Red Wings, Blackhawks Meet in Central Division Clash CHICAGO (Interstat) — The Detroit Red Wings and Chicago Blackhawks, two Original Six franchises heading in different directions, face off Saturday night at United Center. The Red Wings (17-15-0) arrive after a 4-1 loss at Edmonton on Thursday snapped a three-game winning streak. Detroit has won four of its last six contests overall. The Blackhawks (13-18-0) enter on a two-game skid, including a 3-2 loss at St. Louis on Friday night. A key player to watch for Detroit is defenseman Simon Edvinsson. The young blueliner scored a goal in the loss to Edmonton and has recorded three points (1 goal, 2 assists) and seven shots on goal over his last five games, adding a physical presence with nine hits in that span. For Chicago, forward Andre Burakovsky is heating up. He has points in three of his last four games, including a goal and an assist against St. Louis. He leads the team with five points (1 goal, 4 assists) in his last eight outings. The teams last met on Nov. 9, a 5-1 Blackhawks victory in Detroit. Chicago has struggled mightily on home ice this season, however, while the Red Wings have been stronger on the road. Statistical projections offer a split verdict. National Statistical’s game simulator predicts a 3-2 Blackhawks victory, but its ELO rating system gives the Red Wings a 59.8% probability to win. Following this game, Detroit begins a four-game homestand Tuesday against the New York Islanders. Chicago embarks on a three-game road trip through Canada, starting Tuesday in Toronto. Puck drop is scheduled for 7 p.m. CST.