Calgary at Detroit

Red Wings players and coaches have a bitter taste in their mouths after last year's debacle when the lost as a #1 seed to Edmonton. We believe they do whatever it takes this year to make sure they don't repeat that notorious feat. Calgary is a solid eigth-seed but they really are no match for a Detroit team that plays up to their potential, especially at home. Calgary's defense is horrendous and Detroit's is awesome. The Red Wings gave uyp just 2.1 goals per game at home this season while Calgary allowed 3.3 per game on the road. The Flames finshed the season with four straight losses, allowing 17 goals. They are 1-8 this season on the road following two straight losses. They are also 3-15 on the road vs. winning teams and 1-11 away from home vs. great offensive teams (3+ goals per game). Sure, Calgary can score but Detroit is 14-3 this season at home vs. good offensive teams (2.9+ goals per game). The only way Detroit loses this game is if they don't show up. After what happened to them last year, the chances of that have to be very slim.