(Photo: Tony Avelar, Associated Press)
So, where was this type of hockey for much of the season from the Red Wings?
This was supposed to be a rugged five-game trip, going from East to West, criss-crossing the country and facing some difficult playoff teams.
There's been a lot of travel, but it's the Wings who have been the best team most nights.
The Wings (28-38-10) won the third game of this trip Monday, defeating the struggling San Jose Sharks, 3-2.
Dylan Larkin, Andreas Athanasiou and Christoffer Ehn (shorthanded) scored goals, and goaltender Jonathan Bernier stopped 39 shots.