Vanek registered a regulation assist along with the game-winner during the shootout Wednesday, helping the Red Wings to a 2-1 win over the Sabres, his former team.

EDGE Analysis

Vanek's helper was a thing of beauty, as he spun around and threaded the puck to Gustav Nyquist on the rush. After logging 17:35 of ice time Sunday in his first game back from a hip injury that had prevented him from drawing into 11 contests, Vanek was only on the ice for 14:11 in this one, though his shareholders should be excited to see the Austrian reappear on the scoresheet. He's still averaging a point per game (four goals, five assists) to complement a plus-5 rating.