DETROIT - NOVEMBER 3: Patrick Eaves #17 of the Detroit Red Wings takes a shot on net as Mark Stuart #45 of...

...Jonathan Ericsson (52), of Sweden, center Darren Helm (43), defenseman Brad Stuart (23), and right wing Patrick Eaves (17). (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey

Montreal Canadiens' Kyle Chipchura, left, is checked into the boards by Detroit Red Wings' Patrick Eaves during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Montreal Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009. (AP...

Dallas Stars' Steve Ott (29) falls over Detroit Red Wings right wing Patrick Eaves after a check during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Detroit, Wednesday, Nov...

Detroit Red Wings' Kris Draper (33), Darren Helm, and Patrick Eaves (43) celebrate a goal by Helm against Anaheim Ducks during the third period of their NHL...

...USA; Pittsburgh Penguins defensemen (55) Sergei Gonchar is checked by the Carolina Hurricanes right wing (44) Patrick Eaves during the the 2nd period of game three of the eastern conference finals of the 2009...