Overview
- Alex DeBrincat posted two goals and an assist and Patrick Kane added a goal and an assist, with Kane’s tally marking his 498th career goal.
- John Gibson stopped 26 shots for his second shutout in three starts and his fifth straight win as Detroit controlled play from the opening minute.
- Detroit finished a six-game road trip 4-1-1 and returned home tied for the Atlantic Division lead with 39 points.
- Connor Bedard missed the game with an upper-body injury; coach Jeff Blashill said he is undergoing further evaluation, and multiple reports indicated he had an MRI and is not expected to travel to Toronto, Montreal, and Ottawa.
- Rookie Nick Lardis was recalled for his NHL debut, logged top-nine minutes and power-play time, generated multiple chances including a shot off the post, but Chicago was shut out at home.