NHL Lines: Nashville vs. Detroit

Pavel Datsyuk and the Red Wings take on Nashville this afternoon. (AP Images)"]

The Detroit Red Wings attempt to avoid consecutive home losses for the second time this season and a third straight overall defeat tonight when they face the Nashville Predators.

Given their 8-1-1 home record versus the Predators dating back to Feb. 8, 2006, the Red Wings are a great bet to stave off their first home losing streak since an 0-1-1 start at Joe Louis Arena from Oct. 9-16.

In its past 10 home meetings with Nashville, Detroit has posted three shutouts and has not allowed more than three goals in any of those games. That’s happened just twice in 29 all-time meetings at Joe Louis, with the Red Wings going 21-3-3 with two ties.

The Red Wings offense has normally made up for any defensive lapses this season, scoring a league-best 209 goals, including 25 in five home games this month.

Looks like the Preds are in for a long night at the office.

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