The playoff upset of one NHL powerhouse likely will benefit several Detroit Red Wings.
The Chicago Blackhawks were swept by the wild-card Nashville Predators in the first round of the Stanley Cup playoffs, making it likely superstar Patrick Kane will go play for the U.S. at the World Championship next month.
If so, he’d improve a squad coached by Wings coach Jeff Blashill and featuring Wings players Jimmy Howard in goal, Dylan Larkin up front and Danny DeKeyser on the back end.
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The tournament runs May 5-21 in Cologne, Germany and Paris.