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Red Wings have exceeded expectations at the break, challenging for top spot in Eastern Conference posted on 01/22/2015

Many expected the Detroit Red Wings to be battling just to extend their playoff streak this season.

It turns out they have loftier goals. At the All-Star break, they're competing for the top spot in the Eastern Conference.

Who could have seen that coming after an off-season with no free-agent or trade acquisitions?

"When I thought about around July 5 when not much happened this summer, I was disappointed, like a few of my veteran players who called me were disappointed, too," coach Mike Babcock said. "I don't think any of us would have believed we'd be at this spot, the general manager and myself included."

The Red Wings (27-11-9) have won five in a row and are tied with the New York Islanders for second in the conference, one point behind the Tampa Bay Lightning.

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2014 / 2015 Detroit Red Wings posted on 10/16/2014

The Detroit Red Wings have a lot of obstacles that they need to overcome if they are to survive the Eastern conference. First, they had the highest number of injuries last season for any team in the NHL. Goalie Jonas Gustavsson (knee), Centers Pavel Fatsyuk (shoulder) and Andy Miele were all out on injury.

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 They have had several meetings with the Boston Bruins. The Bruins who were last season winners of the presidential cup are a good team and they seem to be just a strong this season, despite the fact that they lost Jarome Ignila and four defensemen.

The Red Wings will have to find a way to overcome the Bruins in their regular season meetings in the Eastern conference. Even the Red Wings coach Mike Babcock admitted that they were “absolutely thumped” by the Bruins.

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