Wings' Johan Franzen Scores 26 Goals in 26 Games

BOULDER, Colorado -- Detroit Red Wings right winger Johan Franzen has carried his hot streak to finish off the regular season into the playoffs.

Franzen had his second hat trick of the playoffs Thursday night in the Wings' 8-2 dismantling of the Colorado Avalanche to sweep their conference semi-final series. The three goals gave him 26 in as many games.

I haven't been paying attention to the playoffs much since the Boston Bruins were bounced in the first round, but I thought I would make note of this remarkable achievement. Franzen is probably the least known of the seven Swedes who now form the core of the Red Wings team.