Flying high: ‘Fresh start’ has Red Wings back in playoff chase
Yzerman made the move to fire Derek Lalonde and associate head coach Bob Boughner on Dec. 26. At the time, the Red Wings were 13-17-4 and just two points out of eighth place — last place — in the Atlantic Division. Now, 19 games later, the Wings are up to fourth in the Atlantic and currently in a wild card spot.