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Bolts come up empty in Game 3; Red Wings take 2-1 series lead

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DETROIT — The first road game of the playoffs resulted in a power outage for the Lightning.

The highest scoring team in the league fizzled out in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinal, losing 3-0 to Detroit at Joe Louis Arena.

The Red Wings took a 2-1 lead in the best-of-seven series with Game 4 scheduled for Thursday in Detroit.

Pavel Datsyuk and Riley Sheahan scored for the Red Wings while Petr Mrazek piched a 19-save shutout.

Ben Bishop finished with 16 saves to take the loss.

Tampa Bay went 0-for-6 on the power play and wasted a near full minute two-man advantage in the second period.