As in the first round, we will offer up results, summaries and items of note for this match up from the Western Division.
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San Jose wins the series 4 games to 3
Friday, April 29-- Detroit 1 at San Jose 2 (1 OT)
Sunday, May 1-- Detroit 1 at San Jose 2
Wednesday, May 4-- San Jose 4 at Detroit 3 (1 OT)
Friday, May 6-- San Jose 3 at Detroit 4
Sunday, May 8-- Detroit 4 at San Jose 3
Tuesday, May 10-- San Jose 1 at Detroit 3
Thursday, May 12-- Detroit 2 at San Jose 3
Game Seven, May 12
San Jose Mercury News-- Guts and glory: San Jose Sharks win!
San jose Mercury News-- You can exhale, Sharks fans, they won by the skin of their fins
San jose Mercury News-- Sweet redemption for Patrick Marleau and Joe Thornton
San jose Mercury News-- Do you believe? Sharks movin' on
San jose Mercury News-- Ryane Clowe's return gives Sharks teammates a boost
San jose Mercury News-- Aftermath of the 3-2 elimination of the Red Wings ...
San Francisco Chronicle-- Return of Ryane Clowe give Shifts lift in Game 7
San Francisco Chronicle-- Patrick Marleau's clear-cut moment for Sharks
San Francisco Chronicle-- Sharks defeat Wings 3-2 in Game 7
San Francisco Examiner-- Sharks clinch series with 3-2 win over Red Wings
Detroit Free Press-- Red Wings suffer heartbreaking end to thrilling series
Detroit Free Press-- Nicklas Lidstrom will take some time before deciding future
Detroit Free Press-- Red Wings ponder adjustments needed to pull them over the top
Detroit Free Press-- The beards are gone, and so is the post seaso - again
Detroit Free Press-- Red Wings' Jimmy Howard excels in playoffs
Detroit Free Press-- Red Wings can't complete comeback for ages
Detroit Free Press-- Red Wings need depth, not much else
Detroit Free Press-- Red Wings just didn't get their fairy-tale ending
Detroit Free Press-- Just never say never again about Game 7
Detroit Free Press-- Red Wings' playoff run ends in Game 7 vs Sharks
Detroit News-- Red Wings' improbable journey still comes up short
Detroit News-- History eludes Red Wings in Game 7 heartbreaker
Detroit News-- Sharks hang on, don't blow it this time
Detroit News-- What's next for Red Wings? Player by Player breakdown
Detroit News-- Close is no consolation for Red Wings
Detroit News-- Nicklas Lidstrom to take time on decision about future
Detroit News-- Niklas Kronwall waits in wings
Detroit News-- Wings need some tweaks, but they've got plenty of grit, character
Detroit News-- Wings game sets viewership record on Fox Sports Detroit
Detroit News-- Danny Boyle and Sharks overcome Wings 'aura'
Detroit News-- Wings hold breath over captain Nicklas Lidstrom
Detroit News-- Goal scorer is Red Wings' only real need
Detroit News-- Danny Cleary, Todd Bertuzzi leave with injuries
Globe and Mail-- Sharks send Red Wings home
USA Today-- Marleau makes difference as Sharks close out Red Wings
USA Today-- Red Wings run out of rallies in Game 7 loss to Sharks
USA Today-- With season over, Red Wings hoping Lidstrom isn't finished
Pregame information
Globe and Mail-- Leadership lifts Red Wings
Globe and Mail-- Sharks down to last chance
Detroit News-- Players always eager to shine in a Game 7
Detroit News-- Ryane Clowe returns to Sharks lineup
Detroit News-- Wings captain, Nicklas Lidstrom not done yet
Detroit News-- Johan Franzen out, Kris Draper in for Wings in Game 7
Detroit News-- Wings' goal: Complete the comeback
Detroit News-- Red Wings ready to cap phenomenal rally
Detroit News-- Physically and mentally, Red Wings silence doubters
Detroit News-- Sharks also battling their underachieving history
Detroit News-- Sharks star Ryane Clowe's status uncertain for Game 7
Detroit News-- Detroit News staff predictions for Game 7
Detroit News-- Wings hope to see Johan Franzen in Game 7
Detroit News-- Wings' rally stuns everyone - except themselves
Detroit Free Press-- Is Red Wings-Sharks Game 7 more about hockey history or hysteria?
