Detroit — After a disappointing and disheartening loss in Chicago 48 hours earlier, coach Derek Lalonde was curious to see how his Red Wings would respond.
The Wings blew a two-goal lead in Chicago and got away from the way they've wanted to play. It was definitely eye-opening losing that way to a team the Wings should likely beat.
But Lalonde was pleased with what he saw Sunday.
Two power-play goals in the first period got the Wings going early and led them to a 5-1 victory over Anaheim at Little Caesars Arena.
"Real good," said Lalonde of the way the Wings responded.