The Detroit Red Wings got off to an amazing start to the season, but things haven't gone so smoothly over the last week. The Red Wings have dropped three games in a row, and although they have picked up two points, the team has not been playing smart hockey.
During the last three games, the Wings have taken 13 penalties. Although the Wings have killed 10 of them, the three goals they allowed have ultimately played a role in the team's downfall. Against the New York Rangers on Wednesday, a power-play goal early led to the Wings playing on their heels, and the second power-play goal allowed was a game-winner.
Against the Ottawa Senators, Detroit surrendered a power-play goal in the first period, and although it would tie it, playing from behind did Detroit no favors. There is a huge emphasis on scoring the first goal, and playing with a lead allows teams to generate positive momentum. That's something that hasn't happened as of late for the Wings, and that will have to change soon.
During the Red Wings' 10 other shorthanded opportunities, they were able to avert a crisis by killing off the penalty without surren ...
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Article written by Tom Urtz Jr.
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