Line Combinations Not Exact Science, Always Subject to Change

by Susan Slusser

Filed under: Sharks, Red Wings, NHL Coaching

Last year, Red Wings stars Pavel Datsyuk and Henrik Zetterberg played on different lines, a notable development considering how well the two work together.

Understandable, though, when seen from a coach's perspective: nothing might get a slumping line going like adding one of the best forwards in the game. Spread the scoring and passing wealth, that's the idea.

This year, though, Datsyuk and Zetterberg are back together, and Detroit is off to a sensational start, leading the Western Conference with 37 points.

The Red Wings' success this year compared to this time last year is due mostly to better health, of course. But Datsyuk and Zetterberg are clicking particularly well, playing at the top of their games.

 

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