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Red Wings beat Lightning, take sixth win in a row

Jimmy Howard

Detroit Red Wings goalie Jimmy Howard, right, makes a glove-save on Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Matt Gilroy (97) during the third period of an NHL hockey game in Detroit, Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2011. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

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Though the Chicago Blackhawks are tied with them at 31 points, the Detroit Red Wings required two fewer games to get there. Technically speaking, that means that Detroit’s 4-2 win against the Tampa Bay Lightning propelled them into first place in the Central Division. It might have been a nice homecoming for Steve Yzerman, but the Red Wings still turned the Bolts aside on Wednesday night. Enjoy the highlights below.