The Detroit Red Wings began their exhibition season with a lineup light on NHL regulars and prospects.
It was mostly minor leaguers who played Tuesday night at Little Caesars Arena in the first game since breaking training camp one day prior. Moritz Seider, the team’s first-round pick in June, watched from the press box, along with several other prospects.
Forward Luke Glendening, newcomer Patrik Nemeth and goaltender Jimmy Howard were the ranking NHL veterans as the Wings beat the Blackhawks, 5-3, on the strength of a late power-play goal by prospect Michael Rasmussen and an empty-netter from Glendening.