The Red Wings have been one of the league's hottest teams in December. How did they get here after some November slumps?

The Detroit Red Wings have banked six points against two elite opponents as the NHL's Christmas break commences.

That motivation, along with home ice advantage where the Hurricanes own the best record in the NHL over the past three seasons, may give them a slight edge over Detroit. The Red Wings face a challenging road test but will look to build on their strong 10-6-2 record away from home this season.

Bet on a low-scoring affair to take place in Detroit as we dish on our Mammoth vs. Red Wings picks, odds & expert predictions for Wednesday, December 17.

Detroit Red Wings score was 4-0 against Chicago Blackhawks on Saturday night to finish road trip 4-1-1. Patrick Kane scored his 498th career goal.

Hyman records his sixth-career hat-trick, while McDavid contributes four assists for the Oilers on Thursday in a 4-1 win over the Red Wings to close out their five-game homestand at Rogers Place