With their eighth consecutive 100 point season Detroit has tied the NHL record held by the Montreal Canadiens. With 17 consecutive season in the playoffs Detroit has the longest post season streak in pro sports. The red Wings play in Chicago tomorrow, host Columbus Thursday and finish the regular season with the NBC Game of the Week on Sunday against the Blackhawks at Joe Louis Arena.  Q       Are you worried about just cruising into the Stanley Cup Playoffs MIKE BABCOCK: I've been on both ends of it in the Stanley Cup playoffs. Also it would be the sixth time in the past 13 years that the Red Wings have won the Presidents’ Trophy as regular season Champions. Thanks to Mike for taking the time today to answer your questions. And thanks to John Hahn of the Red Wings Public Relations Department for arranging the call.

With a record of 52-20-7 for 111 points, Detroit needs one point in their last three games to clinch home ice throughout the playoffs. The last paragraph is exciting Matt) DAVID KEON: Good afternoon, everyone. I'm David Keon of the National Hockey League's Public Relations Department I'd like to welcome you to our call With us we have Detroit Red Wings head coach Mike Babcock. (Via NHL Media today. I love his response to the Central Division question and his take on the injuries to Lidstrom, Draper, Chelios, etc certainly is an interesting one.

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