Detroit at Nashville

Nashville is up 1-0 after a 3-2 win in Game 1 in an odd game that featured 14 power plays, and a pair of two-man advantages. But these teams are so even, with Nashville finishing with 104 points, Detroit right behind in the same division with 102. The Red Wings finished the regular season at +45 edge in goals, better than Nashville's +27. Detroit has a fine all-around team with excellent balance, No. 7 in the NHL in goals scored and allowed. The Red Wings have killed 31 consecutive penalties dating to March 26th - a streak of eight consecutive games, and finished the season ranked No. 2 in fewest penalties allowed, so they are disciplined and well coached. The Red Wings are 20-8 in their last 28 Conference Quarterfinals games. The teams split six games this season, each winning once in the other team's arena. There isn't much separating them, so grab the dog in Game 2 and play the Red Wings in Game 2.