Montreal — Tanking to get a better draft position in late June?
No way, it appears, with the Red Wings. They may not be winning every night, but continue to play hard — and, yes, have won three of their last four games.
That includes Tuesday’s impressive 2-1 overtime victory over Montreal, which leads the Atlantic Division and is generally regarded as a legitimate Stanley Cup contender.
Don’t expect the Red Wings to fall flat in these final days of the regular season.
“You still have to be professional,” said goaltender Jimmy Howard, who had 35 saves and continued his outstanding personal season.