Detroit City Wire

The Detroit Red Wings are focusing on refining their strategies and maintaining a growth mindset as they prepare for their upcoming game against the New York Islanders. Following a successful 5-2 victory over the Nashville Predators, the team practiced at UBS Arena on Monday morning with an emphasis on improving certain areas of play.

Red Wings head coach Derek Lalonde commented on the team's efforts to address weaknesses from previous losses. "We’ve done a pretty good job off our couple losses of problem-solving some areas we need to improve on," he said. The focus during practice was on arrivals and tracking, which Lalonde believes were handled well by the team.

Vladimir Tarasenko, who scored his second goal of the season in Saturday's win, highlighted the importance of preparation. "I think being in the league -- we have guys that have been in the league a long time -- we know that you have to forget the [last] game," Tarasenko stated. He emphasized readiness for another challenging game against a tough opponent.

In addition to Tarasenko's contribution, 11 Red Wings players recorded points against Nashville. The team capitalized on one of three power-play opportunities, which Lalonde described as pivotal for winning the second period. "Our power play has been getting looks, but when it goes in the back of the net it allowed us to win," he explained.

Regarding player health, Tyler Motte remains day-to-day with an upper-body injury and did not play against Nashville. This absence influenced line changes made by Lalonde before Saturday's match.

The defensive lineup also saw adjustments, with Moritz Seider and Simon Edvinsson forming a new pairing. Edvinsson expressed satisfaction with their performance together: "We have pretty similar games, and I think we think the same."

Looking ahead to Tuesday's game against the Islanders, Lalonde stressed consistency and trust in their process as keys to success. "We’re pretty good with judging ourselves on performance," he noted. Despite early-season challenges magnified by two consecutive losses, Lalonde remains optimistic about continued improvement.