Scouting: Red Wings @ Blackhawks

Detroit Red Wings at the United Center, 7:30 p.m.

TV: Comcast SportsNet

Radio: WGN 720-AM

Game notes: The Red Wings are first in the Western Conference at 19-7-3. They are 6 points ahead of the Hawks but have played three fewer games. Mike Modano remains sidelined with a hand injury. Corey Crawford will start in goal for the Hawks, who lost to the Red Wings 3-2 in their home opener on Oct. 9.

Season series: Detroit leads 1-0

Next: Los Angeles Kings at the United Center, 6 p.m. Sunday