Although two games are not a sufficient sample size, the Red Wings have shown promise by only giving up one power play goal in five chances ahead of their game against Toronto.
Detroit successfully killed two penalties in their 6-3 win against the Maple Leafs on Saturday. The team's 80% penalty killing efficiency, ranked 19th in the NHL, indicates an improvement from last season when they struggled to reach 70%.
“One, we haven’t had to use it a lot,” Detroit coach Todd McLellan said. “That’s a good starter.
The Red Wings finished last in penalty killing in the NHL last season, but their current performance suggests a positive trend.
Author's summary: Red Wings' penalty kill efficiency improved to 80%.