Red Wings 7-3; DeBrincat Heats Up

The Detroit Red Wings have started the season 7-3 through 10 games, their best start since 2010-11. After an early slump, Alex DeBrincat has heated up — recording a four-game point streak and sitting at about three goals and nine assists through 11 appearances while playing a top-six role and manning the first power-play unit. Detroit’s 5-2 win over St. Louis followed two days of defensive practice and was cited as a strong example of the team tightening coverage and limiting chances, pushing the club into the top half of the Eastern Conference. Coach Todd McLellan is stressing consistency and schematic communication ahead of a five-game road trip that will test whether the team can avoid volatile stretches. Younger contributors such as Marco Kasper and Dylan Larkin have complemented DeBrincat, giving Detroit more balanced offensive depth, while improved defensive play and special teams work remain key factors.