The Detroit Red Wings return to action on Dec. 27 when they square off against the Carolina Hurricanes on the road. This one will be the biggest game of the season so far for the Wings, as they are tied with the Hurricanes for most points in the Eastern Conference.
Should Detroit get the best of Carolina, then they'll own more momentum than any other team in the conference at midseason. For a Red Wings team that has seen its fair share of ups and downs this year, first place in the entire conference is a good place to be.