In 16 games since McLellan took over, the Red Wings are 11-4-1, riding a three-game win streak as they prepare to head to western Canada on Wednesday. It’s not unusual to see a midseason coaching change bring better results in the NHL, but now more than 30 days in, the Red Wings’ surge has lasted longer than a simple adrenaline rush.
The Red Wings showed they're learning how to win after falling behind against a great defensive team like the Kings and scoring five straight goals.
The Kings take a two-goal lead in the first period before losing, 5-2, against their former head coach and dropping to 2-5-1 over their last eight games.
The Detroit Red Wings wrapped up a three-game home stand Monday when they hosted the Los Angeles Kings, who jumped out to an early lead thanks partly to a mishap by the Wings – but that only momentarily quieted fans at Little Caesars Arena.
Three days ago, the Red Wings fired Derek Lalonde and hired Todd McLellan ... Wings capitalized almost immediately with a goal from Alex DeBrincat just 3:19 into the first period, assisted ...