Red Wings Still Working Things Out, But at Least Now They’re a Work in Progress

That sneaky little element called optimism is forcing its way back into the realm of the Detroit Red Wings. It’s…

By Bob Duff · Detroit Hockey Now

Published: Sunday, 18 October 2026 at 3:25 AM

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Bob Duff argues the Detroit Red Wings are showing encouraging signs of progress amid a cautious return of optimism.
Detroit secured back-to-back wins for the first time this season after defeating the San Jose Sharks 4-3 in a shootout.
The Red Wings previously overcame a 1-0 deficit to defeat the Philadelphia Flyers 2-1 on Thursday.

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Writer Bob Duff suggests optimism is cautiously returning to the Detroit Red Wings after they earned back-to-back comeback victories for the first time this season. Following a 2-1 win over the Philadelphia Flyers on Thursday, Detroit rallied from a 3-1 deficit on Saturday against the San Jose Sharks to secure a 4-3 shootout victory.

Head coach Todd McLellan noted the roster remains a work in progress that still needs improvement in different areas. However, with points earned in four consecutive games, players such as Emmitt Finnie and Lucas Raymond highlighted growing defensive stability and confidence in sticking to their game plan.

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