The Red Wings came into tonight’s matchup with the Montreal Canadiens after receiving a beat down from Florida on Sunday, losing 6-1. If that wasn’t reason enough for an improved performance tonight, you may remember the last game against the Canadiens two weeks ago was one of the team’s worst performances of the season, losing 8-1.
To make matters worse, the original projected return of Dylan Larkin to the lineup tonight was proven too hopeful as it was announced the young stalwart will miss at least another week with his neck strain.