Todd McLellan leads Detroit Red Wings to four straight wins, boosting team confidence
Todd McLellan's coaching debut with the Detroit Red Wings started poorly, losing 5-0 to the Toronto Maple Leafs. However, the team has since won four consecutive games, outscoring opponents 17-10, including a notable victory against the Winnipeg Jets. Under McLellan, the Red Wings' offense has improved significantly, averaging 3.80 goals per game, compared to 2.56 before his arrival. The team has also excelled on the power play, scoring in every game at a 50% success rate. Defensively, the Red Wings have tightened up, allowing only 24 shots against per game, down from 30.1. Their penalty kill has also improved to 80%, a significant jump from one of the worst rates in the league.