The Detroit Red Wings started this season slow, losing their first two games on the road to the Lightning and Panthers, but have won four straight and sit tied with Tampa Bay for second place in the Atlantic Division behind the conference-leading Canadiens. Leading the team offensively thus far have been Thomas Vanek, Mike Green (??), and Gustav Nyquist with three goals and four assists each.
On the back end, the Wings again feature Green, as well as Jonathan Ericsson, Niklas Kronwall, and Danny DeKeyser.