The Red Wings thrashed the Canucks in the opening game of a home and home series in Detroit. They now meet 2 days later in Vancouver. The Canucks are equally poor at home or away this season. The Red Wings are just .500 on the road. The Canucks defense is still very questionable; they've given up 20 goals in their 4 games since the break, which is even worse than their season's average of 4 per game. While the Red Wings have struggled to score goals this season, They have a big edge on defense and in the net, especially when Husso is playing. He has won 5 of his last 7 games with a save %of .923.

The Canucks still have some firepower, but losing Horvat has hurt. Even if Detroit's offense is a little anemic, Vancouver's defense and goalie can make any team's offense look like stars. I am on the Underdog today. Take Detroit to steal this one on the road.