But, as Dylan Larkin noted, it’s only natural to peek at the standings, especially when things are going as well as they have been the past 2½ weeks for the Detroit Red Wings.

As the Red Wings reach the midway point, let's assess each player based on performance and expectations heading into this season.

The difference now is everyone else can see what he meant.

Alex DeBrincat and Lucas Raymond each had a goal and an assist and the Detroit Red Wings won their sixth straight game, beating the Chicago Blackhawks 5-3 on Friday night.

For a lot of Red Wings fans, Andrew Copp has become the ... five-on-five player this year than both Dylan Larkin (13 points) and Patrick Kane (10). Copp's latest deployment, centering Todd ...

Detroit Red Wings’ Dylan Larkin (71) scores against Winnipeg Jets goaltender ... (John Woods/The Canadian Press via AP) Detroit Red Wings’ Andrew Copp (18) defends against Winnipeg Jets’ Josh Morrissey (44) as goaltender Alex Lyon (34) looks on ...

For a lot of Red Wings fans, Andrew Copp has become the embodiment of ... he has been a more productive five-on-five player this year than both Dylan Larkin (13 points) and Patrick Kane (10). Copp's latest deployment, centering Todd McLellan's second ...