Detroit faces the Philadelphia Flyers for the first time this season, and this one carries serious weight in the standings. The Wings sit just one point back of the Columbus Blue Jackets, who have slipped behind the New York Islanders again, while the Pittsburgh Penguins are barely holding their position and could drop into a wild card spot with another loss.

In the division race, Detroit is only two points behind the Boston Bruins and six back of the Montreal Canadiens. A strong run right now could completely shift the playoff picture and put the Wings in control of their own destiny when it comes to seeding.

That said, this matchup is not an easy one. Detroit has dropped six of its last nine games against Philadelphia, so there is definitely some history to overcome heading into Saturday night.

Must-win game, tight standings, and a tough opponent. What are your expectations heading into this one?