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Blue Jackets vs. Red Wings at a glance
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April 15, 2009 3:28 AM
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Special section2. DETROIT, 51-21-10 (112 POINTS), FIRST IN CENTRAL DIVISION7. COLUMBUS, 41-31-10 (92 POINTS), TIE FOR THIRD IN CENTRAL DIVISIONREGULAR-SEASON MEETINGSTIED, 3-3 At Detroit: Red Wings, 2-1 At Columbus: Jackets, 2-1 SERIES SCHEDULEGame 1: Thursday, at Detroit - 7 p.m. Game 2: Saturday, at Detroit - 6 p.m. Game 3: Tuesday, at Columbus - 7 p.m. Game 4: Thursday, at Columbus - 7 p.m. (IF NECESSARY)Game 5: April 25, at Detroit - 7 p.m. Game 6: April 27, at Columbus - TBA Game 7: April 29, at Detroit - TBA Big pictureThe Blue Jackets will try to use checking and puck pursuit to slow the Red Wings, who can be a lethal offensive club if they're given time and space. ... Faceoffs will be huge -- the Red Wings thrive with the puck and get frustrated when they don't have it as much as they'd like. ... The Red Wings have the NHL's best power play; the Blue Jackets have the worst. If the Jackets' penalty kill isn't better than it has been all season, it will be a short series. Red Wings win ifThey can neutralize the Blue Jackets' forecheck with crisp passes and smart play in their own zone. Blue Jackets win ifThey weather the storms. There will be dizzying moments where the Red Wings look like world-beaters and the Jackets can only chase the puck. Net advantageAdvantage Blue Jackets. Rookie Steve Mason has the makings of a "playoff" goalie, but he'll have to prove it. Detroit's Chris Osgood has fluctuated between OK and awful all season. Digits1,793 ... Combined Stanley Cup playoffs games played by members of the Red Wings. The Blue Jackets total is 401. Fearless forecastRED WINGS IN SEVEN
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