This is a circle the wagons game for Vancouver, which has dropped three consecutive home games. The Canucks have blown three third-period leads.

I see a concentrated, full effort by the Canucks here in a highly favorable situation. The price on this game reflects that, but I really like Vancouver's chances of winning this one.

Detroit has lost four in a row. The Red Wings are a tired team and this is the final stop of a four-game road swing. Detroit lost in overtime last night to Calgary. I don't see a high energy level at all for the Red Wings.

The Red Wings also are going to be using backup goalie Petr Mrazek. He's allowed three goals in each of his three games, He's never faced Vancouver before.

Vancouver is 11-5 in its last 16 games versus Eastern Conference opponents.