The Detroit Red Wings seem to be figuring out how to play in tight situations. Filmed Jan. 17, 2019 in Detroit. Helene St. James, Detroit Free Press
Their nascent winning streak faces a monumental test, but the Detroit Red Wings are growing in confidence.
The Wings have won two games in a row for the first time in six weeks, on the strength of closing out opponents in the third period. That was a facet they lacked as recently as this month. Being able to do what the Wings did in their last two third periods —rallying from a one-goal deficit against Anaheim by scoring three goals and padding a one-goal lead at Minnesota with two goals — is especially encouraging for a young team.