Carolina at Detroit

First place Carolina is three points ahead of New Jersey in the Metropolitan Division. They're 22-7-6 on the road, one of the best road records in the NHL, and rank second in the league in goals allowed (2.58 pg) and in shots on goal allowed. The offense is fifth in shots on goal and the team is 29-19 on the road after two or more straight home losses, plus 30-7 versus teams that allow 2.85+ goals per contest. Detroit is 20th defensively in goals surrendered and 23rd in save percentage (.896), while the offense is 23rd in goals scored and 28th in shots on goal. The Red Wings are on a 4-12 slide and the talented and motivated visitors hold all the cards. Play Carolina.