The Red Wings (9-6-0) have dropped back-to-back games and are 1-3-0 in their past four. McLellan described the power play, which ranked ninth in the league entering the game at 22.7 percent, as being upside down.

After a celebration of title teams from the 1950s, the Wings stumbled against an Original Six foe with a 4-1 loss to New York.

Missed opportunities were the theme of the 4-1 loss suffered by the Detroit Red Wings against the New York Rangers at Little Caesars Arena on Friday evening.

The event features more than 50 alumni appearances, interactive exhibits, exclusive merchandise and photo opportunities, according to NHL.com.

Looking at Friday, the Red Wings are positioned to benefit from an offensive reinforcement as McLellan confirmed that Patrick Kane will return to the lineup after missing the past nine games with an upper-body injury. In five contests this season, Kane has five points (two goals, three assists).

The stands, the hallways, the dressing room and the back rooms at Little Caesars Arena are often like a who’s who of Detroit Red Wings legends with the players who pass through regularly. “It’s really special,

After his two-goal performance late last month against the Los Angeles Kings, Detroit Red Wings sophomore forward Marco Kasper wants to chase that feeling.