Red Wings without D Stuart

Apr 25, 2008 - 1:07 AM DETROIT (Ticker) -- The Detroit Red Wings were without Brad Stuart for Game One of their Western Conference semifinal series against the Colorado Avalanche on Thursday as the defenseman was in San Jose to be with his pregnant wife.

Stuart, who was acquired from Los Angeles at the trade deadline on February 26, appeared in all six games of the conference quarterfinals against Nashville, recording six penalty minutes and a plus-1 rating.