These are two defensive minded teams with Vancouver ranking 22nd in scoring and Detroit 23rd. The Canucks give up the third-fewest goals, while the Red Wings surrender the eighth-fewest goals.

I like both goalies, Jimmy Howard for the Red Wings and Jacob Markstrom for the Canucks.

The Red Wings are coming off a highly impressive 4-0 road victory against Edmonton. That was the Red Wings' fifth straight Under game on the road. I see the Red Wings playing a tight checking, conservative game here following that victory in an obvious letdown spot.

I don't feel comfortable, though, laying the price with Vancouver because of its offense. If you discount the Canucks' six-goal explosion against the Capitals, they have scored six goals in their last four games.

The Canucks beat the Penguins, 4-2, at home Saturday. However, they only had 21 shots on goal.