Red Wings change goaltenders for next game vs. Predators

Red Wings coach Mike Babcock told Hasek he would sit because Osgood was starting Game 5 against the Nashville Predators, who won two straight at home to even the first-round series 2-all.

‘Ozzie has an opportunity,’ Babcock said Thursday. ‘We’ll see what he does with it.’

Detroit hosts the pivotal Game 5 in the best-of-seven series Friday night.

‘I’m 100 percent ready,’ Osgood said.

The Red Wings played Osgood in 43 regular-season games and Hasek in 41, but Babcock had planned only to play the six-time Vezina Trophy winner in the playoffs.

‘This is Plan B,’ acknowledged Babcock, adding Osgood had a strong regular season.

Hasek was benched after giving up three goals on 14 shots in Wednesday’s 3-2 loss at Nashville, and Osgood had 13 saves in relief.

‘It was a disappointing performance,’ Hasek said.