The big news in this one was the return of Mike Green to the Detroit lineup. The evidence is staggering for the team’s performance with and without Green. The Wings are hoping the numbers prove true and they can get some improved results with Green back on the ice.
The Wings were going to need Green and everybody else on top of their game in this one as they faced off against one of the leagues top contenders in the Winnipeg Jets. The Jets entered the contest 2 points back of Nashville for top spot in the Central division, albeit with 3 games in hand.