The Wings have run into teams that have tried to knock them down, but in the past, the Wings generally have made them pay by scoring power-play goals and not seeing their level of play fall off because of the opposition’s tactics.

This season the Coyotes have hit Detroit hard during the play and a little bit afterward as well, but it hasn’t had any avail through the first three games with the Red Wings’ 3-for-12 power-play mark through three games and with the Coyotes taking unnecessary roughing, holding and cross-checking penalties after the whistle in Game 3.

As can be expected in the playoffs, teams try to come out strong and check the Red Wings’ star players in big games, especially in Game 1s and home games, to set the tone for how the series will be played out. However, the Red Wings’ ability to capitalize and not be thrown off their game always has been strong and looks solid this season as they can expect similar treatment from other teams, especially if the Wings go ahead early.

The Wings have an added dimension of physicality this playoffs with Justin Abdelkader centering the second line in the absence of Henrik Zetterberg and shadowing Coyotes captain Shane Doan this series. Todd Bertuzzi also has added a physical presence with three fights this month and looks determined to not let opponents bloody up the Red Wings.

The Wings have avoided getting mixed up in physical play this season, boasting the fewest fighting majors in the league, with 13, and don’t appear that they’ll be knocked off their game because of other team’s physical play this postseason.

Here’s a look at the Red Wings’ possible second-round playoff opponents and what they look to bring with physical play in mind. The Red Wings have four possible opponents they could meet in the second round, depending on what happens elsewhere, but this is what the Red Wings figure to see in possible opponents…

San Jose — The Sharks dismissed the Wings in five games last season, but the Wings have the scoring depth and more consistent defensive play this season to win this series against the big Sharks. The Sharks currently lead their series against the Los Angeles Kings, 2 to 1, but could have had outstanding scoring depth with the development of Calder Trophy Finalist Logan Couture and other providing depth.

Anaheim — The Wings and Ducks have had some fantastic playoff series in recent seasons, and if the Ducks beat the Predators and the Sharks lose, this will be a gruelling second-round match.

Nashville — This looks like the Predators’ season to finally make some noise. Nashville’s third-lowest goals-against average has led to success against the Ducks and would challenge they met next round.

Chicago — It would be a long shot, but the defending champs would provide an outstanding second-round foe.