Predators Seek Atonement In Detroit and Wednesday Wrap-Up
The Nashville Predators (12-8-6) are in Detroit (17-5-3) to face the Red Wings at Joe Louis Arena tonight where they hope to overcome the odds and grab a couple of points in a venue where they have not had success over the years, going 9-20- 7.
The Predators only other meeting with Detroit this year was also at Joe Louis Arena on October 30th when they lost 5-2 and were incredibly short staffed. The Preds were without Francis Bouillon, Jordin Tootoo, Marcel Goc, Ryan Suter, and Matthew Lombardi. Wade Belak dressed as the sixth D-man and never saw the ice.
Detroit is the league leader in offense, scoring 3.44 goals per game while the Preds average less than a goal a game less at 2.35. The Preds actually have the upper hand on allowed goals with a 2.54 average to the Wing's 2.64. In the last ten games, the Preds have only allowed 1.74 goals per game.
If the Preds are to have success tonight they must try to contain the Wings offense and keep scoring chances to a minimum. Over the years, Detroit has rung up impressive numbers in the shot category and I'm sure Barry Trotz has made clearing the ice of second chances a priority.
It is possible that David Legwand could return to the ice for the Predators. He has had success against the Wings in his career and could be a difference make. Oddly enough, J.P. Dumont has his best career statistics against Detroit with 23 points in 29 games with the Wings as a Predator.
Anders Lindback will get his first career start against Wings as he gets his third start in a row since Pekka Rinne's injury. Jimmy Howard is expected to go for Detroit
The Predators will return home after the game and Face the Florida Panthers at Bridgestone Arena on Saturday..
The Nashville Predators (12-8-6) are in Detroit (17-5-3) to face the Red Wings at Joe Louis Arena tonight where they hope to overcome the odds and grab a couple of points in a venue where they have not had success over the years, going 9-20- 7.
The Predators only other meeting with Detroit this year was also at Joe Louis Arena on October 30th when they lost 5-2 and were incredibly short staffed. The Preds were without Francis Bouillon, Jordin Tootoo, Marcel Goc, Ryan Suter, and Matthew Lombardi. Wade Belak dressed as the sixth D-man and never saw the ice.
Detroit is the league leader in offense, scoring 3.44 goals per game while the Preds average less than a goal a game less at 2.35. The Preds actually have the upper hand on allowed goals with a 2.54 average to the Wing's 2.64. In the last ten games, the Preds have only allowed 1.74 goals per game.
If the Preds are to have success tonight they must try to contain the Wings offense and keep scoring chances to a minimum. Over the years, Detroit has rung up impressive numbers in the shot category and I'm sure Barry Trotz has made clearing the ice of second chances a priority.
It is possible that David Legwand could return to the ice for the Predators. He has had success against the Wings in his career and could be a difference make. Oddly enough, J.P. Dumont has his best career statistics against Detroit with 23 points in 29 games with the Wings as a Predator.
Anders Lindback will get his first career start against Wings as he gets his third start in a row since Pekka Rinne's injury. Jimmy Howard is expected to go for Detroit
The Predators will return home after the game and Face the Florida Panthers at Bridgestone Arena on Saturday..
