The Detroit Red Wings defeated the Los Angeles Kings 5-2 thanks to a sensational night from young star Lucas Raymond, after the game head coach Todd McLellan sent the 22-year-old a bold statement.

As Lucas Raymond continues to blossom into a star, the idea that the "Yzer-plan" wants for high-end offensive talent loses its luster

Last season was a coming out party for Detroit Red Wings star forward Lucas Raymond. This season is about Raymond establishing his credentials among the elite performers in the NHL.

The Detroit Red Wings won their third straight game, defeating the Los Angeles Kings by a score of 5-2. The win brought the Wings within two points of one of th

In 16 games since McLellan took over, the Red Wings are 11-4-1, riding a three-game win streak as they prepare to head to western Canada on Wednesday. It’s not unusual to see a midseason coaching change bring better results in the NHL, but now more than 30 days in, the Red Wings’ surge has lasted longer than a simple adrenaline rush.

The 22-year-old winger potted his 20th goal of the season late in the first period to get Detroit on the board, and the Wings' top line of Raymond, Dylan Larkin and Marco Kasper dominated the game the rest of the way.

The Detroit Red Wings wrapped up a three-game home stand Monday when they hosted the Los Angeles Kings, who jumped out to an early lead thanks partly to a mishap by the Wings – but that only momentarily quieted fans at Little Caesars Arena. The Wings rallied and kept going, finishing with a 5-2 victory.

With each passing day, the Detroit Red Wings are gathering more evidence that their kids are alright. On a night when 31-year-old Dominik Shine was making his NHL debut for Detroit, the fingerprints of the future of the franchise were all over Monday’s 5-2 win over the Los Angeles Kings.

The Red Wings practiced at Little Caesars Arena’s BELFOR Training Center on Wednesday morning before departing for Edmonton. Patrick Kane (upper body) and Vladimir Tarasenko (illness) both participated, but J.T. Compher (upper body) and Jeff Petry (undisclosed) did not.

Detroit prospect Red Savage’s Michigan State season has been ended by an upper body injury. The  only question now is what comes next for Savage. Will he sign with the Red Wings or wait until Aug. 15 and become an unrestricted free agent?

The Red Wings aren't shaping up as an obvious buyer or seller at this year's deadline. But can they use it to look ahead to next season?