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After rough start, goaltending emerging as strength for Red Wings

Detroit — There was a belief the Red Wings’ goaltending would be a consistent area of strength before the season began.

And, after some minor blips and downturns — and an injury — that level of consistency has arrived.

It’s getting to the point where the Red Wings are likely expecting Jonathan Bernier and Thomas Greiss to come through with an elite game.

Which isn’t easy — but they keep doing it.

It was Bernier’s turn Saturday, stopping a whopping 50 shots in a 2-1 overtime loss to Dallas.

“He was excellent,” coach Jeff Blashill said.