Copp scored his ninth goal of the season during Thursday's 4-2 victory over Montreal, a shorthanded breakaway in the second period giving the Wings a 3-0 lead. Lately Copp has been centering Alex DeBrincat and Patrick Kane (now Vladimir Tarasenko with Kane injured) in more of an offensive role.

Detroit Red Wings goaltender Cam Talbot (39) defends the goal against Florida Panthers ... (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky) Detroit Red Wings center Andrew Copp (18) skates with the puck as Florida Panthers defenseman Dmitry Kulikov (7) pursues during the first ...