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5 keys for Red Wings in Game 3 include tighter defense, better power play, more discipline

DETROIT - Now would be as good a time as any for the Detroit Red Wings to establish some dominance at home, something they couldn't do down the stretch.

Their Eastern Conference quarterfinal playoff series against the Tampa Bay Lightning, tied 1-1, shifts to Joe Louis Arena for Games 3 and 4 Tuesday and Thursday.

After winning a game in which they were dominated, the Red Wings played better but lost decisively.

Detroit went 5-5-2 in its final 12 games at the Joe, but the Lightning had the worst road record (18-16-7) among the 16 playoff teams.