The Daily: Red Wings Excited for Boston Test; Bruins Also Seeking Bounce Back Performance

So often a graveyard of dreams for the Detroit Red Wings, is this going to be the occasion when Boston’s TD Garden extends them a lifeline of hope?

The Red Wings and Boston Bruins clash Saturday (7 p.m. ET). Detroit is carrying an 0-1-1 salte through the past two games, It’s the first time all season the Red Wings have gone consecutive games without posting a victory.

“I’m excited heading into next game and seeing how we react,” Detroit forward David Perron said. “It’s gonna be a good test to see how we react.”

Boston is also seeking a bounce back performance. In their last game, the Bruins squandered a two-goal third-period lead and lost in overtime to the Anaheim Ducks, falling from the ranks of the unbeaten.

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Red Wings Next Game

Detroit was 0-2 in two visits to TD Garden last season. The Bruins won 5-1 on Oct. 27 and 3-2 on March 11.

Atlantic Division

Florida: Feeling great, forward Sam Bennett is ready to return to action with the Florida Panthers.

Montreal: Five reasons why the Montreal Canadiens are off to a good start to the 2023-24 NHL season.

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Carolina: Welcoming Andrei Svechnikov back to the lineup, the Carolina Hurricanes blanked the San Jose Sharks 3-0.

Islanders: In Thursday’s New York Islanders vs Ottawa game, Senators forward Fabien Brunnstrom was seriously injured when his head struck the ice. He’s out with a concussion.

Connor Clifton receives a match penalty for this hit to the head on Nico Hischier. pic.twitter.com/Zu06XHvMi1

— Sportsnet (@Sportsnet) October 27, 2023

New Jersey: New Jersey Devils captain Nico Hischier is questionable with an undisclosed injuy after being heavily checked in the head by Buffalo defenseman Connor Clifton.

Washington: Owners of a two-game win streak, are the Washington Capitals beginning to figure it out and turning their season around?

Pittsburgh: Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Erik Karlsson thinks the team needs to show more urgency when on the power play.

Philadelphia: No one saw this aspect of the Philadelphia Flyers game coming.

Colorado: Top Colorado Avalanche prospect Nikolai Kovalenko is nearing a return from injury with Torpedo of the KHL. That’s the team who’s coach is former Red Wings star Igor Larionov.

Chicago: Give the gameplan of Chicago Blackhawks coach Luke Richardson the credit for their shocking win over the Stanley Cup champion Vegas Golden Knights.

San Jose: Shut out again, the San Jose Sharks have gone 151:30 without scoring a goal.

Vegas: A seven-game winning streak came to an end as Chicago beat the Vegas Golden Knights 4-3 in overtime.