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How this Red Wings hot start is different from years past

It may be deja vu for some in Hockeytown, but there are reasons to believe this year's hot start for the Red Wings will result in a playoff berth.

Albert Johansson (left) and Lucas Raymond celebrate as the Detroit Red Wings score against the Toronto Maple Leafs. | Nic Antaya/GettyImages

The first month of the National Hockey League (NHL) season is already over, and there is a familiar sight for Detroit fans. The Red Wings have gotten off to a blistering start, posting 18 points in 13 games and sitting near the top of the Atlantic Division.