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The Detroit Red Wings have a simple problem -- they can't put the puck in the net. They have been blanked twice in their first five games. Detroit will try to find more answers on offense when it hosts the…
The Detroit Red Wings aim to solve their offensive struggles when they host the New Jersey Devils on Tuesday. Detroit has been shut out twice in its first five games this season, most recently falling 1-0 in a shootout against the Montreal Canadiens on Saturday. The Red Wings are averaging just two goals per contest and hold a 6.1 percent shooting percentage, prompting head coach Todd McLellan to stress the necessity of turning high shot volume into actual goals.
New Jersey travels to Detroit on the second night of a back-to-back following a 4-1 home defeat to the Ottawa Senators on Monday. Forward Arseny Gritsyuk scored the Devils' lone goal despite a 30-20 shot advantage against Ottawa. Devils forward Jesper Bratt emphasized the need for better screen traffic, as both teams look to improve their offensive execution.

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