That's the goal for tonight, sweep this mini road trip and come home to rest for a few days. Then get ready to play in New Jersey on Tuesday, March 4th, the last game before the trade deadline on March 5th at 3:00pm ET.

A win tonight and then on Tuesday may convince Holland to be a bit more aggressive in trade talks, and get the stay-at-home defenseman most feel is needed.

I will say I am a bit surprised Howard is not starting tonight, especially with the four day break coming up.

But I am not the coach and' Double Gold Mike' knows what he is doing.

Ottawa and Detroit have played 59 games andt the Senators trail the Wings by 3 points for the last wild card spot.

A four pointer tonight or less if the game goes to OT, you can do the math.

Just win, find your legs if they go out on you during the game, believe and play hard, success will be yours.