Pat Caputo: It's Ridiculous The Red Wings Aren't In The Eastern Conference
Despite capturing four Stanley Cup championships since 1997.
Despite making the playoffs two decades running.
Despite being widely regarded the favorite to survive the Western Conference and reach the Stanley Cup finals for the third time in four seasons.
The Red Wings nonetheless face a dilemma.
They lack a rival. At least one they play with any consistency.
It was never more evident than Friday night when the Montreal Canadiens made a rare visit to Joe Louis Arena.
