from Bob Duff of Detroit Hockey Now,

Captain Dylan Larkin was citing their performance as unemotional.

“Calgary, they were way more desperate than we were,” Larkin said.

Coach Jeff Blashill opted to be describing it as lacking in energy.

Here’s another adjective that’s certainly applicable – unacceptable. And it better end right here, right now.

This an all-too-familiar scenario with the Red Wings under Blashill. They begin decently, offering hope that there’s a corner about to be turned. However, it all turns out to be nothing more than an illusion.

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