The Red Wings (28-21-5) are 15-4-1 under McLellan, who said they’re close to forming an identity in the six weeks he’s been here.

The news keeps getting better and better for the Detroit Red Wings since the club was opting to name Todd McLellan coach. The team his back home from its first four-game sweep of a road trip since 1996.

McLellan and his right-hand man, former Kings and Ducks assistant Trent Yawney, have put their imprint on the winged wheel in short order. “Our structure in all three zones (has improved), I feel like we’re just supporting the puck better,” Talbot told The Detroit News.