The National Hockey League started with the “Original Six” teams and has blossomed into a 30-team sport.  Out of the 30 teams, one team is looked upon as the face of the NHL—the Detroit Red Wings.

Having 11 Stanley Cups in their franchise, the Red Wings have the most championships for an American-based team, trailing only the Montreal Canadians and the Toronto Maple Leafs.

This season, the Red Wings have the most wins in the NHL with 35 and lead the league in points with 72.

With the second half of the regular season underway, here are five reasons the Red Wings will maintain their hold on the league’s top spot. 

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February 6, 2012 at 11:49 pm by tmlcentral
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