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The Red Wings found their answer on the second pair

As the Detroit Red Wings search for many things, stability on its back end may be taking shape. Here's what William Wallinder and Justin Faulk are providing.

Published: Thursday, 5 November 2026 at 1:30 PM
The Red Wings found their answer on the second pair
Key Things to Know
  • Katy Glaza writes that Justin Faulk and William Wallinder have emerged as Detroit's effective second defensive pairing.
  • The Faulk and Wallinder pairing recorded a 59.51 CF% and 63.75 xGF% over 101 minutes at five-on-five.
  • Glaza points out the duo receives sheltered minutes compared to Moritz Seider and Ben Chiarot.
The Story in 60 Seconds

The Detroit Red Wings have found stability on their second defensive pairing with Justin Faulk and William Wallinder, writes Katy Glaza. The duo has posted strong underlying analytics, including a 59.51 Corsi for percentage and a 63.75 expected goals for percentage across over 101 minutes of five-on-five ice time.

Glaza notes that the pairing has benefited from sheltered minutes and favorable offensive zone deployments compared to Detroit's top unit of Moritz Seider and Ben Chiarot. Red Wings head coach Todd McLellan expressed approval of the partnership, praising Wallinder's growing confidence and Faulk's veteran leadership on and off the ice.

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