In an electrifying matchup on Wednesday night, the Detroit Red Wings put an end to their six-game losing streak with a resounding 7-3 victory over the Buffalo Sabres. Patrick Kane was the star of the night, netting two goals and dishing out three assists, showcasing his veteran prowess on the ice.
Joining Kane in the scoring frenzy were Marco Kasper, who scored twice, along with Moritz Seider, Vladimir Tarasenko, and Alex DeBrincat, each contributing to the scoreboard. DeBrincat and Dylan Larkin were also instrumental, each racking up three assists to help propel the Red Wings to victory.
Petr Mrazek, making his first start back with the Red Wings after being traded from Chicago, made 23 saves, proving his worth in goal. Mrazek, who was originally drafted by Detroit in 2010, returned to the team where he spent over five seasons, and his performance was a key factor in the win.
On the Sabres' side, Josh Norris scored his first goal since joining the team, while Zach Benson and Tage Thompson also found the back of the net. Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen was in net for Buffalo, stopping 22 shots but unable to contain the Red Wings' offensive onslaught.
This season, the Red Wings have dominated the Sabres, winning three out of four matchups, including three consecutive victories. Notably, Thompson has been a thorn in the Red Wings' side, accumulating 21 points in his last 13 games against them, including a goal and an assist in this game.
For Kane, this marked his first five-point game since January 20, 2019, when he was still with the Chicago Blackhawks. The 36-year-old is in his 18th season and has previously recorded a career-high six points in a game against Anaheim three years ago.
The game was not without its intensity, as a staggering 150 penalty minutes were handed out, with 136 of those occurring in the third period alone, primarily for roughing, fighting, or misconducts.
Looking ahead, the Sabres will host the Vegas Golden Knights on Saturday, while the Red Wings are set to visit the Carolina Hurricanes on Friday.
