Penguins (41-23-8, 90 points) at Red Wings (43-21-8, 94 points)
Why does it matter?
This is the toughest contest of the year so far for the Pens. They're playing the second half of a back-to-back, will almost certainly be without Matt Cooke, and are facing a team with a lethal power play.
What has been happening lately?
Why does it matter?
This is the toughest contest of the year so far for the Pens. They're playing the second half of a back-to-back, will almost certainly be without Matt Cooke, and are facing a team with a lethal power play.
What has been happening lately?
- Pens - Another collapse against the Rangers with more dumb penalties (maybe just one, but it was a big one).
- Red Wings - The great feeling of the four game winning streak is gone after a rough Saturday night in Nashville. The Wings will be ticked.
- Do the Pens have a chance to win this game? Really?
- Can Johnson pitch the shutout (he'll be in net tonight)? I think that's the best chance to escape from Detroit with a point or two.
- Will Aaron Asham be able to fill a key role with Matt Cooke likely out of the lineup? Who fills in on the PK?
- Live in their zone. The Pens have become accomplished at dominating the zone time over the past few games. Get that effort level going tonight.
- Stay out of the box. The Wings like to run the subtle interference plays. Don't retaliate, and don't get caught with the free hand (Mike Rupp especially).
- Protect Johnson, who has been shaky early in some of his recent starts. Get the wagons circled and go from there.
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