7:37 pm
February 15

Blackhawks @ Red Wings

Who will WIN this matchup?

Chicago Blackhawks (7-5-4)

@ Detroit Red Wings (4-10-2)

 

Starting Goalies:

Kevin Lankinen (CHI): Unconfirmed

Thomas Greiss (DET): Likely

 

Current odds:

Chicago Blackhawks: (-130)

Detroit Red Wings: (+110)

 

• The Detroit Red Wings got some production from unexpected sources on Saturday. They’re hoping that blossoms into a more diversified offensive attack during their six-game homestand. The Wings wrapped up a 2-4 road trip with a 4-2 victory over the Nashville Predators. They begin an 11-night stretch in Detroit on Monday with the first of back-to-back games against the Chicago Blackhawks. In Saturday’s win over the Predators, Luke Glendening and Adam Erne scored their first goals of the season. Glendening’s goal was his first in 42 contests and he also enjoyed his first career three-point night. Glendening’s value goes beyond scoring stats. He’s won 66 percent of his faceoffs, the best mark in the league.

• The Wings began their trip with a 5-1 clunker against Tampa Bay. They were much more competitive in their last five games. The victory on Saturday avenged a 3-2 loss two nights earlier when the Predators scored a last-minute goal.

• Chicago recorded two home victories over Detroit last month by scores of 4-1 and 6-2. At the time, the Wings were missing a handful of players due to the league’s health and safety COVID-19 protocols. The lopsided nature of those wins stands out for the Blackhawks, since most of their subsequent games haven’t been decided in regulation. Their last three victories have come in overtime, and three of their other 10 games since facing Detroit have gone to overtime or shootouts.

• Alex DeBrincat scored the game-winner 35 seconds into overtime on Saturday in Chicago’s 3-2 home win over Columbus. DeBrincat has collected the decisive goal in three of the Blackhawks’ last five outings.

• The Blackhawks begin a six-game road trip on Monday. Those long journeys include the added challenge of dealing with COVID-19 protocols.

4/10
Confidence
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Chicago Blackhawks
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