Petr Mrazek stole a game for the . What does he have in the way of an encore?Game 2 of the Wings' starts about 3 p.m. ET Saturday, and the host will be looking to even the series. TV coverage: NBC, NBC Sports Network, Canada's CBC and French-language TVA.MORE: | | | | | Mrazek, a rookie, plugged the leak in Detroit's defense in . Starting
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Xavien Howard Jersey win but it's over. We need to go step by step and get the second one," he told media members, via . "I'm trying to make every game the same and trying to win the game. That's what matters."It gives you confidence sure. It helps you for the next game. But it's over and we have to look for the second game."NEED PLAYOFF TICKETS? Before Mrazek's win, the most recent Wings rookie goalie to win
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