PREMIUM
Stephen Nover's NHL Game of the Week
(NHL) Detroit vs. Chicago,
Money Line: -155.00 Chicago (Home)
Result: Win
Money Line: -155.00 Chicago (Home)
Result: Win
A few things about the Red Wings' 5-3 upset road win against the Blackhawks on Saturday:
The Red Wings scored their first power play goal in 15 games. Not only do the Red Wings have the worst power play in the NHL, but they also are the worst at killing penalties. Chicago had just one power play opportunity.
It was Detroit's second consecutive victory. The Red Wings have not won three in a row all season.
The Blackhawks played their backup goalie, Malcolm Subban. He isn't very good. Chicago's starting goalie, Kevin Lankinen, is a rookie-of-the-year candidate.
The Red Wings played without their most dynamic offensive player Dylan Larkin. He's out again today. Tyler Bertuzzi also remains sidelined for Detroit so the Red Wings are without two-thirds of their top line. Detroit ranks 30th in scoring averaging two goals a game.
Even with that victory, Detroit is 12-45 in its last 57 road games. It was the first time in five tries this season the Red Wings defeated the Blackhawks. They are 2-8 in their past 10 games versus Chicago.
Despite the loss, the Blackhawks have won eight of their last 11 games.
So, yes, I want the Blackhawks going for me here.
The Red Wings scored their first power play goal in 15 games. Not only do the Red Wings have the worst power play in the NHL, but they also are the worst at killing penalties. Chicago had just one power play opportunity.
It was Detroit's second consecutive victory. The Red Wings have not won three in a row all season.
The Blackhawks played their backup goalie, Malcolm Subban. He isn't very good. Chicago's starting goalie, Kevin Lankinen, is a rookie-of-the-year candidate.
The Red Wings played without their most dynamic offensive player Dylan Larkin. He's out again today. Tyler Bertuzzi also remains sidelined for Detroit so the Red Wings are without two-thirds of their top line. Detroit ranks 30th in scoring averaging two goals a game.
Even with that victory, Detroit is 12-45 in its last 57 road games. It was the first time in five tries this season the Red Wings defeated the Blackhawks. They are 2-8 in their past 10 games versus Chicago.
Despite the loss, the Blackhawks have won eight of their last 11 games.
So, yes, I want the Blackhawks going for me here.