Staggering statistic shows just how potent Red Wings' power play has been
As part of their 8 wins in 10 games, a stunning statistic shows just how potent the Red Wings' power play has been since Todd McLellan took over from Derek Lalonde.
The Detroit Red Wings are right back in the swing of things in the Eastern Conference playoff race, having won 8 of their last 10 games under new coach Todd McLellan.
It's a stark contrast to where they were in the standings when McLellan took over from the terminated Derek Lalonde on December 26, as they were tied with the Buffalo Sabres for the last place spot in the Atlantic Division as well as the Eastern Conference.
But since the change was made, the Red Wings have appeared to be completely reborn and are playing with newfound purpose, drive, and tenacity.
One of the major factors in their newfound success is their scorching-hot power play, which has been the best in the NHL for the last few weeks under McLellan. The Red Wings scored 3 power play goals in last night's 5-2 win over the divisional foe Florida Panthers , converting on 75% of their opportunities:
In fact, the 17 power play goals the Red Wings have scored in their last 9.5 games are more than the Anaheim Ducks (16), Los Angeles Kings (15), and New York Islanders (12) have scored all year long.
Dylan Larkin appreciates the work that the Red Wings have put in to make their power play among the NHL's best
The Red Wings captain, who scored twice in last night's win over the Panthers, detailed how he and his teammates simply outworked Florida's penalty killing units.
Larkin's 1st goal was with the man advantage; he latter finished the scoring with a breakaway goal into the empty net.
