Update (1:26 PM): Correction on Markov’s name below. Stupid brain cramp on my part.

Also, vp notes in the comments that Scott Gomez and Travis Moen left the game early last night. No official word on their status for tonight yet. - Matt

Busy sports day, so no full notes post. Just a few comments:

… Both teams played last night, so tiredness for the Wings will be no excuse.

… The Canadiens won their game against Washington, which is a good indication of what their capable of despite their 11-11-0 record.

… The Wings never really hit their stride last night against a Florida team that’s better than their record indicates. They’ll have to find it tonight.

… Jimmy Howard gets the start for the Wings and it looks like Carey Price will be in net for Montreal. The Wings’ll have to give Price (or Halak, if he starts) more substantive work than they gave Clemmensen last night.

… Montreal has a pretty significant injury list: Danny Andre Markov (ankle), Brian Gionta (foot), Hall Gill (foot), and Matt D’Agostini (concussion). But they got a couple guys back last night: George Laraque (upper body) and Ryan O’Byrne (lower body).

… The Wings’ injury list is no less significant, but you already know that. Imagine what this game could be with everyone healthy.

So, will the Wings step it up tonight? Will that mysterious Original Six magic mean both teams come to the rink to compete at their best?