Detroit – Tyler Bertuzzi and Andreas Athanasiou have begun a routine before every game.
To get each other pumped up and motivated, they’ll get on each other about making an impact on the game, to be a factor.
On Wednesday night it worked for both of them.
Both of them scored – Athanasiou actually had two goals, including the game-winner in overtime – as the Red Wings defeated Boston 3-2.
“The last few games I always tell him to do something out there,” Bertuzzi said. “Just get on his nerves. He laughs it off, then he scores two, so it works.