Detroit Free Press-- Generational thing - Jimmy Howard and Gordie Howe
Detroit Free Press-- Red Wings' Johan Franzen out, Kris Draper in Game 7 vs Sharks
Detroit Free Press-- Red Wings know the way to Slam Jose
Detroit Free Press-- Red Wings fly to San Jose, seeking final win over Sharks
Detroit Free Press-- Red Wings' Justin Abdelkader discusses bad penalties
San Jose Mercury News-- What will determine if Clow plays?
San Jose Mercury News-- Sharks keep Clowe away from the microphones...
San Francisco Chronicle-- Sharks' McLellan says Game 7 isn't about momentum
San Francisco Chronicle-- Ryane Clow will be a game-time decision tonight
San Francisco Examiner-- Sharks downplay lack of momentum going into Game 7
San Francisco Examiner-- F Ryane Clow returns for Sharks for Game 7
Game Six, May 10
Globe and Mail-- Red Wings claw back from the brink
National Post-- Red Wings rally in third period to force Game 7
Detroit Free Press-- Wings 3, Sharks 1, comeback Red Wings are on cusp of history
Detroit Free Press-- Again, Red Wings victory snared from the jaws of defeat
Detroit Free Press-- Web abuzz with cheers for Detroit Red Wings, jeers for San Jose Sharks
Detroit Free Press-- How to beat Sharks? Go one bite at a time
Detroit Free Press-- Video pairs Wings footage with Chrysler Super Bowl ad
Detroit Free Press-- Valtteri Filpuula shows skill Red Wings expect of him
Detroit Free Press-- Antti Niemi nearly stole a victory for Sharks
Detroit Free Press-- Red Wings notes, quotes from Game 6 win over Sharks
Detroit Free Press-- Hockey gods made Red Wings fans sweat out this one
Detroit Free Press-- Sharks can start something, but can't finish it
Detroit Free Press-- Red Wings beat Sharks to force Game 7
Detroit News-- A match made in 7: Wings back from the brink
Detroit News-- Sharks surely feel sunk
Detroit News-- Valtteri Filppula steps to the Wings' forefront
Detroit News-- Red Wings rally again to force Game 7
Detroit News-- Valtteri Filppula perseveres, triumphs in Game 6
Detroit News-- Antti Niemi might be Sharks' last, best hope
Detroit News-- Wings goaltender Jimmy Howard's dreams come true with win
Detroit News-- Sharks' Game 6 success runs out
San Jose Mercury News-- Four-gone conclusion?
San Jose Mercury News-- San Jose Sharks lose again 3-1
San Jose Mercury News-- Ryane Clowe sidelined by upper body injury
San Jose Mercury News-- Red Wings just won't quit
San Jose Mercury News-- Sharks can't put away Red Wings
San Jose Mercury News-- Let's talk about that word "gutless"
San Jose Mercury News-- Sharks need to convince themselves, not us, that history is irrelevant
San Francisco Chronicle-- Red Wings beat Sharks 3-1 to force Game 7
San Francisco Examiner-- Red Wings beat Sharks 3-1 to force Game 7
San Francisco Examiner-- Sharks stars fading when it counts in NHL playoffs
Pre game information
Detroit Free Press-- Mike Modano in, Johan Franzen out for Red Wings in Game 6
Detroit Free Press-- Red Wings must rely on familiar formula for toughness to force Game 7
Detroit Free Press-- Nicklas Lidstrom: Red Wings still face 'an uphill battle'
Detroit Free Press-- Sharks are like a fish out of water in the playoffs -- they flop
Detroit Free Press-- Columnist says Sharks would lose Game 7 if it came to that
Detroit Free Press-- Jeremy Roenick asks what's a better word for gutless?
Detroit Free Press-- Who else is 'gutless'?
Detroit Free Press-- Red Wings trying to keep season alive in Game 6 vs. Sharks
Detroit Free Press-- Red Wings arrive home, hope to fly in San Jose again
Detroit News-- Wings' Babcock seeks stronger play from Flippula line
Detroit News-- Wings' Johan Franzen, Sharks' Ryane Clowe out for Game 6
Detroit News-- Revived Red Wings putting pressure on Sharks
Detroit News-- Hockeytown's house of hope
Detroit News-- Henrik Zetterberg is back in playoff zone for Red Wings
Detroit News-- Red Wings comeback creates Hockeytown heroes
Detroit News-- Johan Franzen stays quiet on status
San Jose Mercury News-- San Jose Sharks leading scorer Ryane Clowe out for Game 6 ...
