Hurricanes Edge Out Red Wings 2-1 in Close Encounter

Staal's Second-Period Goal Decides Match as Hurricanes End Six-Game Trip on High Note

Jordan Staal scored the tie-breaking goal midway through the second period, leading the Carolina Hurricanes to a 2-1 victory over the Detroit Red Wings.
Jack Drury also scored for the Hurricanes, while Pyotr Kochetkov made 25 saves.
Michael Rasmussen scored the lone goal for the Red Wings, marking his 100th career point.
Detroit's Ville Husso stopped 36 shots, but a misplay on his part led to Staal's decisive goal.
The Red Wings have lost four of their last five games, while the Hurricanes finished a six-game trip with two consecutive victories.