Detroit — This is way more fun.
The Red Wings have perked up. It looks better on the ice and feels better around the room.
Coming to work is more enjoyable.
Attribute it to defensemen’s injuries healing, tougher opponents in the first 10 games, more home games in the past eight or some prospective stars beginning to take the next step, the 1-7-2 Wings before Halloween are the 8-8-2 Wings a week shy of Thanksgiving.
Meanwhile, some hot and more cold streaks have been the pattern for a few seasons now.
So, the sensibility is keeping the keel even, while enjoying the success.