The Daily: Red Wings Benefit From Sens’ Loss; NHL Rumors

The Detroit Red Wings understand the potentially calamitous consequences of blowing Saturday’s lead against Minnesota and giving away a point.

But in the short run, earning only one point against Minnesota was enough to move coach Todd McLellan’s team into the top wildcard position. That happened because the Ottawa Senators had an even more calamitous 5-2 loss to the Montreal Canadiens.

Detroit, Ottawa and the Columbus Blue Jackets all have 62 points, but the Red Wings, at .544, have the best points percentage of the trio.

That gives them optimism heading into today’s game against Anaheim, a game Detroit should win.  Saturday’s results show how truly tight the Eastern Conference race can be.

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Red Wings In Case You Missed It

Andrew Copp won’t play today against the Ducks because of an injury suffered Saturday against the Minnesota Wild.

Grand Rapids Griffins play Iowa today after Czech Rookie leads them to a much-needed win against Lehigh Valley.

Detroit prospect goalie Rudy Guimond owns an 11-0 record for Moncton in the QMJHL.

Red Wings Extra

Look for the power play to be a major factor when the Red Wings host the Anehim Ducks today (6 p.m., FanDuel Sports Network). Since Todd McLellan took over the team Dec. 26, Detroit’s power play efficiency is 36.8% (25-for-68). Today, Detroit’s surging power play goes up against an Anaheim penalty killing group that ranks 27th out of 32 NHL teams. Meanwhile, the Ducks have the NHL’s second-worst power play, scoring in only 12 percent of their chances.

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Florida: George Richards looks at the impact if Matthew Tkachuk’s injury has a long-term recovery. Florida Panthers. 

San Jose: Nico Sturm doesn’t believe he will be with the Sharks after the NHL trade deadline. San Jose Sharks.