Justin Abdelkader and Jeff Blashill talk after the Red Wings' victory over Buffalo Tuesday. Video by Helene St. James/DFP
Richards got the shoot-out tally, Abdelkader scored twice and Tatar and Miller also scored; Mrazek had 28 saves
Jeff Blashill started out his post-game analysis with a question and a smile.
Was the Detroit Red Wings' 5-4 shootout victory over the Buffalo Sabres Tuesday giving a lead up, or coming from behind?
The answer: A bit of both. But it's easier to joke when two points have just been added during an eight-game point streak.