Johan Franzen has never quite put on a postseason performance like he has so far in this year's playoffs.

Franzen set a new career high during the regualar season by scoring 27 goals and has led Detroit through the first two rounds of the playoffs with his offensive production.

He currently leads all players with 12 goals in just 11 games and leads the league in plyaoff scoring with 15 points. In the Western Semifinals against Colorado, Franzen scored an incredible nine goals, including two hat-tricks, during Detroit's four game sweep. The nine goals set a club record for most goals in a playoff series, breaking Gordie Howe's old record of eight goals.

Last night was Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals and Franzen was back at it, tipping in a goal to help the Wings to a 4-1 victory.

"He's been great. He's a big, big man with lots of skill. We're lucky to have him," Red Wings coach Mike Babcock said.

Franzen and the Wings will get back on the ice tomorrow night for Game 2 in Detroit.

Posted By: Luke Ventura