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02-13-2012, 10:22 AM
Jeff Mackie Feb 13, 2012
The Detroit Red Wings assumed a place in history Sunday night by winning their 20th consecutive home game, tying an NHL record shared by the 1929-30 Boston Bruins and 1975-76 Philadelphia Flyers.
Detroit received goals from Niklas Kronwall, Pavel Datysuk, Henrik Zetterberg and Johan Franzen as they edged Philadelphia 4-3 before an enthusiastic and appreciative crowd at Joe Louis Arena. The Red Wings, who haven't loss at home since Nov. 1, have a 23-2-1 home record this season. The only teams to defeat them in regulation this season are the San Jose Sharks and Calgary Flames.
During the streak, Detroit has won three games via the shootout and one in OT, but there have also been a few laughers, including a 7-1 victory over Winnipeg and an 8-2 triumph over Los Angeles. In total, the epic streak has spanned 102 days and covered close to half the team's home schedule.
Overshadowed by the record-tying victory was the fact that captain Nicklas Lidstrom played in his 1,550th career game, setting a NHL record for most games played for one team in a career.
The Wings will attempt to set a new record Tuesday against the Dallas Stars, where The Joe will undoubtedly take on a playoff atmosphere.
The Detroit Red Wings assumed a place in history Sunday night by winning their 20th consecutive home game, tying an NHL record shared by the 1929-30 Boston Bruins and 1975-76 Philadelphia Flyers.
Detroit received goals from Niklas Kronwall, Pavel Datysuk, Henrik Zetterberg and Johan Franzen as they edged Philadelphia 4-3 before an enthusiastic and appreciative crowd at Joe Louis Arena. The Red Wings, who haven't loss at home since Nov. 1, have a 23-2-1 home record this season. The only teams to defeat them in regulation this season are the San Jose Sharks and Calgary Flames.
During the streak, Detroit has won three games via the shootout and one in OT, but there have also been a few laughers, including a 7-1 victory over Winnipeg and an 8-2 triumph over Los Angeles. In total, the epic streak has spanned 102 days and covered close to half the team's home schedule.
Overshadowed by the record-tying victory was the fact that captain Nicklas Lidstrom played in his 1,550th career game, setting a NHL record for most games played for one team in a career.
The Wings will attempt to set a new record Tuesday against the Dallas Stars, where The Joe will undoubtedly take on a playoff atmosphere.