San Jose Mercury News-- Sharks in trouble if Red Wings series goes seven games
San Jose Mercury News-- Containing Datsyuk will be key for Sharks
San Jose Mercury News-- Sharks need more from embattled Marleau
San Jose Mercury News-- Modano in for Franzen, more on Clowe's injury ...
San Jose Mercury News-- Clowe's injury is upper body ...
San Jose Mercury News-- The Sharks head to Detroit and Roenick doesn't back down ...
San Jose Mercury News-- Aftermath of another 4-3 loss: that Red Wing game winner...
San Francisco Chronicle-- Roenick's criticism of Sharks' Marleau personal
San Francisco Examiner-- Red Wings' Babcock eyes a Game 7 against Sharks
Globe and Mail-- Patrick Marleau the scapegoat thus far
Globe and Mail-- Sharks winger Clowe to miss Game 6
National Post-- While Sharks struggle, Wings show their pedigree
National Post-- Sharks, Wings both without key personnel in Game 6
Game Five, May 8
Globe and Mail-- Red Wings stay alive against Sharks
National Post-- Red Wings refuse to go quietly
Detroit Free Press-- Resilient Red Wings force Game 6
Detroit Free Press-- Red Wings' Kronwall sends message with big on Sharks' Clowe
Detroit News-- Third period rally suddenly makes this series interesting
Detroit News-- Wings jump the Sharks in third period, keep series alive
Detroit News-- Wings will their way to Game 5 victory
Detroit News-- Wings goaltender Jimmy Howard keeps thriving in postseason
Detroit News-- Tomas Holmstrom tips in winner, Wings' rally stuns Sharks
San Jose Mercury News-- Sharks fail again to eliminate Red Wings, series heads to Game 6
San Jose Mercury News-- Niemi deserves some blame, but not all
San Jose Mercury News-- Resolute Red Wings take over in third period
San Jose Mercury News-- Sharks miss many chances, but more opportunities remain
San Francisco Chronicle-- Wings roar back to beat Sharks in Game 5
San Francisco Chronicle-- Sharks' fate tied to power play
San Francisco Chronicle-- Red Wings beat Sharks 4-3 to stay alive
Pre game information
Detroit Free Press-- Red Wings captain Nicklas Lidstrom's star quality holding up ...
Detroit Free Press-- Game 5 victory could be springboard for more Red Wing wins
Detroit Free Pres-- Filppula trying to get back on scoring track
Detroit Free Press-- Red Wings face another win or go home game tonight
Detroit Free Press-- Sharks need more from Patrick Marleau
Detroit Free Pres-- Wings' Kronwall takes Ryane Clowe's comment as a compliment
Detroit Free Press-- Red Wings looking to sharpen up for Game 5 ...
Detroit Free Press-- Drew Miller replaces Jiri Hudler for Game 5
Detroit News-- Return of second-line impact good for Red Wings
Detroit News-- Red Wings again prepared to give all Sunday in San Jose
Detroit News-- Good chances something Wings can't allow Sharks in Game 5
San Jose Mercury News-- San Jose Sharks hope to halt Red Wings' momentum
San Jose Mercury News-- San Jose Sharks need more from Pointless Patrick Marleau
San Jose Mercury News-- Detroit Red Wings' Nicklas Lidstrom better than ever
San Jose Mercury News-- A look ahead to Game 5 back at the Shark Tank
San Francisco Examiner-- Red Wings try to avoid elimination again in Game 5
San Francisco Chronicle-- Stanley Cup expectations perhaps just premature
San Francisco Chronicle-- Sharks eager to end Wings series soon
Globe and Mail-- Will 'Wings find their way in San Jose?
