Overview
- The Detroit Red Wings snapped a six-game losing streak against the Carolina Hurricanes with a 5-3 win on Friday night.
- Detroit is now within four points of the Montreal Canadiens for the second wild-card spot in the Eastern Conference.
- Patrick Kane's 20th goal of the season marked his 17th 20-goal campaign in 18 seasons, setting a record for North American-born players.
- Cam Talbot made 30 saves, while Alex DeBrincat sealed the game with an empty-net goal in the final seconds.
- The Carolina Hurricanes remain in third place in the Atlantic Division, trailing Tampa Bay by one point and Toronto by four.