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Interstate Battle

Coming off an extremely successful road trip, the New York Rangers might not be so eager to return home given the fact they have to face the New York Islanders.

The Rangers look to avoid their third straight loss to the Islanders this season when the teams meet Monday at Madison Square Garden.

Wrong Way

Every team goes through slumps during an 82-game regular season. The Detroit Red Wings, though, have been immune to them more than most teams.

The Red Wings hope to avoid losing four straight games in regulation for the first time in nearly nine years when they face the Columbus Blue Jackets on Sunday night at Nationwide Arena.

Original Six Matchup

The Detroit Red Wings have the best record in the Western Conference, but it's not because of their play against the Chicago Blackhawks.

The Red Wings will try to avoid a third straight loss overall as they look for their first win in four games this season against the Blackhawks when the Original Six rivals meet Saturday night at Joe Louis Arena.

Brodeur Tries For Record

Martin Brodeur's 500th victory isn't coming easy. His offensively-challenged teammates certainly aren't helping his cause.

Brodeur tries for the fourth time to become the second goaltender in NHL history with 500 wins on Saturday night when the struggling Devils visit the Philadelphia Flyers in an Atlantic Division matchup.

Home Troubles

The Vancouver Canucks hope a matchup with a team struggling on the road will help them end their troubles at home.

The Canucks (8-8-1) will try to bounce back from a frustrating home defeat when they host the Minnesota Wild (10-6-2) on Friday night in the first matchup of the season between the Northwest Division foes.