The Daily: Red Wings’ Raymond Can’t Save Sweden; Griffins Lose

Red Wings forward Lucas Raymond’s two assists were not enough to prevent Sweden from falling 4-3 to Canada in overtime in the opening game of 4 Nations Face-off.

The Swedes rallied from a 3-1 deficit to tie the game 3-3. Raymond assisted on Joel Eriksson Ek’s tying goal at 8:59 of the third period.

Mitch Marner scored the overtime game-winner at 6:06 of OT. Sidney Crosby drew the assist.

Mark Monday on your calendar as the day that Raymond and friend and Detroit Red Wings linemate Dylan Larkin meet in the Sweden vs. USA game at the 4 Nations.

Red Wings in Case You Missed It

Dylan Larkin is honoring Johnny Hockey while competing in the 4 Nations Face-off Challenge.

Defenseman Axel Sandin Pellikka and goalie Trey Augustine rank sixth and 20th, respectively. on TSN’s Top 50 NHL-affiliated prospects.

Forward Elmer Soderblom is playing well enough to stay in Detroit.

Red Wings Extra

Detroit’s Grand Rapids Griffins farm team is inexplicably struggling. On Wednesday, the Griffins lost their fifth consecutive game on a 4-1 decision to Springfield Thunderbirds in Grand Rapids. Gabriel Seger scored the Griffins’ lone goal. Antti Tuomisto earned his third assist in the past two games.

Hockey Now Network

Chicago: Connor Murphy stabilizes Chicago’s blue line. Chicago Blackhawks. 

Colorado: What the Avalanche are doing over the 4 Nations Face-off break. Colorado Avalanche

Philadelphia: Three reasons why we should pay attention to the Flyers over the next two months. Philadelphia Flyers.

Pittsburgh: Jesse Puljujarvi is now giving his side of the story about his departure from the Pittsburgh Penguins.