Canucks-Red Wings Preview 2-23-12
(AP) -- The Detroit Red Wings own the most points in the NHL due to their staggering success at home.
The Vancouver Canucks aren't far behind thanks to the league's best road record.
The Red Wings will try to extend their NHL-record home winning streak to 24 games while the Canucks attempt to gain a share of the lead in the race for the Presidents' Trophy on Thursday night.
The Red Wings (41-18-2) have a league-leading 84 points, two more than the Canucks (38-16-6) heading into the conclusion of their season series.
Detroit has taken two of three from Vancouver so far, including a 2-0 victory at home Oct. 13.
The Red Wings have been nothing short of a juggernaut as host, winning a league-record 23 in a row and going 26-2-1 overall.
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