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FOXSports.com previews the Red Wings' playoff series against the Blue Jackets. Detroit and Columbus split the season 3-3, with each team winning two at home and one on the road.
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" well Richardson from foxsports.com. The Detroit Red Wings Columbus Blue Jackets series would appear mismatch at first glance the defending champion red wings are taking on a -- that are making their first ever playoff appearance. In franchise history. This series however might not be as lopsided as it appears that the teams split the season series three games -- The Red Wings that plenty of experience tremendous firepower but solid defense and a strong puck. Possession game. But the roster which includes two former playoff MVP and Nicklas Lidstrom and Henrik Zetterberg has the most experience of any of this season's playoff club. Their goaltending however is another matter starter Chris Osgood has been average at best this season which could prove fatal flaw in this match up. The jacket that's an experienced postseason veterans in their roster but they'll be looking toward franchise player Rick Nash who's making his playoff debut to lead them offensively. This is a team that's well coached. By Ken Hitchcock and with rookie goalie sensation Steve mason who was arguably the main reason the jackets clinched the playoff berth. This is a team that could be poised for an upset particularly if -- should struggle in the Red Wings' net. Still Detroit has the advantage in overall depth and experience. And that could give them what it takes to overcome the jacket I'm predicting the Red Wings will take this series in six games."