from Ted Kulfan of the Detroit News,

The Wings haven't produced much offense during this losing streak without captain Dylan Larkin (lower-body), but Raymond has scored goals in four consecutive games — five total — and has 10 goals and 13 assists, 23 points, in his last 23 games.

In fact, Raymond has taken over the team scoring lead with 57 points and is tied with Shayne Gostisbehere for the team lead in assists with 35. Raymond's 22 goals only trail Larkin (26) and Alex DeBrincat (23).

This has been a revitalizing season for Raymond, his third in the NHL, as Raymond's point total dropped to 47 last year from 57 in his rookie season. But Raymond has already matched his career-best 57 points this season in only 68 games.

"Big growth," said coach Derek Lalonde about Raymond's season. "You can see his game elevating, he's a lot more consistent night in and night out. That's huge credit to him. Just the growth he has with his details and habits, a lot of it has come from his growth and approach off the ice too.

"He's still building and growing. We're happy to have him."

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