Red Wings' compressed 48-game schedule features 12 sets of back-to-back games, 12 of first 19 at home

Four of Detroit's first 13 games are against the St. Louis Blues, including the season opener Jan. 19 on the road. The home opener is Jan. 22 vs. Dallas. The Red Wings have five games each against St. Louis and Columbus and four games apiece vs. Chicago and Nashville.