BRUINS (6-6-1) at RED WINGS (5-4-3)

Last 10: Boston 4-4-2; Detroit 5-2-3.

Season Series: This is the lone meeting between the teams this season. Blake Wheeler and David Krejci both had a goal and an assist to lead Boston to a 4-1 win against Detroit at TD Garden on Nov. 29, 2008.

Big Story: After dominant regular seasons by both clubs in 2008-09, the Wings and Bruins haven't experienced the success that has been projected thus far this time around. Goaltending has played a huge role in Detroit's mediocre start, as the club is allowing more than three goals per game (3.33). Boston's offense, meanwhile, is struggling, as it's averaging only 2.38 goals per contest. The Bruins have scored only twice in their last 36 power-play opportunities.

Team Scope:

Bruins: With Marc Savard and Milan Lucic out with injuries, Boston's offense has been nothing short of anemic. The Bruins, who have scored only three goals in their last three games, rarely tested Henrik Lundqvist on Sunday in a 1-0 loss to the New York Rangers at Madison Square Garden.