Game Four, May 6
Detroit Free Press-- Detroit 4, San Jose 3: Red Wings not dead in the water
Detroit Free Press-- Nicklas Lidstrom's two goals lift Red Wings
Detroit Free Press-- Despite loss, Sharks smell blood in the water
Detroit Free Press-- Sharks bit off more than they could chew Friday
Detroit Free Press-- Red Wings' Mike Modano a tough scratch for Mike Babcock
Detroit News-- On the brink, Red Wings win Game 4 to keep series alive
Detroit News-- Wings say no way to San Jose
Detroit News-- Wings captain Nicklas Lidstrom still best player on the ice
Detroit News-- Darren Helm bails Wings out
Detroit News-- Game 3 goats are grand in Wings' Game 4 win
Detroit News-- Wings' penalty killers stuff the Sharks
Detroit News-- Early letdown costly to San Jose
San Jose Mercury News-- Sharks missed golden opportunities on power plays
San Jose Mercury News-- This time around, Sharks bit off more than they could chew
San Jose Mercury News-- Proud Detroit Red Wings find the energy and the way to stay alive
San Jose Mercury News-- Aftermath of a 4-3 loss: Clowe's preferred target ...
San Francisco Examiner-- Late goal keeps Red Wings alive vs. Sharks
San Francisco Chronicle-- No Sweep - Wings-Sharks series coming back to S. J.
Globe and Mail-- Wings stay alive with Game 4 win
Pre game information
Detroit Free Press-- Red Wings hold optional skate, evaluate their 3-0 series deficit
Detroit Free Press-- Don't expect Nicklas Lidstrom to retire after this season
Detroit News-- Wings close to being shattered by their mirror image - the Sharks
Detroit News-- Game 4 might be last one for Wings forward Mike Modano
Detroit News-- Soft-spoken Shark Devin Setoguchi not getting caught up in his success
Detroit News-- Wings' penalty killers must be more effective
Detroit News-- Sharks retain focus, won't let up
Detroit News-- Red Wings grasping for answers
Detroit News-- Wings hope good fortune finally bounces their way
Detroit News-- Wings in dangerous waters, and Sharks are circling
San Jose Mercury News-- Sharks hope similarities to 2010 Red Wings series end here
San Jose Mercury News-- Joe Thornton's impact in post season extends beyond ...
San Jose Mercury News-- Against the Red Wings, Niemi becomes the goalie the Sharks ...
Game Three, May 4
Detroit Free Press-- For Wings, better team doesn't always prevail
Detroit Free Press-- Sharks get the big break in overtime
Detroit Free Press-- Sharks forward Devin Setoguchi too much for Wings
Detroit Free Press-- San Jose 4, Detroit 3 (OT) Red Wings post season in peril
Detroit Free Press-- Sharks go up 3-0 with OT win
Detroit News-- Nightmare continues for Jimmy Howard and Wings
Detroit News-- Sharks break Wings' hearts again in Ot for 3-0 series lead
Detroit News-- Wings' better is not enough
Detroit News-- Game 3 ending all too familiar for Wings
Detroit News-- Devin Setoguchi punishes Wings in the clutch
Detroit News-- Penalty killing remains a problem for Wings
Detroit News-- Justin Abdelkader must regroup for Wings' sake
Detroit News-- It looks like a sad trip home for Wings fan from Saskatoon
San Jose Mercury News-- Sharks had their celebration demonstration down pat
San Jose Mercury News-- Sharks stand pat with lines despite Detroit coach's prediction
San Jose Mercury News-- Sharks place stock in rewind button
San Francisco Examiner-- Rattled Red Wings no match for streaking Sharks
San Francisco Chronicle-- Devin Setoguchi lifts Sharks in OT for 3-0 lead
Pre game information
Globe and Mail-- Red Wings hope home ice is an advantage
National Post-- Babcock demands more from Red Wings
National Post-- Wellwood swimming with Sharks
Detroit Free Press-- What Red Wings must do is simple, but it won't be easy
Detroit Free Press-- Danny Cleary is Red Wings' 'Office pest, pest on the ice'
Detroit Free Press-- Red Wings might utilize face-off ace Kris Draper
Detroit Free Press-- Offense is key for Red Wings in Game 3
Detroit Free Press-- Sharks also mulling line changes for Game 3
Detroit Free Press-- Snow showers were a hot topic again with Wings, Sharks
Detroit Free Press-- Puck control puts Sharks in driver's seat
Detroit Free Press-- Red Wings may play Kris Draper, split Datsyuk and Zetterberg in Game 3
Detroit Free Press-- Red Wings need to step up in battle of the crease
Detroit Free Press-- Rebounds key for Red Wings to emerge from 2-0 hole
