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The Red Wings shut out the Blackhawks 4-0 last night to remain ahead of them in the Western Conference standings for at least another week.  The rematch is scheduled for New Year’s day at Wrigley Field, and will be a classic.

I still love Chris Osgood’s helmet, but it was Ty Conklin who stopped 36 shots for the victory.  Chicago’s streak comes to a halt, but it’s still the season’s most impressive run outside of the Sharks’ first half.

Well I for one thought Milan Lucic would be playing a skilled game last night, but instead he was challenged (rather handedly) by Pittsburgh’s Tim Wallace.  Lucic is still the people’s champ and he should take a shot at Laraque, watch both of these guys throw some jackhammers;

Scott “Mr. Perfect” Hartnell was Philadelphia’s first star in a 3-2 win over Vancouver, and he didn’t resort to beating the shit out of anyone!

On Tomorrow:

The Winter Classic, Detroit and Chicago square off outside.  It’s an Original Six match-up, and it’s taking place at Wrigley.  What better way to spend a hangover day could there be?

Happy New Year to everyone, take care and keep reading.

Yahoo! Sports for the photo.