DETROIT – The Detroit Red Wings were ready to play Sunday night in Chicago.
The Red Wings (26-14-1) were hungry to grab the Central Division from the Chicago Blackhawsk (24-13-5) who had been sitting in 1st place for the majority of the season.Â
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Thanks to the 3-2 overtime win at the United Center, the Wings and Hawks are now tied with 53 points each.Â
It was a great way to recover from a shaky showing on Satruday in Toronto where the Maple Leafs jumped out to an early 3-0 lead and held on to win 4-3. The Red Wings made a late push that seemed to carry over into Sunday's game.Â
If not for a hot Vancouver Canucks team (26-13-5), Detroit would be sitting atop the Western Conference.Â
Next stop for the Red Wings is Tuesday night in New York to take on the basement Islanders.Â
The Islanders (14-19-6) are all but out of the playoffs again this season. They are 12 points out of 8th place in the Eastern Conference.Â
The Central Division-leading Red Wings will be seeking their second-straight victory Tuesday night.Â