from Bob Duff of Detroit Hockey Now,
A 2-0 loss to the Washington Capitals at Little Caesars Arena was marking the third successive NHL preseason game for the Red Wings in which their goals for total diminshed. However, the talk of defensive systems on the Detroit bench and the display of defensive acumen on the ice was music to Lalonde’s ears and a sight to behold for his eyes.
“I kind of liked some of the things we did today,” Lalonde said. “We held them to one goal (and an empty net tally). We didn’t give up a lot of chances.