Wings plot to thwart speedy Oilers

(Photo: David Guralnick, Detroit News)Detroit — The Oilers are, as they have been for a few seasons, young and fast and desperate for wins.

The speed and desire are two things about which the Red Wings are concerned tonight, as they try to return to the winning side after a generally well-played, but losing effort against the Bruins Wednesday.

Some of the fast and desperate Edmonton forwards are prolific, too.

Taylor Hall has 24 points (nine goals, 15 assists) in 22 games, and carries a plus-11. Leon Draisaitl has 17 (seven goals, 10 assists) in 12 games.

“I think it’s probably true of most players, but certainly someone like Taylor (Hall), and other guys on their team: You don’t want to give…