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Red Wings' Todd McLellan sends message to his group ahead of facing Predators: 'We can't give up goals for fre
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Detroit Red Wings head coach Todd McLellan sent a message to his group ahead of their game against the Nashville Predators on Wednesday.
Head Coach Todd McLellan was interviewed by the local media in a postgame scrum on the 24th following the loss to the New Jersey Devils.
The Red Wings lost 4-3 in a game that saw the team lose before the third period began, as they couldn't come from behind to secure the win.
It was a combination of the team giving up way too much too early and being free at the beginning of the game.
It's a focal point of play that the Red Wings will need to worry about against the Predators on Wednesday.
The Predators have a record of 46-54-4-11 against the Red Wings per StatMuse. Away against the Red Wings, the team has a record of 21-42-2-2, which doesn't bode well for Andrew Brunette or GM Barry Trotz.
Can the Detroit Red Wings defend home ice against the Nashville Predators on Wednesday?
The Detroit Red Wings are 8-4-1 at home this season per ESPN, and this could be another chance for them to keep themselves atop the Atlantic Division.
Captain Dylan Larkin has led the team in points this season with 25 (13-12), and Lucas Raymond is in second with 17 assists and 24 points.
They'll have to effectively manage the blue line and not let the Predators run wild over Little Caesars Arena's ice to stay ahead of their lofty goals in 2025-26.
The Red Wings have been mentioned as a trade candidate for center Ryan O'Reilly, and this could give him a nice showing for Steve Yzerman.
Veteran forward Erik Haula has also been part of the trade rumors, amidst a retool.
Though the team should find a way to shut them down in order to keep the lid on a season that could see them in the playoffs.
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