Traction is something that can prove elusive this time of year, whether you’re driving the interstate, or you’re the Detroit Red Wings. “Traction is a word,” Detroit coach Derek Lalonde said.

DETROIT – Detroit Red Wings coach Derek Lalonde expressed frustration while lamenting a lack a traction following Sunday’s 5-4 overtime loss to the Vancouver Canucks. The Red Wings are 2-2-2 in their past six and this latest setback was like the others – a game that could have gone in the win column with a break or two and better penalty killing.

Detroit squanders a lead and strong performances from Ville Husso & Lucas Raymond in dropping to 10-12-3 with a loss in Boston