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Punchless Brad Richards dropped to Wings' fourth line

Detroit – The search for consistent production out of four lines continues for the Red Wings.

With that in mind, coach Jeff Blashill was at it again during Thursday's morning skate, putting Brad Richards on the fourth line with Luke Glendening and Drew Miller.

Darren Helm took Richards' place on a line with Pavel Datsyuk and Teemu Pulkkinen.

Richards scored the only goal during Tuesday's shootout, but otherwise has been silent since returning from returning from a back injury Nov. 20.

In six games, Richards had two assists, both coming Nov. 21 against St. Louis.