Grading Out Fs Against the Bs

It’s fitting to note that the Detroit Red Wings - then the Detroit Cougars - officially launched their life as an NHL franchise on Nov. 18, 1926 via a 2-0 loss to the Boston Bruins. Detroit lost seven of its first eight and nine of its first 11 games against the Bruins. It would be wrong to suggest that things have never gotten any better, though lately, it sure seems that way. The Bruins visitors to Little Caesars Arena on Wednesday, already whipped the Wings 8-2 earlier this season on Oct. 13 at Boston. That was the Bruins’ seventh straight win over Detroit, ninth in the last 10 meetings, and 15th victory in the last 17 games between the two teams. At Detroit, the Bruins have won six of eight and eight of 11. Boston is 2-0 at LCA. “We’re trying to win a hockey game tonight against a good team and they’re trying to win a hockey game,… Detroit coach Jeff Blashill told DetroitRedWings.com. “They’ve got the best of us here over the last bit without question. We’ve got to find a way to change that. The only thing that matters is how good you play. We’ve got to go out and play.… This could be Detroit’s best chance to end the skid. Boston is missing several regulars, including top-line center Patrice Bergeron and Norris Trophy-winning defenseman Zdeno Chara. “They’ve got other good players,… Detroit forward Gustav Nyquist said. “(David) Pastrnak and (Brad) Marchand are obviously two guys you’ve got to look out for. It seems like they have a pretty good power play clicking, too. It’ll be a good test for us.… Ehn In The Wings recalled center Christoffer Ehn from AHL Grand Rapids Wednesday afternoon, the second time this season he’s been summoned back to the big club after starting the season in Detroit. Ehn has one assist in 10 games with Detroit Forward Wade Megan was returned to AHL Grand Rapids. Megan was pointless and minus-three in six games. Maloney Dead Former NHL left-winger Dan Maloney, who died Tuesday at the age of 68, spent three seasons with the Wings from 1975-78. His best season in Detroit was 1975-76. Maloney matched his career highs for goals (27) and points (66), finishing second on the Wings in goals, assists (39) and points.