Detroit — Don't look now, but the Red Wings have a meaningful game, or games, to play in the near future. A little over two weeks ago, when general manager Steve Yzerman made the head-coaching change to Todd McLellan, that didn't look probable.
Mechanical issues with their airplane meant the Wings didn't get home till Sunday afternoon, costing them a much-needed day off.
They're close in points in a bunched Eastern Conference, but the Detroit Red Wings have multiple teams to leap to get into playoff position.
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While they didn't have their fingerprints directly on the game-winner, it was a gold medal game littered with Detroit Red Wings prospects. Jesse Kiiskinen (whom Detroit acquired via trade in June) scored the opening goal of the evening on the power play, funneling down the slot before wiring home a wrist shot.
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The Red Wings play their next four at home before their schedule gets much more difficult. According to tankathon.com, the Red Wings currently have the second-toughest remaining schedule (their opponents have a .571 points percentage). And they play 23 of their final 39 on the road.
Dylan Larkin scored a pair of goals, including one on the power play, as the Detroit Red Wings won their fourth straight game, beating Winnipeg, 4-2.
The Detroit Red Wings are concluding their honeymoon phase with new coach Todd McLellan. So far, there’s been nothing but wedded bliss. The Red Wings are 4-1, taking a four-game win streak to the ice Tuesday as they begin a four-game homestand against Atlantic Division rivals the Ottawa Senators.
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A trade pitch has the Detroit Red Wings acquiring K'Andre Miller from the New York Rangers in a multi-player blockbuster deal.