Arena: Joe Louis Arena
Time: Friday, Mar 26, 2010 at 7:30 PM ET
League: NHL – United States of America

Last 10 matches: Minnesota 5-4-1; Detroit 8-1-1
Koivu, who missed his first game of the season, leads the Wild in assists (46), points (66) and shots on goal (223). … Howard is three games from tying the Wings’ rookie record for consecutive starts by a goalie Roy Edwards got the nod in 23 straight during the 1967-68 season. Minnesota continues to play hard despite its dwindling playoff chances. The Wild come into Friday nine points behind the Red Wings for the eighth and final playoff spot in the Western Conference, but they’ve taken five of their last eight. That includes a 4-3 overtime win in Philadelphia on Thursday, a game in which Minnesota trailed 3-1 at the start of the third period.
Guillaume Latendresse of the Wild has two goals and an assist during a three-game points streak.

The Red Wings’ top line is sizzling. Henrik Zetterberg has four goals and four assists during a four-game points streak. Valtteri Filppula has four goals and four assists during a three-game points streak. Todd Bertuzzi has two goals and three assists during a three-game points streak. In goal, Jimmy Howard has started 20 straight games, allowing two goals or less in six of the last seven.
Minnesota captain Mikko Koivu missed Thursday’s game due to an arm injury. Defensemen Justin Falk (concussion), Shane Hnidy (leg) and Clayton Stoner (sports hernia) are all sidelined, as is forward Pierre-Marc Bouchard (concussion). … Detroit is without forwards Patrick Eaves (back/neck) and Kirk Maltby (shoulder). Live score and results will be available soon.. stay with us.