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Detroit Red Wings' Thomas Vanek could use a confidence boost

Detroit Red Wings forward Thomas Vanek needs a boost of confidence. Filmed Dec. 6, 2018 in Toronto. Helene St. James, Detroit Free Press

TORONTO — Detroit Red Wings teammates love to play with him, or just watch him.

Thomas Vanek is renown for his creativity, the way he can create a scoring chance for himself or a linemate that another player wouldn’t even think of. But like all players he does better when he’s confident, and he could use a boost in that department.

Entering Thursday’s game against the Toronto Maple Leafs at Scotiabank Arena, Vanek had three goals and six assists in 20 games.