The Red Wings beat the Blackhawks 2-0 on Thursday night in Game 4 of the second round series to put the NHL's best team during the regular season on the brink of elimination.

When Jimmy Howard wasn't using his glove or pads to deny Jonathan Toews, Detroit's skaters were rattling him and his teammates with a physical presence.

"They are getting frustrated," Howard said. "Our guys are doing a great job in front of the net."