Red Wings don't care who's tending goal today

Whether Nikolai Khabibulin makes a miraculous return from injury or Cristobal Huet is between the pipes today at the United Center, it won't affect the seasoned Red Wings.

They know exactly what they have to do.

"It doesn't matter," said Marian Hossa. "We just have to play how we play. We didn't send enough shots the last game at the goalie. We just have to keep shooting.

"If he (Huet) starts tomorrow, we just have to be prepared and, like I said, start shooting pucks."

Clipped wings: The Red Wings might have to play without all-star center Pavel Datsyuk for the second game in a row.

Datsyuk didn't practice Saturday because his foot, which he injured in Game 2, required more treatment.

"I noticed his stuff was hanging up (in the dressing room)," said Detroit coach Mike Babcock. "We're hoping that (the medical staff) can get on his boot and get him going."

Center Kris Draper won't play after suffering a groin injury in Game 3. Rookie Justin Abdelkader, who's listed as a left winger, will shift to his natural position and take Draper's spot.

He said it: Detroit coach Mike Babcock on possible retaliation by the Blackhawks in today's game for the hit on Martin Havlat in Game 3: "Well, you know, I don't worry about that very much. I mean, we'd love to go on a power play."