The Detroit Red Wings have had a mostly forgettable past week as they prepare to host the Ottawa Senators tonight at Joe Louis arena (7:30, FS-Plus). The teams meet again Saturday in Ottawa.
The Wings are 1-2-1 their last four games. The Senators are 4-3-2 overall. A 5-4 victory over Calgary the other night was the first victory for the Senators in five tries.
"They are don't give you anything easy, it is tight, for sure," Wings coach Jeff Blashill said. "I think they have got lots of talent. (Erik) Karlsson is one of the best offensive defensemen in the league.