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Why this forward is an 'X-factor' for the Detroit Red Wings

At least Andreas Athanasiou is giving the Detroit Red Wings something to feel good about. Filmed Jan. 8, 2019 in Detroit. Helene St. James, Detroit Free Press

Amid a frustrating, challenging season, Andreas Athanasiou beckons as a beacon of a better future.

Athanasiou is well on pace for a career year with the Detroit Red Wings, his 17 goals already one more than he scored last season and just one shy of his personal best. He recorded his third two-goal game of the season Tuesday at Little Caesars Arena as the Wings fell 3-2 to the Montreal Canadiens.