,066). T_2:30.
Referees_Mike Leggo, Tim Peel. Linesmen_Derek Amell, Darren Gibbs.