DETROIT –Detroit Red Wings coach Mike Babcock was disappointed in his team's performance on Saturday, but it won't prompt him to make any lineup changes for Game 6 of the Western Conference semifinals Monday at Joe Louis Arena.

“You mean put different people in?'' Babcock said. “No chance.''

Babcock made several lineup changes throughout the first round against the Anaheim Ducks, but only one against the Chicago Blackhawks, inserting Drew Miller for Todd Bertuzzi after Game 1.

He likes his lineup. They just have to play much better than they did in their 4-1 loss in Game 5.

“I knew it during the game, but when I watched it here this morning and on the plane, we weren't very good,'' Babcock said. “They were much more competitive than us, much quicker than us, way more desperate. We were poor.''

They've had poor games in the playoffs, mostly recently Game 1 of this series, and bounced back strong.

“It's way harder on your psyche when you play well and you get thrashed,'' Babcock said. “We weren't very good -- period. We skated better than in Game 1, but it was a lot like Game 1. They were good and we were watching.''

Asked about the possibility of reuniting Pavel Datsyuk and Henrik Zetterberg, Babcock said, “We did that last night (later in the game) and it was no good. Was that just because the game was over? I don't know the answer to that. They've been really good together in the playoffs. We've had them apart and they've been really good. They're going to be really good no matter how we play them.''

Said Zetterberg: “It’s easier to control the match up when you have home ice. We’ll have it tomorrow and we’ll see what Coach wants to do. I think sometimes you can coach a little bit too much and try to match up too much, but I think also when you have a chance to have the last change, you should take advantage of it.''

Abdelkader: Keep emotions in check

Red Wings forward Justin Abdelkader said Dave Bolland goaded him into taking an unsportsmanlike conduct penalty at 5:14 of the second period, which negated a Detroit power play after the Blackhawks forward was called for tripping.

“I’ve got to be smart about that,'' Abdelkader said. “(Bolland) tries to bait guys into penalties. That’s how he plays. He tries to play on the edge.

"Emotions get high in games like that. They’ve got guys who play on the edge, too, so you’ve just got to be disciplined, be smart, and still bring your physical game, but not go over the edge.''

The Red Wings know they must be more disciplined.

“This is the time of year where everyone is excited, everyone is trying to do what they can help their team,'' Abdelkader said. “You’ve definitely got to keep your emotions in check. Refs are looking to even things up all the time and call penalties against guys for whatever reason, so you’ve got to keep your head and play between the whistles.''