The Daily: Bertuzzi Late Goal Lifts ‘Hawks, Faces Wings This Week

Former Red Wings player Tyler Bertuzzi scored with 34 seconds left in regulation to spark the Chicago Blackhawks to a 4-3 shootout win against the Los Angeles Kings.

The Blackhawks needed more scoring from Bertuzzi and he has delivered goals in back-to-back games. He now has four goals in 12 games. That’s a 27-goal pace. The Blackhawks gave Bertuzzi a four-year deal worth $22 million last summer.

They would be content with 27 goals.

Bertuzzi will be facing his former Detroit teammates Wednesday when the Red Wings play a road game in Chicago.

BERTUZZI TIES IT UP WITH 34 SECONDS LEFT IN THE GAME😱 pic.twitter.com/qF8uRMLDZs

— Blackhawks on CHSN (@CHSN_Blackhawks) November 2, 2024

Red Wings In Case You Missed It

Bob Duff writes that goaltender Cam Talbot has been GM Steve Yzerman’s best offseason acquisition.

Captain Dylan Larkin‘s two power play goals, coupled with strong goaltending and battling defense against the Sabres is an example of how Detroit needs to play.

Do Red Wings have right personnel to play in coach Derek Lalonde‘s system?

Red Wings Extra

The Grand Rapids Griffins (6-2-1-0), Detroit’s AHL affiliate, has a game today at Cleveland. The Red Wings (5-5-1) are off until Wednesday when they are at Chicago. The Red Wings start the week ranked 26th in team scoring (2.64 goals per game) and 18th in team GAA (3.18). They own the NHL’s eighth-best power play (26.5%)

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