"The Blackhawks are encouraging what defenseman Brian Campbell did to set up Tomas Kopecky's first goal Friday against the Red Wings.

Campbell skated into the ­offensive zone during a delayed penalty and held on to the puck, freezing the Wings before setting up Kopecky all alone in front goalie Jimmy Howard.

"The coaches want me to do that more,'' Campbell said of controlling the puck. ''I think I've been playing well, but there's always another level."

Campbell led the team in ice time (26:38) and had an assist, four blocks and a plus-2 rating in the 4-1 victory. He has been steady since returning from a sprained right knee Nov. 1, leading the Hawks with a plus-12."