John Niyo and Ted Kulfan take a look at the Red Wings at midseason with NHL Network host Tony Luftman. The Detroit News
Detroit — What a night for Thomas Vanek.
The veteran forward, thus far, hasn’t had the best season of his long, successful career, but playing in his 1,000th career game Friday, Vanek had a game to remember.
Vanek scored a goal, played just over 16 minutes (16:04), had several quality chances, only to be turned away by Nashville goalie Pekka Rinne, and was part of arguably the Wings’ most consistent line all game, with Anthony Mantha and Frans Nielsen.