Helene St. James, Detroit Free Press
Vancouver, B.C. — Anthony Mantha’s rise as a leading scorer for the Detroit Red Wings shows his commitment to putting in hard work.
Entering Monday’s game at Rogers Arena against the Vancouver Canucks, Mantha had goals in three straight games to lead the Wings with seven goals overall, and his 13 points were tied with two teammates. For coach Jeff Blashill, who coached Mantha for two years in the American Hockey League before taking over the Wings, the dominance reflects Mantha’s growth from entitled junior hockey star to engaged NHL forward.