After losing the first three games of their current road trip, the Blackhawks have come on strong. Chicago has defeated Vancouver, 5-2, and shut out Calgary, 4-0, in its last two games, both in a midsize underdog role. The Blackhawks are riding plenty of momentum as they close their six-game road swing as underdogs again. The Red Wings are slumping. Their only victory in the last four games came in a 3-2 shootout as big road favorites against the Sharks. Detroit has managed only six goals during these past four games, just one in its last two games. Chicago's top goalie, Spencer Knight, is projected to be in net. Knight made 33 saves in the shutout win against the Flames. He has wins in five of his last seven starts and points in eight of his last nine outings. Knight has a .926 save percentage and a 2.33 goals-against average in 11 games this season. The Red Wings are in a 1-for-15 slump on the power play. Take the Blackhawks.
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