Detroit — The Red Wings lost to the Chicago Blackhawks Monday 6-4 in somewhat of a rarity in the hockey calendar — an entertaining exhibition game.
Entertaining, and noteworthy on several levels, as the regular-season opener on Oct. 14 draws nearer.
The Wings scored three, count them, three, power-play goals in the second period to cut into Chicago's 3-0 lead after one period, and added a fourth power-play goal in the third period.
That's four power-play goals in one game — further giving optimism the Wings may actually have a worthwhile power play this season.