In 16 games since McLellan took over, the Red Wings are 11-4-1, riding a three-game win streak as they prepare to head to western Canada on Wednesday. It’s not unusual to see a midseason coaching change bring better results in the NHL, but now more than 30 days in, the Red Wings’ surge has lasted longer than a simple adrenaline rush.

McLellan has put his stamp on the Red Wings a month into his tenure. They’re playing faster. They’re scoring more. They’re outshooting opponents most nights because of better puck possession and a newfound shot mentality.

Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Emil Lilleberg will face a hearing from NHL Player Safety for his hit on JT Compher, but it does not appear any supplemental discipline will be heading Nikita Kucherov's

Tripped by by Lightning star Nikita Kucherov as he was breaking ... looked at in the doctor’s office,” Red Wings coach Todd McLellan said shortly after the game. “I think things are okay ...

McLellan and his right-hand man, former Kings and Ducks assistant Trent Yawney, have put their imprint on the winged wheel in short order. “Our structure in all three zones (has improved), I feel like we’re just supporting the puck better,” Talbot told The Detroit News.

Talbot makes 28 saves, gets second shutout of season as Detroit improves to 7-1-0 at Little Caesars Arena since Dec. 29

Nikita Kucherov had a goal and an assist in Tampa Bay's three-goal, second-period outburst over a 3:42 span as the host Lightning cooled off the torrid Detroit Red Wings, 5-1, on Saturday night.

TAMPA -- Nikita Kucherov and Jake Guentzel each had a goal and two assists for the Tampa Bay Lightning in a 5-1 win against the Detroit Red Wings at Amalie Arena on Saturday. Kucherov, who recorded his 600th NHL assist in the second period, extended his point streak to eight games (four goals, 10 assists).

So much has gone right for the Detroit Red Wings since Todd McLellan took over as coach. On Saturday, however, little went their way. The Tampa Bay Lightning scored three goals in a span of 3:42 less than four minutes into the second period to break the game open and went on to defeat the Red Wings 5-1 at Amalie Arena.

Lucas Raymond is a big reason the Detroit Red Wings are doing so well, and Patrick Kane may soon rejoin the lineup.

The Red Wings won their second consecutive game on this three-game homestand Saturday with a 2-0 victory over Tampa.

The immediate status report on Detroit Red Wings forward Michael Rasmussen is that his departure from Saturday's game looked worse that it was.