Red Wings walk tall into post-break opener vs. Canucks

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The Detroit Red Wings return from the All-Star break striking an unusually optimistic tone given their genuine chance to end their seven-year playoff drought.

Eager to get back to work, the Red Wings will play host to the Western Conference-leading Vancouver Canucks on Saturday afternoon.

Detroit currently holds the last wild-card spot in the Eastern Conference after going