As the Red Wings reach the midway point, let's assess each player based on performance and expectations heading into this season.

Many of the Wings' recent first-round draft picks have been contributing heavily during the team's 8-2-0 run since coach Todd McLellan took over.

San Jose Sharks snap Red Wings' seven-game win streak with a 6-3 victory, fueled by solid defense and special-teams play

The Sharks led 4-2 midway through the third period before the Red Wings scored off a set play on a faceoff against Celebrini’s line with Toffoli and Eklund. Dylan Larkin controlled the draw against Celebrini inside the Sharks’ zone and quickly got the puck over to Lucas Raymond, who beat Georgiev to cut San Jose’s lead to one at the 9:56 mark.

The Sharks led 4-2 midway through the third period before the Red Wings scored off a set play on a faceoff against Celebrini’s line with Toffoli and Eklund. Dylan Larkin controlled the draw against Celebrini inside the Sharks’ zone and quickly got the puck over to Lucas Raymond, who beat Georgiev to cut San Jose’s lead to one at the 9:56 mark.

That's not nothing, but it's not what caught the Red Wings attention. Instead, Cozens' 31-goal, 37-assist 2022–23 campaign suggests a young player worth bringing in, even after just 47 points a year ago.

Observations on the Red Wings' emerging depth, fast and furious start, and blossoming confidence as they win their seventh straight game, 6–2 over the visiting Kraken

At Pistons’ basketball games, even over the television, you can clearly hear the chant of “Jar-ed GOFF!” At Red Wings’ hockey games in the same Little Caesars Arena, the fans repeat the name of the Lions’ quarterback: “Jar-ed GOFF!! Jar-ed GOFF!!”

Detroit Red Wings captain Dylan Larkin (71) celebrates along with defenseman Moritz Seider (53) after right wing Patrick Kane (88) scores the game-winning goal to defeat the Ottawa Senators during overtime Tuesday. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson) AP

They did it with a short bench, too, after losing defenseman Simon Edvinsson to an upper ... but the Wings were able to tie it when Dylan Larkin fired a shot that Compher tipped while falling ...

The Ottawa Senators could not defend the one goal lead as the Red Wings comeback to win their fifth consecutive game. Ottawa does earn one point from the 3-2 overtime loss. This concludes the Senators’ nine game road trip from Dec.

DETROIT – Patrick Kane scored a power-play goal at 2:21 of overtime Tuesday and the Detroit Red Wings defeated the Ottawa Senators 3-2 for their fifth consecutive victory. The Red Wings have climbed back to .500 in points percentage (18-18-4) and at home (10-10-2). They are 5-1-0 under new coach Todd McLellan.