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Losing prospect games is a win for the Red Wings

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It's not about how much you succeed, it's about how you come back from the adversity.

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Losing can sometimes be a valuable teacher.

At first glance, that may seem counterintuitive. But consider the words of Tom Brady at a recent leadership conference: “Life is not about how much you succeed, it’s about what happens when you fail.”

The Detroit Red Wings demonstrated this principle over the weekend, surrendering a two-goal lead late in the third period before falling 6–5 to the Dallas Stars in Game 2 of the 2025 NHL Prospect Games.