"We were eliminated in our [78th] game, and especially with what happened at the deadline, guys kept battling. No doubt a positive on the big picture." Lalonde called Thursday's outcome, "a good ...

A 6-3 loss to the Lightning stings, but Red Wings 15-5-1 in past 21 games and headed in right direction. ... But they’ll step away with their spirits boosted by the big picture.