The Chicago Blackhawks are in danger of missing the playoffs as they face-off against the Detroit Redwings

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The Chicago Blackhawks are in danger of missing the playoffs as they face-off against the Detroit Redwings

The Chicago Blackhawks are defending Stanley Cup Champions, but they are in serious danger of missing the playoffs. The Detroit Redwings are going to make the playoffs, but would love to be the reason Chicago does not make it to the post season.

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The Red Wings are battling for the No. 2 playoff seed in the Western Conference down the stretch, which would assure them home-ice advantage for at least the first two rounds of the playoffs. But does it really matter? Not if the regular season is any indication.

After a strong 10-1-2 start at Joe Louis Arena this season, the Wings have been inexplicably lethargic on too many nights at home. They are 10-11-3 at home since Dec. 1 and already are assured of finishing with their fewest wins and most losses at home since 1996-97 (20-12-9), the year they ended a 42-year Stanley Cup championship drought.

Coach Mike Babcock is at a loss to explain his team's struggles at home compared to the road (24-10-4). The Wings host the Chicago Blackhawks on Monday, fourth game of their current five-game homestand. The team lost Goalie Jimmy Howard for this game and will be shorthanded against the Hawks.

The Blackhawks are 52-25 in their last 77 after allowing 2 goals or less in their previous game, 5-1 in their last 6 against the Central, and 11-5 in their last 16 overall. The Red Wings are 1-6 in their last seven against a team with a winning record and are in trouble against Chicago.

The Redwings stumble at home again, as the Redwings lose to the Blackhawks.

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