Detroit Free Press-- Maybe the Sharks simply are the better team
Detroit Free Press-- How the Red Wings fare down 0-2
Detroit Free Press-- Sharks GM knows team's window to win is still open
Detroit Free Press-- Red Wings trying to figure out moribund power play
Detroit Free Press-- Antti Niemi winning battle in goal vs. Red Wings
Detroit Free Press-- Red Wings need a little anger management
Detroit News-- Wings to shake things up for Game 3 at Joe Louis Arena
Detroit News-- Wings coach Mike Babcock irked by Sharks snow jobs
Detroit News-- Sharks parked in a good spot
Detroit News-- Sharks coach expects changes from his Wings mentor Wednesday
Detroit News-- Wings trying to turn up the traffic
Detroit News-- Scott McLellan keeps heat on his Sharks squad
Detroit News-- Wings' Danny Cleary, Sharks' Ryane Clowe are Newfound(land) friends
Detroit News-- Wings' Kris Draper expects to play, Mike Babcock isn't sure
Detroit News-- Red Wings aren't cooked yet
Detroit News-- Players can spark turnaround for Red Wings
Detroit News-- Penalty issues perplex players
San Jose Mercury News-- Sharks getting money's worth in Wellwood, White
San Jose Mercury News-- Sharks want to hold on to premium parking spots in Red Wings' zone
San Jose Mercury News-- Sharks' Rayane Clowe, Red Wings Danny Cleary bonded by homeland
San Jose Mercury News-- Babcock confirms he'll split Datsyuk and Zetterberg ...
San Jose Mercury News-- Light mood, line changes, passport problem...
San Jose Mercury News-- Sharks mix up their top lines at practice...
San Francisco Examiner-- Sharks don't want to give Red Wings any big ideas
San Francisco Chronicle-- Late goal keeps Red Wings alive against Sharks
San Francisco Chronicle-- Jimmy Howard says Sharks' spray no bother
Game Two, May 1
Detroit Free Press-- Confident Sharks own Red Wings
Detroit Free Press-- Red Wings drop second straight to Sharks
Detroit Free Press-- Red Wings go down 2-0 in Round 2
Detroit Free Press-- Red Wings goalie Jimmy Howard's heroics 'not satisfying'
Detroit Free Press-- Surprise! Sharks' Antti Niemi turns into the anti-sieve
Detroit Free Press-- Red Wings squander early chances
Detroit Free Press-- Sharks know series with Wings far from over
Detroit Free Press-- Confident Sharks own Red Wings
Detroit News-- Twice-bitten Wings must step up their game against Sharks
Detroit News-- Red Wings down 2-0 in series after loss to Sharks
Detroit News-- Sharks have won twice by working harder
Detroit News-- Sharks have gotten inside the Red Wings' heads
Detroit News-- Sharks' unselfish, clutch ways give them edge over Red Wings
Detroit News-- Wings goaltender Jimmy Howard patiently waits for offense to wake up
Detroit News-- Wings offense looks for jump-start at home
Detroit News-- Red Wings can't waste time, must crank it up against sharks
San Jose Mercury News-- Sharks beat Red Wings to take 2-0 series lead
San Jose Mercury News-- Sharks taking up residence in Red Wings' heads
San Jose Mercury News-- Howard says Sharks won't get under his skin
San Jose Mercury News-- Like last spring, Red Wings find themselves two games down to Sharks
San Jose Mercury News-- Sharks covering ice with a lot of detail
San Francisco Chronicle-- Sharks not letting up
San Francisco Chronicle-- Snow showers predominate around Detroit net
San Francisco Chronicle-- Sharks beat Wings 2-1, take 2-0 series lead
Globe and Mail-- Sharks take 2-0 series lead on Wings
National Post-- Sharks put Wings in deeper hole
Pre game information
Detroit News-- Wings can't waste time, must crank it up vs. Sharks
Detroit News-- Panic-free Red Wings looking to shake off Game 1 funk
Detroit News-- Wings' Mike Babcock considers lineup changes after lackluster opener
Detroit News-- Red Wings need more than Jimmy Howard to survive this series
Detroit News-- Wings can't afford penalties against the Sharks
Detroit Free Press-- Even these talented Red Wings can't afford to lose Game 2 to Sharks
Detroit Free Press-- Red Wings ready to rebound in Game 2
Detroit Free Press-- Mike Babcock to keep Pavel Datsyuk, Henrik Zetterberg together
Detroit Free Press-- Sharks must follow Joe Pavelski's lead
Detroit Free Press-- Red Wings' Johan Franzen is moving closer to playoff form
San Jose Mercury News-- Sharks playing their own game of torture
San Jose Mercury News-- Joe Paavelski's intensity gives Sharks a big boost ...
