Why can’t the Detroit Red Wings gain traction? Look no further than the penalty kill. It’s killing them. Just when it appeared they might have figured it out, they allowed three power-play goals for the third time this season Friday in a 5-4 loss to New Jersey.

The penalty kill simply isn't improving, and it's beginning to cost the Red Wings dearly. Friday's 5-4 loss to New Jersey was largely caused by the Devils scoring three power play goals, including rallying in the game with two late first period power play goals,