Buffalo, N.Y. — One of the things the Red Wings could use most in their push for a playoff spot is superior goaltending.
Jimmy Howard provided it most of this season but has been, and will continue to be for a few weeks, unavailable because of a sprained knee.
Petr Mrazek provided it last season — but not as much this season.
But, maybe, Mrazek is beginning to resemble the goaltender he was around this time last year.
Mrazek’s performance in Friday’s 3-2 overtime loss to Buffalo was another hopeful sign.
The only reason the Red Wings were even in position to at least get a crucial point in the standings was because of Mrazek’s big-time saves throughout the game.