Pistons Struggle, Blue Jackets Streaking and Wings Fly To Ducks

Ryan Ranguette, Bryce Burge and John Thomsen

Marquette, MI – The Detroit Pistons have now lost two times to the Indiana Pacers as they were defeated last night at the Palace of Auburn Hills 121-116. The Pacers were led by Paul George who had 32 points while Myles Turner and Jeff Teague added 17 points each. The Pistons were led by Tobias Harris who dropped 22 points while coming off of the bench. The Pistons entire starting line-up were in double figures in the loss. The Pistons now drop to 16-21 on the season and will host the Charlotte Hornets on Thursday.

The Columbus Blue Jackets are continuing to tear apart the NHL with extending their winning streak to 16 games, one victory shy of tying the all time record held by the 1992-1993 Pittsburgh Penguins. The Blue Jackets beat the Edmonton Oilers last night 3-1 to keep the streak alive. The Blue Jackets will have a chance to tie the record on Thursday night when they head to Washington to take on the Capitals.

The Detroit Red Wings head to Anaheim tonight where they take on the 19-12-8 Ducks. The Red Wings are currently sitting at .500 with a 16-16-5 record. Detroit is 3-5-2 in their last 10 games. The Ducks have the second best power play in the NHL at 24 percent while the Red Wings are near the bottom. Game time is at 10:30 pm tonight.

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