The last time the Detroit Red Wings faced the Chicago Blackhawks, they sent them home packing, going on to the Stanley Cup Final after a 4-1 series victory.
Of course, that was in 2009, and this is now.
The Blackhawks scored the most points in the NHL this season (77) en route to the Western Conference's No. 1 seed. They finished off the regular season going 7-2-1 in their last 10 games.
The Red Wings, on the other hand, secured a playoff spot in the last game of the regular season.
But Detroit's thrilling 4-3 series win over the No. 2 seed Anaheim Ducks in the first round of the playoffs gives the team hope. The Red Wings proved that they could defy the odds after emerging with four one-goal victories in the series.
Of course, Chicago played like the No. 1 seed that it is against the Minnesota Wild in the first round, winning the series in five games. Chicago's offense (averaging 3.4 goals per game in the playoffs) will surely test Detroit's defense. Chicago's defense also allowed a minuscule 1.4 goals per game against the Wild.
Chicago won all four regular-season matchups. ...
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