San Jose at Detroit

The Redwings dropped a pair of tough decisions at the Shark Tank, losing by the same count of 2-1 in both games, with one coming in overtime. This is after sweeping the Coyotes four straight. This is a completely different team at home come playoff time as the Redwings are now 24-7 in their last 31 home playoff games, which includes 2-0 this year. The Sharks fortunes are not so good playing as a dog in the playoffs turning in just one win in their last five efforts. Put this Red Wing team in the playoffs as a favorite and the results of the last 54 show 40-14, while Sharks have always had trouble here as they are just 8-20-1 in their last 29 trips to Detroit. I am on Detroit in this one.