In Detroit, the Red Wings were coming off a 4-0 shutout at the hands of the New York Rangers on Saturday.
On Sunday, they hosted the Florida Panthers and did score in a 6-1 loss.
After a scoreless first period, the Panthers struck four times in the middle frame to take control of the game.
Anton Lundell hit for a double in the Panthers win. It was the 10th straight win for Florida when he scores a pair.
“I didn’t even realize we had gotten to 10,” Florida coach Andrew Brunette said. “I just know I have really liked the way we have played in the last three or four games. We’re bringing our top game every night and when we do that, we’re tough to beat.”
Spencer Knight made 33 saves in the Panthers win.
“We didn’t respond,” the Red Wings’ Dylan Larkin said. “They got two quick goals and we didn’t do anything to get back into the game. They got rolling and we didn’t stop them.”
Pius Suter was the lone striker for Detroit, his goal cut the Panthers lead at the time to 5-1, in the third period.
Anthony Duclair, Sam Reinhart, Lundell, and Maxim Mamin scored the second period outburst by Florida.
“We felt like the chances were pretty even after two periods, but they scored on theirs and we didn’t score on ours,” Red Wings coach Jeff Blashill said. “Against that team, you pretty much have to be perfect, and we weren’t, so it’s 4-0.”
Lundell scored in the third period off a shorthanded chance.
“I was just trying to keep up with him,” Lundell said. “But he obviously has eyes in the back of his head because he put that puck right on my stick.”
Gustav Forsling scored at 13:14 for the 6-1 final.
“This has been a lot of fun and I’m lucky to be a part of it,” Brunette said. “I get to see this team interact every day and it is a joy. I’m not sure when we will see a group this special again.”
Alex Nedeljkovic made 33 saves in the Detroit loss.
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