NHL News: Red Wings HC Todd McLellan makes powerful remark about star Lucas Raymond

The Detroit Red Wings defeated the Los Angeles Kings 5-2 thanks to a sensational night from young star Lucas Raymond, after the game head coach Todd McLellan sent the 22-year-old a bold statement.

Led by a sensational outing from forward Lucas Raymond, the Detroit Red Wingsclosed out a perfect three-game homestand with an impressive comeback win over the Los Angeles Kings.

Just what the doctor ordered for Todd McLellan’s side as they fight to stay alive in the hunt for the playoffs in the NHL’sEastern Conference.

Three games at Little Caesars Arena, three victories for the Red Wings. They say home is where the heart is, and Detroit proved just how much heart they have when playing in front of their fans.

Detroit flipped the switch after a disappointing road trip in which the Wings were clipped in three of their four games. Upon their return to Motor City, the Red Wings’ engine roared to life, now McLellan’s team is just two points away from a wildcard berth.

The Yzerplan seems to finally be paying off, though much credit must be given to McLellan. Since being hired as head coach midway through the campaign, he canged the entire tune of the 2024-25 NHL season for the Red Wings. The players are confident again, and against the Kings it was Raymond who stole the show.

You don’t realize how impactful [Raymond] is on a game. Not always in wins, even in losses,” McLellan said about Lucas Raymond after the game, per the Red Wings on YouTube. The impact he has on a game night after night after night. [He’s] so consistent, competitive, a lot of fire in him. And he has skill to go with it.”

Raymond reigns supreme

Detroit’s 4th overall selection during the 2020 NHL entry Draft, Lucas Raymond, has been putting up incredible performances during his fourth season in the league