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After 12 straight losses, the Detroit Red Wings finally had a victory to celebrate on Thursday, Dec. 12, 2019, at Little Caesars Arena. Helene St. James, Detroit Free Press

The Detroit Red Wings’ dismal start to the 2019-20 season is raising questions about why they are struggling so much.

The team just avoided breaking the franchise record 14-game losing streak set in 1981-82, going winless in 12 games between Nov. 12-Dec. 12. It’s not even the halfway point of the season and the Wings are at the bottom of the NHL standings.