San Jose Mercury News-- Goalie hears it from Sharks fans
San Jose Mercury News-- Penalty calls, Wellwood's numbers and more
San Jose Mercury News-- Temporary drama surrounding Datsyuk ...
San Francisco Chronicle-- Sharks OT win "flattering" to Detroit coach
San Francisco Chronicle-- Noon start may be better for Red Wings than Sharks
Globe and Mail-- Pavelski gives Sharks early edge on Wings
Game One, April 29
Detroit News-- Sharks bounce past Red Wings for overtime victory
Detroit News-- Jimmy Howard's stellar play almost leads Wings to victory
Detroit Free Press-- Red Wings suffer unlucky deflection on Howard's big night
Detroit Free Press-- San Jose 2, Detroit 1 (OT): Red Wings falter late in Game 1
Detroit Free Press-- Scrums are 'waste of energy right now'
Detroit Free Press- Filppula's Euro education
San Jose Mercury News-- Benn Ferriero's OT goal lifts San Jose Sharks to a victory...
San Jose Mercury News-- Aftermath of a 2-1 OT victory over Detroit
San Jose Mercury News-- Mistakes happen, forgetting them is key
San Francisco Chronicle-- Benn Ferriero's goal nets Sharks 2-1 win in opener
San Francisco Chronicle-- With others scoring goals, Thornto steps up defense
Globe and Mail-- Sharks stop Red Wings in OT
National Post-- Sharks rally to beat Wings in overtime
Pre-game Information
Detroit Free Press-- Red Wings' penalty kill must be sharp against the Sharks
Detroit Free Press-- Time for Red Wings goalie Jimmy Howard to step up again
Detroit Free Press-- Red Wings' path to redemption runs through San Jose
Detroit Free Press-- Red Wings 'Office' fans say they'll miss Michael Scott
Detroit Free Press-- Rested Wings better match for San Jose?
Detroit Free Press-- Red Wings' Mike Babcock won't rush Johan Franzen's return
Detroit Free Press-- Sharks must brace for return of Red Wings' Henrik Zetterberg
Detroit Free Press-- It's Red Wings vs. Sharks in Round 2 repeat
Detroit Free Press-- Uh oh, publicity shy Pavel Datsyuyk profiled in new Sports Illustrated
Detroit News-- Red Wings rise up, discover motivation
Detroit News-- Detroit News predictions
Detroit News-- 5 keys to the Wings-Sharks series
Detroit News-- Wings veteran Mike Modano could sit - again
Detroit News-- Red Wings vs Sharks Matchups
Detroit News-- Analyst Barry Melrose picking Wings in six games
Detroit News-- Sharks defenseman Dan Boyle eyes a turnaround against Red Wings
Detroit News-- Mike Babcock mum on which Wings forwards will sit in Game 1
Detroit News-- Red Wings have to keep up pressure against Sharks
Detroit News-- Hungry Red Wings out for revenge against tough Sharks
San Jose Mercury News-- Series clinching goal another step in Joe Thornton's ...
San Jose Mercury News-- Sharks have ever so slight edge over Red Wings
San Jose Mercury News-- What happened to home ice advantage?
San Jose Mercury News-- Dan Boyle hopes to shake off subpar series against Kings
San Jose Mercury News-- San Jose Sharks' series winning goal unleashes Joe Thornton's...
San Jose Mercury News-- Getting ready for Red Wings: Strength against strength...
San Jose Mercury News-- Gearing up for Detroit: McLellan's past and present...
San Francisco Chronicle-- Previewing the Sharks Red Wings series
San Francisco Chronicle-- Sharks get Red Wings as Canucks defeat Blackhawks
A review of all the round two series action can be found here.
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