Detroit right wing Joe Kocur, who missed the first two games withwhat was described as the flu, had blood tests to see if he hadmononucleosis. The tests were negative, and Kocur is expected backtonight. "He's going to be OK," said Wings coach Jacques Demers. Hawks defenseman-right wing Keith Brown is doubtful with a groinpull. But left wing-center Bob Bassen, who was checked hard into theboards late in Game 2 by Detroit's Shawn Burr, is able to play.
The Hawks are 11-27 in playoff series when they have lost the firstgame. Their last comeback was the 1985 Norris Division Final againstMinnesota, which they won in the sixth game on Darryl Sutter's goalin the second overtime. Their Game 2 victory at Detroit Thursdaynight also was their first road victory in the playoffs since thatMinnesota series, ending a nine-game road losing streak.
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