Two longtime rivals are set to take to the ice on Saturday afternoon, as the Detroit Red Wings host the Colorado Avalanche in their final home game before the Olympic Break.

What with an NHL record by Patrick Kane, a bizarre bounce to tie the score late, and more, Thursday's game was defined by emotional swings.

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There was always going to be some hardship, down a top-pair defenseman. But in three consecutive home losses, the latest a 5-0 drubbing at the hands of the Colorado Avalanche on Saturday, the Red Wings haven’t looked ready to meet the challenge.

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Necas was one of 11 Avalanche players who had played in all 52 games before this contest against the Red Wings. He is one of eight Avs players who have been chosen to play for their countries at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan.