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Blackhawks host Red Wings for preseason home opener

The Blackhawks complete three preseason games in as many nights Wednesday when they host the Red Wings at the United Center.

Chicago is 0-2 after dropping back-to-back games in Washington, 4-3, and Detroit, 5-3, the past two days. The Blackhawks allowed at least four goals and one power-play tally in each game with a mix of NHL and AHL players.

Coach Jeremy Colliton will use a more NHL-caliber lineup Wednesday with Patrick Kane, Duncan Keith and Jonathan Toews among others. Corey Crawford is expected to start in net and play the entire game.