The rookie had gone 21 games without a goal and 15 games without a point, before scoring an empty-net goal (and adding an assist) in Friday's 5-3 victory over Chicago. Kasper returned Sunday and had added another goal and assist in the 6-2 win over Seattle. Now the narrative can be Kasper is on an offensive roll.

In addition to improving the offense and defense and boosting morale, new Detroit Red Wings coach Todd McLellan is showing himself to be prophetic. After Marco Kasper scored an empty-net goal for the game winner on Friday,

DETROIT – The Detroit Red Wings are pleased with the energy rookie Marco Kasper brings with his staking, forechecking and defensive play. It hasn’t translated to offense, but an opportunity on the top line with Dylan Larkin and Lucas Raymond might help the team’s top pick from 2022 boost his production a little.