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Blackhawks game day

Detroit Red Wings at the United Center, 7 p.m.

TV: NBC Sports Network

Radio: WGN 720-AM

What to watch: The Red Wings have won an NHL record 23 games in a row at home, but they are 15-15-1 on the road and have been outscored 90-82. All-star goalie Jimmy Howard is expected to return from as broken right index finger while winger Dan Cleary (knee) is questionable. The Wings went 6-1-1 without him. Both Detroit wins over the Hawks have been in overtime. Todd Bertuzzi has 3 goals in the three games. Corey Crawford will try to lead the Hawks to their fourth straight win.

Season series: Red Wings lead 2-1.

Next: Dallas Stars at the United Center, 7:30 p.m. Thursday

— Tim Sassone

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