Detroit Red Wings (8-8-1) @ Ottawa Senators (8-5-4) , Canadian Tire Centre, 7:30 p.m.,
TV: TSN5 RADIO: TSN 1200 AM, 91.5 FM
KEY MATCHUP: Milan Michalek vs. Justin Abdelkader - While there are no complaints about the way Michalek has played this season, he has yet to score an even-strength goal in the first 17 games. The club needs that kind of offence from him to have success. Signed to a seven-year extension last week, Abdelkader has 5-3-8 points in 17 games with the Wings. He has to be more consistent if Detroit is going to win.