Red Wings break with bitter taste but boosted by big picture
DETROIT – The Detroit Red Wings head into the 13-day 4 Nations Face-Off break with a bitter taste, losing 6-3 Saturday to the Tampa Bay Lightning in their worst performance in three weeks. But they’ll step away with their spirits boosted by the big picture.
One loss won't dim Red Wings' big picture improvement
Losing 6-3 to a Tampa team just above them in the standings will make for a bitter feeling for the Red Wings, but only for a little while.
Recap: Lightning 6, Red Wings 3
The Lightning beat the Detroit Red Wings 6-3 at Little Caesars Arena and are now 30-20-4 this season. Saturday’s game saw the Atlantic Division teams combine for six goals in the first period. Tampa Bay led 2-0 before Detroit made it 2-1, and the Lightning added two more goals prior to a Patrick Kane goal on the power play.
Tampa Bay Lightning at Detroit Red Wings: How to watch for FREE, time, channels
ABC and ESPN+ are televising a doubleheader on Saturday afternoon on this second-to-last day before the NHL breaks for the 4 Nations Face-Off.
How to watch Lightning vs. Red Wings on TV or streaming on Saturday, February 8
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Mishkin's Extra Shift: Lightning 6, Red Wings 3
Radio broadcaster Dave Mishkin recaps Saturday afternoon's win in Detroit
Red Wings head into break with disappointing 6-3 loss to Lightning
Detroit - The Red Wings will head into a lengthy break in the schedule in a sour mood. They'll have plenty of time, two weeks to be exact with the 4-Nations Face-off Tournament, to mull Saturday's 6-3 loss to Tampa.
Watch: Lightning, Red Wings combine for six goals in wild first period
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