‘We’re definitely building’: Todd McLellan changes Red Wings’ fortunes in first full year

DETROIT — Just the contrast of it all was utterly amazing. A year ago, standing in the same Red Wings’ locker room, captain Dylan Larkin was attempting to explain the team’s listless 4-0 loss to St. Louis, and a season that was heading downhill fast. Nothing was going right. There was a helpless feeling, in terms of turning the season around. Related Articles Larkin gets tying goal late in 3rd and winner in OT as Red Wings beat Stars 4-3 for 3rd straight win Wings grow winning culture, getting contributions from entire roster Photo gallery from Lions hosting the Steelers at Ford Field Red Wings outlast Capitals 3-2 in OT to sweep home-and-home series ‘Special’ trip leaves Red Wings grateful...