Now getting to see Raymond through eight games and daily practices, McLellan is understanding how good a player Raymond is, and can be in the future.

From afar, before he took his current job, Detroit Red Wings coach Todd McLellan was certain about one thing when it came to Lucas Raymond. He knew that the kid was a real talent.

Raymond had an assist, three shots on net and one block in Thursday's 4-2 win over Montreal.

Red Wings rookie Marco Kasper has enjoyed a promotion in recent weeks, moving up to Detroit's top line, beside captain Dylan Larkin and Lucas Raymond. It's a move that's paid dividends for Kasper as an individual and for the line.

Todd McLellan didn't cushion his opinion after watching the Detroit Red Wings lose for the first time in eight games. The Wings (20-19-4) head on their first extended road trip under McLellan tarnished by a 6-3 loss to the San Jose Sharks that basically reinforced McLellan's concerns from the previous game.

Plus a hit parade in Vancouver, a savior in Ottawa, the timeline of witnessing all-time greatness in Washington and much more.

Raymond had an assist, three shots on net and one block in Thursday's 4-2 win over Montreal. Several Canadiens defenders bought Raymond's fake to the slot before he slipped the puck to Alex DeBrincat,

Coach Todd McLellan saw the Red Wings' seven-game winning streak end, but he didn't pull any punches in his honest assessment of his team's problems.

Detroit Red Wings captain Dylan Larkin discussed the team's improvement under new coach Todd McLellan, who was announced as head coach on December 26.

Todd McLellan's first message to the Detroit Red Wings was ... helping chase goalie Cam Talbot after two periods and leaving Alex Lyon to clean up. Lucas Raymond converted on a power play and Simon Edvinsson also scored in the third period, as the Wings ...

After winning seven straight NHL games, the Red Wings played flat in loss Tuesday. Can they rebound Thursday as a 1.5-goal underdog at the Panthers?

Whether the Red Wings can keep this streak going hinges on Detroit’s ability to handle this early success under new coach Todd McLellan ... Kane and Lucas Raymond tend to really run Detroit ...