The Wings need to play more offense to offset losses on defense. Filmed Jan. 1, 2019 in Detroit. Helene St. James, Detroit Free Press
The Detroit Red Wings worked on puck protection Tuesday in the hopes that can help mask the injuries that have decimated the defense.
The Wings take a five-game losing skid up against the Calgary Flames on Wednesday (7 p.m., Fox Sports Detroit). Darren Helm is expected to return after missing seven weeks because of a shoulder injury, but the sick bay still holds key veteran defensemen Mike Green, Danny DeKeyser and Trevor Daley.