Detroit Red Wings, Finnie
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DETROIT – Emmitt Finnie lined up for the opening faceoff Sunday opposite a pair of Hall-of-Famers and then proceeded to show why the Detroit Red Wings kept the 20-year-old former seventh-round draft pick on their season-opening roster.
Detroit's young players and improved team defense are encouraging signs so far. Can the Red Wings keep this up?
The Red Wings shut down the idea of any of their upcoming games against opponents with lesser records as being a "trap"-style game.
Detroit Red Wings captain Dylan Larkin had two-word praise of his teammate and linemate, Emmitt Finnie, amid their hot streak.
Ex-Wolverine Jacob Truscott made his pro debut on Saturday in the Griffins' 4-2 victory over the Manitoba Moose in Grand Rapids.
Michael Brandsegg-Nygård gets the nod to fill in Patrick Kane's spot for the Detroit Red Wings due to an upper-body injury.