The Red Wings have been outstanding of late, but Adam Proteau says Detroit still needs trade help if they're to make the Stanley Cup playoffs.

That ended the Red Wings' seven-game winning streak that began Dec. 29, halting the progress the Wings (20-19-4) had made in climbing closer to the Eastern Conference playoff picture.

Pregame analysis and predictions of the Montreal Canadiens vs. Detroit Red Wings NHL game to be played on January 23, 2025 on ESPN.

Detroit's seven-game win streak is history after a cavalier performance ends in a 6–3 loss to the San Jose Sharks

They may take us a little more serious, which is a great thing, and check a little harder." Even with that difficulty producing offense, the Red Wings defended well enough to, with help from 24 stops from goaltender Alex Lyon,