SUNRISE, FLA.- The Red Wings knew that the season-opening trip would be a challenge against two of the best teams in the Atlantic Division in Tampa Bay and Florida and now they know where they need to improve.
The Panthers, who won the division last year with 103 points, have not let injuries to Jonathan Huberdeau and Nick Bjugstad slow them down, beating the Wings 4-1 to open their season 2-0 while the Wings fell to 0-2.
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