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(AP) -- A long list of injuries is one reason why the Detroit Red Wings are uncharacteristically on the playoff bubble this season. The Red Wings, though, are hoping to get a boost in that postseason drive with the return of Johan Franzen on Tuesday night against the St. Louis Blues, the finale of a five-game trip. Detroit entered this season searching for its ninth straight Central Division title and 19th consecutive playoff berth. The Red Wings, who lost three key scorers in the offseason to two NHL clubs and a Russian team, have had another six spend time on injured reserve since Franzen tore his left ACL on Oct. 8. (MORE) | |