The Daily: Red Wings Bottoming Out; Edvinsson Back Friday

Bob Duff’s story about the Red Wings’ 4-0 loss to the St. Louis Blues points out that Detroit fans had every right to boo them after the game.

He knows they are frustrated because he’s frustrated as well.

Detroit’s record now leaves the team eight points out of a playoff spot. The Red Wings’ .441 points percentage is the second worst in the Eastern Conference.

How bad is the situation?

Over the past 10 games, the Red Wings are 2-for-26 on the power play.

Captain Dylan Larkin has gone 13 games without a goal. He’s minus-6 in his past six games.

The fans are speaking. And loudly. Detroit doesn’t put up with unacceptable efforts like the one that was displayed tonight.

But one singular move is not saving this season either. #RedWings #lgrw pic.twitter.com/loRiYyS8Tq

— 🎄🎅🏼Merry Mario🎅🏼🎄 |#BLM (@NotLuigi89) December 24, 2024

Vladimir Tarasenko is on place for a 10-goal season. He’s gone 10 games without a goal and is minus-6 in his past eight game. His failure to clear a puck out of the Detroit zone led to the Blues’ first goal Monday.

Detroit is one of three teams with a penalty killing percentage below 72%. Their 68.8% efficiency ranks 31st out of 32 teams.

The Motown offense  is 29th at 2.56 goals per game. Detroit’s defense, giving up 3.26 goals per game, is 25th.

Red Wings In Case You Missed It

Young line of Joe Veleno, Marco Kasper and Jonatan Berggren starting to step up.

Red Wings were missing two top four defensemen (Simon Edvinsson and Ben Chiarot) against the Blues

Defenseman Jake Walman has been offensive force for the San Jose Sharks.

Red Wings Extra

Detroit players start their Christmas break today and it couldn’t come at a better time. This group is in desperate need of a reboot. Since Nov. 29, the Red Wings have only won three of 12 games. They have surrendered four or more goals in eight of those contests. Disappointed and frustrated, coach Derek Lalonde’s players are searching for answers. They aren’t coming easily.

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Boston: David Pastrnak suffered upper body injury in Bruins’ win against Washington Capitals. Boston Bruins.

Montreal: Columbus defenseman Zach Werenski didn’t take kindly to what Patrik Laine had to say about the Blue Jackets team. Montreal Canadiens.

Pittsburgh: Dave Molinari explains how Rickard Rakell regained his scoring touch. Pittsburgh Penguins.

San Jose: Sharks believe Macklin Celebrini’s hatred of losing will lead to more winning. San Jose Sharks.