from Harman Dayal of The Athletic,

Lucas Raymond, Detroit Red Wings

2023-24 stats: 68GP, 22G-35A-57P

Raymond is doing everything in his power to keep the Red Wings from sliding out of the playoff race.

With Dylan Larkin injured, Raymond has scored in four straight games, putting the offense on his back. Raymond is a bona fide dual threat offensively given how great his shot is and how smart he is as a passer. It’s a shame that the Red Wings are so atrocious defensively that they’re wasting performances like his two-goal game against the Penguins on Sunday. He’s the only shining light during this disastrous stretch.

The 21-year-old winger leads Detroit in points, with his biggest improvement coming at even strength. Raymond has fewer points on the power play than last season but is on track to double his five-on-five production. He’s tied for 30th among all NHL forwards in even-strength points.

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