*8* SURE SHOT on Tampa Bay Lightning.

Atlantic Division-rivals the Tampa Bay Lightning and the Detroit Red Wings will both play their first game since the All Star game when they match up at Amalie Arena Wednesday night. The Red Wings have won two meetings home in Detroit already this season, but I think the Lightning will take revenge in their building tonight.

Here are my keys to the game:

1. The Lightning's Defense - Tampa Bay has won eight of its last nine with only a total of 19 goals allowed with two shutouts in that span. Detroit has mustered only 12 goals through its last five games.

2. Home Cookin' - The Lightning have won six straight at Amalie Arena and they've won six of the last eight when hosting the Red Wings with playoffs included. They've allowed five goals during a four-game regular-season home winning streak in the series.

3. X-Factor - Tampa Bay's Valtteri Filppula has 12 points in his last 13 games.

Selection: This is a play on the Tampa Bay Lightning (8*)