Jimmy Howard turned aside 29 shots to help Detroit take a 3-to-1 win over the Oilers last night in Edmonton. Daniel Cleary had a goal and two assists for the Red Wings, who have won 3 straight and six of seven. Detroit wraps up its 3-game road trip tonight in Vancouver.

Last night in the E-C-H-L at Wings Stadium, Kalamazoo turned back the Toledo Walleye 5-to-3. Tonight, the K-Wings play at Toledo.

And in college hockey last night in Kalamazoo, Western Michigan beat Michigan State 4-to-3. The Broncos host the visiting Spartans again tonight at Lawson Ice Arena.