The set-up: The Leafs are 2-2-1 and they'll be looking for a much better defensive performance here in my estimation after getting embarrassed 7-3 at home by Tampa Bay most recently. Previous to that the Leafs lost 6-5 in a shootout to the Habs and 3-2 to the Blues. Toronto goaltender Frederick Anderson is now 2-2-0 with a 3.75 GAA. Anderson has to be feeling confident here though as he's 7-1 with a 2.60 GAA lifetime vs. Detroit.
The pick: Detroit won't be rolling over though. The Red Wings enter at 3-1, most recently taking down the Ducks 3-1. Netminder Jonathan Bernier (2-0-0 on the year with a 2.50 GAA and a .912 save percentage) made 33 saves. There's been plenty of scoring for these two teams in the early going, but I believe the stage is now set for more of a defensive affair. I'm on the under.
10* TOTAL EXPRESS on the UNDER Leafs/Wings.