from Ansar Khan of Mlive,
They have won six of their past seven to inch toward .500 (7-8-2). They have won three in a row, all decided after regulation (two in shootouts, one in overtime) and each after erasing a two-goal deficit in the third period. That is the first time they have done that in club history.
Here are some trends and things to watch for this week:
Third period dominance
The Red Wings need to start stronger. They have scored an NHL-low 21 goals in the first two periods combined.