"The contributions of players that were out a lot last year due to injuries has been a real positive, and then the continued development of younger players," general manager Ken Holland said. This is a faster-skating team than it was a year ago. Credit this to better health, continued growth of younger players and more consistent goaltending. The Red Wings have accumulated 13 more points than they had after 47 games in 2013-14 (20-17-10). The Red Wings (27-11-9) have won five in a row and are tied with the New York Islanders for second in the conference, one point behind the Tampa Bay Lightning. "I don't think any of us would have believed we'd be at this spot, the general manager and myself included." "When I thought about around July 5 when not much happened this summer, I was disappointed, like a few of my veteran players who called me were disappointed, too," coach Mike Babcock said. Who could have seen that coming after an off-season with no free-agent or trade acquisitions? At the All-Star break, they're competing for the top spot in the Eastern Conference. Many expected the Detroit Red Wings to be battling just to extend their playoff streak this season. ![]() Red Wings have exceeded expectations at the break, challenging for top spot in Eastern Conference posted by Red Wings Fan
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