DETROIT — In the past, games like today’s nationally televised tilt with the Pittsburgh Penguins would have had a different meaning for the Detroit Red Wings.

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Coyotes take on slumping Red Wings in Detroit

DETROIT — The Detroit Red Wings left an important two points on the ice Saturday night at Joe Louis Arena.

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The Capitals scored twice in a 46-second span to beat the Red Wings, 3-2, tonight in Washington. Chris Osgood, in his first start in 13 games, had 20 saves in the loss.

The Dallas Stars are happy to be home, and are probably happy to see the Detroit Red Wings at the American Airlines Center. The Stars look to recover from another dismal road trip and snap a three-game slide Saturday when they try to win their fifth straight at home against the Red Wings. Dallas (19-17-11) completed a 0-3 trip with a 5-3 loss at Montreal on Thursday.

After struggling badly for months, the Carolina Hurricanes have finally started to play well. Extending their longest winning streak of the season, though, will require a feat they haven’t accomplished since their Hartford Whalers days. To win their fourth straight Thursday night, the Hurricanes will have to earn their first road victory over the Detroit Red Wings in more than 20 years.

Detroit Red Wings goalie Jimmy Howard understood why there were those who wanted to trade him after the way he began the season in Sweden.

SAN JOSE, Calif. – Pavel Datsyuk stole a bad pass from Ryane Clowe and turned it into the first of three goals for Detroit in the second period and the Red Wings went on to beat the San Jose Sharks 4-1 Saturday night.