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Streaking On

If the Detroit Red Wings are to record the longest winning streak in franchise history Sunday, they'll have to beat the team that has given them the most trouble this season.

The Red Wings' mastery of most opponents this season has not included the Chicago Blackhawks - a team they have otherwise dominated this decade - and that is the Central Division rival they must defeat to post a club-record 10th straight win.

Aves Take on Wild

The Minnesota Wild hope a five-day layoff has provided enough rest for injured stars Pavol Demitra and Marian Gaborik.

The Wild hope to have their first-line wingers back on the ice Sunday when they open a four-game road trip against Northwest Division foes, starting with the first-place Colorado Avalanche.

Something Has to Give

The Calgary Flames have struggled in nearly every facet of the game in their last four contests. The Edmonton Oilers haven't looked much better lately.

Each team looks to snap a four-game skid on Saturday when the Northwest Division rivals square off in Calgary.

Stars Head West

The Dallas Stars look to close out a four-game road trip against Pacific Division rivals with three victories when they meet the Los Angeles Kings on Friday.

Dallas (7-7-2) is in the midst of playing six straight games within its division, splitting the first four contests. The Stars' two wins in that span, though, have come on this trip - 5-0 over Anaheim and 3-1 at San Jose.

Will The Streak Continue?

The Detroit Red Wings have been a fixture near the top of the Western Conference in recent years. The improving Columbus Blue Jackets, meanwhile, are getting used to those surroundings.

On Friday night, the Blue Jackets (8-4-2) will get a chance to further legitimize their fast start when they travel to Joe Louis Arena and try to end the first-place Red Wings' eight-game winning streak.