DETROIT -- The Red Wings close out their home schedule for 2008 next Tuesday when they host the Chicago Blackhawks in what will be the 700th regular-season meeting between these Original Six rivals.

The Wings have compiled a 354-254-91 record against the Blackhawks.

The Wings and Blackhawks have played twice this season, with Detroit winning both previous games in shoot-outs on Oct. 25 at the United Center, and Dec. 6 at Joe Louis Arena.

In the last 10 meetings, the Wings are 5-4-1 against the Blackhawks, and are winners of five of the last six games by a combined score of 23-18. In that time, the Red Wings' offense has been paced by forwards Jiri Hudler (4-8--12) and Henrik Zetterberg (5-6--11).

The Wings and 'Hawks will finish their home-and-home series when the two meet on New Year's Day in the NHL's second annual Winter Classic at Wrigley Field in Chicago.

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Tuesday, December 30
Red Wings vs. Chicago Blackhawks at Joe Louis Arena, Detroit

TIME: 7:30 p.m. ET
TV: FS Detroit
RADIO: 97.1 FM The Ticket
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