Prior to the game, the Detroit Red Wings had lost eight straight games.

Florida, on the other hand, had picked up points in eight straight games.

Detroit went up in a 2-0 lead in the second period.

In the third period, the Swede Alex Wennberg reduced, after a pass from Anton Strålman.

But Florida did not come any closer.

Detroit punctured the game in the middle of the third period when Robby Fabbri made it 3-1.

Vladislav Namestnikov scored the last goal of the match in an empty net.

Swedes Christian Djoos, Patrik Nemeth and Mathias Brome were on the ice for Detroit.

In Florida, Wennberg, Patric Hörnqvist and Anton Strålman played.

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Filip Forsberg decided against Florida.

Photo: TT