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Rolling Red Wings seek sixth straight win vs. Wild

Feb 12, 2009 - 11:24 AM Minnesota (28-22-3) at Detroit (36-11-7) 7:30 p.m. EST

DETROIT (Ticker) -- The Detroit Red Wings are seeking a fresh feat this season - build on a five-game winning streak.

Henrik Zetterberg and the Red Wings look to notch a sixth straight victory for the first time this campaign when they host the Minnesota Wild on Thursday.

Zetterberg and Pavel Datsyuk each recorded two goals and an assist as Detroit extended its run Tuesday with a 5-3 triumph over the Nashville Predators. It also improved to 4-0-0 since Zetterberg signed a franchise-record 12-year contract extension on January 29.

Marian Hossa added a score and defenseman Brian Rafalski notched three assists for the Red Wings, who had dropped five in a row prior to their current surge.

Ty Conklin, who posted his sixth shutout of the season in Sunday's 3-0 win over Pittsburgh, made 18 saves and helped Detroit to its third winning streak of five games this season.

The Red Wings will turn their attention to a team that is coming off a thrilling victory of its own.

Antti Miettinen snapped a tie with 71 seconds remaining in the third period, lifting the Wild to a 3-2 triumph over the Colorado Avalanche on Wednesday.

Owen Nolan recorded a goal and an assist, Pierre-Marc Bouchard also tallied and All-Star Niklas Backstrom made 20 saves for Minnesota, which has won four of its last five.

After this contest, the Wild will embark on a three-game homestand, beginning Saturday against the Ottawa Senators.