Patrick Kane rated the Joe Veleno celebration of his game-tying goal as “the second-best celly of the night.” We can assume Kane rated his celebration of the overtime game-winner as No.

This team is having fun again and suddenly has a new outlook on a season that was spiraling downward two weeks ago. Their 3-2 victory over the Ottawa Senators on Kane’s overtime goal was their fifth in a row under new coach Todd McLellan. The Red Wings (18-18-4) are just two points out of the final wild card playoff spot.

So, who had the best goal celebration Tuesday at Little Caesars Arena? Joe Veleno, after his game-tying goal in the third period.

The Wings showed their resilience after giving up a goal during a penalty kill late in the second period to fall behind by a goal, just like they did last week in Columbus, when the Blue Jackets dinged them for a pair of goals late in the second period. It's a vital part of why the Wings have resuscitated their season.

With a three-point effort Friday, Kane now has 11 points during the Red Wings' current six-game winning streak.

Patrick Kane scored on a power play with 2:39 remaining in overtime and the Detroit Red Wings extended their winning streak to five games with a 3-2 win over the Ottawa Senators.

DETROIT — Patrick Kane scored on a power play with ... Dylan Larkin scored on a power play in the first period and Joe Veleno also scored in regulation for Detroit. Larkin extended his goal ...

Defenseman Jake Walman prefers to look at today’s return to Detroit more in terms of renewing friendships rather then rehashing the circumstances of his departure. “Can’t really change what happened in the past,

The 6-2 win over Seattle was the Red Wings’ seventh straight, which is their longest win streak since January 2012. Vibes are high in Detroit. And with a game against the San Jose Sharks on Tuesday, that streak has a serious chance to continue.

Dylan Larkin scored two goals and the surging Detroit Red Wings beat the Florida Panthers 5-2 on Thursday night. Larkin, Jonatan Berggren and Patrick Kane had power-play goals

Detroit Red Wings captain Dylan Larkin (71) celebrates along with defenseman Moritz Seider (53) after right wing Patrick Kane (88) scores the game-winning goal to defeat the Ottawa Senators during overtime Tuesday. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson) AP

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