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ALLEN PARK, Mich. Keon Broxton Jersey . - The Detroit Lions have 13 takeaways this season — three less than all of last season — and the defence isnt the only unit pleased with the performance. "Its huge. Our whole defence has been making plays; every facet of it," quarterback Matthew Stafford said Tuesday. "The d-line, the linebackers, the DBs — everybody is getting their hands on footballs and turning them back over to us, and as an offence, you love it." Thats one of the reasons the Lions have already matched last seasons win total. The Lions have 10 interceptions in this seasons first six games, including two by linebacker DeAndre Levy in Sundays 31-17 win at Cleveland. Levy is tied for the league lead in interceptions with four — the most by a Lions linebacker since 1989 — and the team shares the league lead with Buffalo and Kansas City. Add three fumble recoveries and Detroit is in the upper third of the league in total takeaways. Coach Jim Schwartz isnt surprised by the number of interceptions — especially with a defensive line that includes Ndamukong Suh and Nick Fairley. "I think a lot of it has to do with the guys up front," he said. "I think a lot of good things happen when you put pressure on the quarterback and some of those good things are turnovers. It was an area we lacked in last year and weve seen some good things in the first six games. "We still have a long way to go, but when you look at our four wins, when we win the turnover battle, it puts us in good position to win the game." Detroit has returned an interception and a fumble recovery for touchdowns this season and set the offence up with short fields after other takeaways. "Game-changing plays like that, chances to have great field position, is all you can ask for," Stafford said. Cornerback Rashean Mathis said the Lions take the field hoping for at least three more takeaways than the opposing defence. Hes glad to be part of a unit thats done its part so far. "It always feels good to get our hands on a ball as a defensive unit," he said. "If we can top that total or double that total, its going to be a plus for us at the end of the year." The fast start has prompted talk of a post-season berth, but several players deflected such buzz with the old "one-game-at-a-time" mantra. Still, Mathis said Detroit expected to be in contention when it broke camp. "That was our expectation at 0-0," he said. "We knew we had the capability, we knew we had the talent — its just a matter of how we execute." The Lions, who played four of their first six games away from home, welcome Cincinnati on Sunday and play host to Dallas on Oct. 27 before taking their bye week. Notes: The Lions signed tight end Dorin Dickerson and released receiver Patrick Edwards on Tuesday. Dickerson caught nine passes in 11 games for Buffalo last season but was released before the end of training camp. Edwards had five catches in three games this season. . Mathis, who did not finish the Cleveland game due to a groin injury, said he feels fine and is working to be ready for Sundays game. Christian Yelich Jersey .com) - Patrik Elias registered the winner in the shootout as New Jersey nipped Toronto 2-1 at Prudential Center on Wednesday. Robin Yount Jersey .com) - St. Louis Blues right wing Vladimir Tarasenko, Detroit Red Wings center Pavel Datsyuk and Pittsburgh Penguins goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury have been selected as the NHLs top players for last week. http://www.brewersteamshop.com/Brewers-Cecil-Cooper-Kids-Jersey/ . -- The Phoenix Coyotes have won three in a row for the first time in 4 1/2 months, and theyve done it just in time for the stretch run to the playoffs.MINSK, Belarus -- From a disallowed goal to a penalty kill in the final minutes, Team Canada didnt enjoy a lot of easy moments in beating Norway 3-2. But thats exactly how coach Dave Tippett wanted it, as his team got the regulation victory it needed Tuesday to finish first in Group A at the world hockey championship. "We played well, and I like that we got pushed right to the end," Tippett said. "If it wouldve been a 5-1 or 6-1 game, maybe you get into bad habits, you just kind of float through it. This pushed us as a team, and the harder you get pushed as a team the better you get in a short amount of time. I like the fact that we won the game, obviously, but I like the fact that it was a close game." It was close because Norway took the lead, and then Canada had a would-be goal by Kevin Bieksa waved off for goaltender interference because Jonathan Huberdeau had his stick in the crease. And it remained close even after Joel Ward scored the second of his two goals, the eventual game winner, midway through the third because Norway didnt go away. Canada outshot Norway 42-16 and only beat goaltender Steffen Soberg three times, on Wards two on the power play and Mark Scheifeles at even strength. Meanwhile, James Reimer gave up goals to Anders Bastiansen and Mads Hansen that came about from defensive miscues but still improved to 3-0-1 in the tournament. "This is one of those games where you really just have to grind it out and battle because they protect so well, they collapse so well, and sometimes you just pass the puck around the outside but you cant really get to the good scoring areas," Reimer said. "I think were just happy to grind this one out." Canada, which finished the preliminary round with 18 points and a 6-0-1 record, will face Finland in Group B in the quarter-final round Thursday. Along the way, the Canadians outscored opponents 28-13, and their only blemish was a shootout loss to France. Tippett seemed pleased with his teams progression to this point. "Most of our players didnt play for three weeks and as you get back into game shape, your game starts to elevate," he said. "Every game our players continue to pick up a step." Finishing first in the group assured Canada of avoiding powerhouse Russia until a potential gold-medal game Sunday. The United States, led by Tyler Johnson and Seth Jones, could wind up on Canadas side of the bracket, pending the result of Russia-Belarus on Tuesday night. The chance to pass Sweden for first place almost slipped away Tuesday agaiinst Norway at Chizhovka-Arena. Eric Sogard Jersey. Canada fell behind on a power-play goal by Bastiansen and then had to overcome some frustration later in the first. It looked like Bieksa scored a power-play goal at the 15:01 mark, but it was waved off apparently because Huberdeau had his stick in the crease. Tippett said the referee wouldnt come over to explain the decision, which seemed to stem from the IIHF rule that an attacking player cannot have even his stick blade in the crease when the puck goes into the net. "I didnt think my skate was in the crease. I guess it was the stick," Huberdeau said. "I dont know the call, but it was the call and you cant do anything. Its not a big deal." It wouldve been a much bigger deal had it cost Canada the chance to win in regulation. But with seven power plays, including five after Bieksas goal was disallowed, there were plenty of opportunities to keep it from being the reason for a loss. "We were not going to let one call ruin the whole day for us," said Ward, who now has six goals and is tied with teammate Cody Hodgson and Frances Antoine Roussel for second in the tournament behind Russias Viktor Tikhonov. Canada managed to grind away at Norway enough, and Tippett had special praise for the fourth line of Ward, Scheifele and Sean Monahan. "We had lots of opportunities, but (the Norwegians) kept the game very tight," Tippett said. "They did a good job penalty-killing against us, and I was proud of our guys to just keep pushing, not get frustrated and hopefully wed find the chances we needed to win." Once they did, the Canadians could start to look ahead to elimination play. "Get some playoffs going here," Reimer said. "To get going to the quarter-finals here, I think were jelling well as a team. We have some good chemistry. Hopefully things bode well in the playoffs." NOTES -- Alex Burrows missed his second straight game with a charley horse suffered in a knee-on-knee hit Friday against Italy. Tippett said he skated each of the past two days, would practise with the team the next time it was on the ice and would be ready to play in Thursdays quarter-final game. ... Reimer approached Soberg, who made 39 saves on 42 shots, after the game to ask why he wasnt playing in the NHL. 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