(Photo: Paul Sancya, Associated Press)
Detroit — That first game returning from a lengthy West Coast trip, for whatever reason, is never an easy one in the NHL.
Be it the body is readjusting to the time change, or getting the legs back after a long flight, or often times the opponent, it’s a usually a rough night.
That's what it was for the Red Wings on Tuesday at Little Caesars Arena.
Ottawa, which likely will battle with the Wings all season for the division and conference basement, scored three second-period goals, leading the Senators to a 4-3 victory.