In order to head into another four-day layoff on a three-game win streak, the Detroit Red Wings will need to achieve the quick start that Mike Babcock so demands.
Tonight's game has a few interesting story lines. One is the rematch of the home opener (where the Ducks fell to a 4-0 loss against the Red Wings), where Pavel Datsyuk got his first, and likely only, Gordie Howe hat-trick of his career.
After starting the season 0-3, the Ducks are playing better, winning two of their last three games. Though they are sure to bring their physical—often undisciplined—play back into Joe Louis Arena, they're not likely to be as easy to knock off as they were the first time.
The Red Wings are currently in second place in the Central Division behind Chicago, however, the Wings do have three games in hand on the Blackhawks. A win tonight (and a Chicago loss) would tie them for first.
Here are some additional story lines to follow tonight:
With Todd Bertuzzi questionable, Justin Abdelkader could make his season debut.
Detroit's leading scorer, Todd Bertuzzi (not a typo), is nursing a foot ...
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