Helene St. James of the Detroit Free Press answered a few questions from the fans like this on what has clicked with the Wings...
Getting healthier helped. The Wings began the season with four rookies on the blue line, and that would take a toll on any team. Look at the impact veteran defenseman Mike Green has had since Oct. 26 — they were 12-6-2 with him in the lineup entering Saturday’s game. He had 16 points after 20 games, leading all team defensemen.
Coach Jeff Blashill often talks about the importance of feeling confident — the Wings gave themselves a booster shot when they beat Dallas Oct.