from Ansar Khan of Mlive,
The Detroit Red Wings have been strikingly better with Mike Green in the lineup, so his return Friday at Winnipeg should provide a boost.
But they are 12 points out of the final playoff spot. A cynic might suggest it’s hopeless and they’re better off losing to improve their draft lottery odds....
“I enjoy watching teams and players get better,” coach Jeff Blashill said. “Let’s keep finding ways to get better.”
The Red Wings are coming off a disappointing 1-3-1 homestand in which they had opportunities to gain more points but squandered leads and found ways to lose.