Addition by subtraction was supposed to improve the chemistry of the Canucks and help transform Elias Pettersson back into the dominant player he once was. That has yet to happen, though.

The Wings only generated four shots on net in the first period, the least they've registered in the opening 20 minutes since Todd McLellan was named coach Dec. 26. But they began the second period ...

With days to go until the 4 Nations Face-Off and days after more big trades, the NHL power rankings have the same No. 1 squad after a tight matchup.