Early Offensive Surge Not Changing Detroit Red Wings’ Futures Odds

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The Detroit Red Wings have had a solid beginning to the 2021-22 NHL season. In their first three games, they have achieved points in all of them, resulting in a record of 2 wins, 0 losses, and 1 overtime loss.

The Wings’ impressive offensive start has captured the attention of fans who had lost interest. Could this be the season that Hockeytown experiences a revival?

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Bertuzzi sparking the offense

The standout feature of this season’s Red Wings team is their impressive scoring ability.

After three games, the Wings have tallied a total of 13 goals, placing them in a tie for fourth position in the NHL at present. They have successfully managed to score a minimum of three goals in each of their three matches so far.

In the season opener, left winger Tyler Bertuzzi, who is in his sixth year, made a strong impression on the league by scoring four goals. Despite his remarkable performance, his team suffered a 7-6 overtime defeat against Tampa Bay.

Up until now in the season, he has achieved a team-high of six points and has recently scored his fifth goal.

Apart from Bertuzzi, Vladislav Namestnikov stands out as the only other player on the Wings who has scored multiple goals, currently sitting at a tally of two. Additionally, six other players on the team have also contributed to the score sheet this season.

Before the season started, the Wings suffered a setback as Jakub Vrana sustained a shoulder injury. Despite only being in his fourth year, Vrana showcased impressive performance last season, accumulating 11 points in 11 games with Detroit. Consequently, there were optimistic expectations for a fruitful season ahead. Unfortunately, Vrana’s injury will sideline him for four months.

Dylan Larkin gets physical

In the season opener, Dylan Larkin, the captain in his seventh year, made headlines once again after being forcefully removed from the game.

After Joseph forcefully drove Larkin into the boards, the captain retaliated by unexpectedly punching him from behind. As a consequence, Larkin was suspended for one game. However, his act of standing up for himself may have garnered him some admiration within the league.

On Tuesday night, Larkin made a comeback to the lineup and played a crucial role in the Wings’ 4-1 victory against the Columbus Blue Jackets, contributing with two assists. Remarkably, he has managed to score a point in both games he has participated in this season.

Oddsmakers not buying into Detroit Red Wings

Despite the promising beginning, oddsmakers remain skeptical about the longevity of the Red Wings’ betting success.

According to DraftKings Sportsbook, the Red Wings remain a significant underdog with odds of +10000 to win the Stanley Cup.

Detroit is given a distant +8000 odds by BetMGM Sportsbook to win the Eastern Conference race, with only the Buffalo Sabres having worse odds of +10000.

The wager offered by GoldenNugget Sportsbook presents an intriguing opportunity, with the Red Wings listed at +12500 odds to win the Atlantic Division. This represents a substantial payout for a competitive division race.

DraftKings established the over/under for Detroit in the points race at 80.5 points for the season. The Red Wings accumulated 48 points in the previous 56-game season and only managed 39 points throughout the 71-game 2019-20 season.

During the 2015-16 season, the Detroit Wings secured a total of 93 points with a record of 41 wins, 30 losses, and 11 ties, marking the last time they exceeded 80 points in a single season.

Defense a concern for Detroit

Despite the positive results in the standings and box scores, early on in the season, there are concerns about Detroit’s defense.

During the offseason, Alex Nedeljkovic was signed by the team to a two-year contract to guard the net. Having exhibited potential in the previous season with the Carolina Hurricanes, the goalie, who is now in his third year, achieved an impressive 1.90 goals-against average across 23 games.

Nedeljkovic had a tough start in the opener, allowing seven goals out of 48 shots. While the defense shares some responsibility for allowing numerous shots, Nedeljkovic needs to improve moving forward. Additionally, his difficulties in the preseason raise concerns.

In the past two games, Thomas Greiss has been the starting goaltender, displaying an impressive performance by only conceding two goals out of 64 shots, resulting in an outstanding save percentage of .969. During the previous season, the experienced netminder participated in 34 games for Detroit, maintaining a goals against average (GAA) of 2.70 and a save percentage of .912.

Anticipate that both goalies will receive ample opportunities to establish themselves as the main goaltender for Detroit throughout the season.

Nedeljkovic is highly favored by the oddsmakers with +2200 odds at DraftKings to win the Vezina Trophy this season, which places him among the top contenders.

Road trip awaits

For its first three games, Detroit has been fortunate enough to start the season at home. This streak will persist on Thursday as the Wings welcome the Calgary Flames (0-1-1) to their home ice.

Next Thursday, Detroit will embark on its first road trip of the season, playing three games. The team will face the Montreal Canadiens (0-4-0) and the Chicago Blackhawks (0-3-1) in a weekend back-to-back, followed by a game against the Washington Capitals (2-0-1) on the following Wednesday.

Following a brief home break on October 29th to play against the Florida Panthers (3-0-0), the Wings are scheduled for four consecutive away games.

Over the next few weeks, the Wings will have a much better understanding of their standing this season and whether they have a genuine chance to compete in the postseason.

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