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Detroit Red Wings left wing Drew Miller (20) celebrates his second-period goal with teammates Monday night. (REUTERS)

Third line's the charm for Wings

When Mike Babcock talked about the development of his team this season, the Detroit Red Wings coach credited the evolution of his third line for turning their fortunes around.

Ottawa Senators' Jason Spezza in action against the Pittsburgh Penguins' during NHL Eastern Conference Semifinal playoff hockey action at Scotiabank Place in Ottawa on Sunday May 19,2013. Errol McGihon/The Ottawa Sun/QMI Agency

Walk a mile in Spezza's shoes

Those who have never had back surgery and don’t make a living bent at the waist — moving as fast as they can, battling for pucks, and twisting and turning in three directions at the same time — were questioning Jason Spezza’s toughness and courage.