PITTSBURGH -- Once opponents get into the red zone, the Steelers take it as a challenge to keep them out of the end zone.Thats part of the reason why Pittsburghs defense leads the league in stops inside the 20-yard line, including four goal-line stands in the past two weeks, entering Sundays road game against the Buffalo Bills.Its a short field and teams feel like they can get it on you, Steelers linebacker Lawrence Timmons said. They want to get one up on you, so as a defense, when you stop that, you go out there and assert yourself in a certain way and thats what we do.Timmons did as much when he came through with a game-changing interception at the goal line last Sunday against the New York Giants.Timmons picked off Eli Manning and the Steelers offense capitalized with a touchdown a little more than a minute later. Linebacker Ryan Shazier later broke up a pass on fourth-and-1 from the 3-yard line, helping the Steelers win their third straight game.Thats huge when you have an offense about to score and you stop them, Timmons said. Were just trying to stop them and get the ball back to our offense.The Steelers rank 19th against the pass, giving up 256 yards per game and 14th in total yards allowed at almost 350 per game.But Pittsburgh leads the NFL in red-zone touchdown efficiency at 42.5 percent, as opponents have scored 17 touchdowns in 40 red-zone drives this season.We dont want to let them get down there, but when they get down there, we have to keep them out, safety Mike Mitchell said. Thats our job.Pittsburgh gave up 113 points during a recent four-game losing streak, but the Steelers have stiffened since, allowing just 30 points the previous three games. The Steelers, ranked No. 7 in the league in scoring defense at 19.7 points per game, held each of their previous three opponents to 14 points or less for the first time since 2011.Teams are trying to score points and were just trying to shut them down, Shazier said. We practice that every day, so when we get down (in the red zone), were ready for the situation.Preparation has been key for the Steelers, who regularly practice a goal-line drill called seven shots, where the offense has seven chances to score on the defense from the 2-yard line. More than that, the Steelers focus on an area they call the field goal fringe in addition to red zone and goal-line work.We get a lot of work against some good players, Steelers defensive coordinator Keith Butler said. We try out different things to see if it works against our offense. If it works against our offense, its probably going to work against everybody elses offense.The Steelers offense is one of the most prolific in the league, led by two-time Super Bowl winner Ben Roethlisberger. Antonio Brown is among the league leaders in receptions, receiving yards and touchdowns. Running back LeVeon Bell leads the league in yards from scrimmage per game and ranks second in rushing yards per contest.Its good practice for the Steelers defense when the opposition reaches the red zone.The players we have on our offense, its hard for everybody in the NFL to stop them, Shazier said. If we can shut them down, we definitely feel like we can shut anybody down.Game notes K Chris Boswell (abdomen), G Ramon Foster (chest), DT Javon Hargrave (concussion), WR Darrius Heyward-Bey (foot) and S Shamarko Thomas (concussion) did not practice for a second straight day. ... 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DETROIT -- The Detroit Red Wings (10-10-1) will be without their most important player this season when they host the Montreal Canadiens (15-4-2) Saturday night at Joe Louis Arena.Goaltender Jimmy Howard, who has been outstanding in 2016-17, left Friday nights 5-4 overtime win over the New Jersey Devils midway through the first period with a groin injury.Red Wings coach Jeff Blashill said Howard is expected to miss about a week.Howard has a 1.82 goals-against average and .940 save percentage and is 5-5-0.Petr Mrazek got the win in relief Friday.With Petr to come in and make the saves and get the win, I think can do similar for him what the Buffalo win did for us on Wednesday, and thats build his confidence and hopefully he can come out with a real good outing tomorrow, Blashill said. When you havent played a bunch in a little bit and its not going your way to get in there and get a W is great thing for Pete.Mrazek has started only one of the past nine games. He allowed four goals in each of his past four starts, going 0-3-1, before stopping 13-of-16 shots Friday.He is 5-5-1, with a 3.18 goals-against average and .897 save percentage.We know Petrs a big-time goalie in this league, Blashill said. I know its a young career, but hes proven that lots of times. Ive got tons of belief in Petr. Now he gets a chance to go tomorrow night and win a big hockey game for us.Mrazek said he is ready.I work hard with Jeff (goaltending coach Salajko) on the ice, so Ive been working hard to be ready every game, Mrazek said.ddddddddddddThe team is recalling goalie Jared Coreau from the AHLs Grand Rapids Griffins.The Canadiens are coming off a 2-1 win over the Carolina Hurricanes on Thursday and begin a five-game road trip Saturday.Its a trip thats coming at just the right time for us, Montreal coach Michel Therrien told the Canadiens website. Its going to be tough. Well face good teams, and Im eager to see how we respond. 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