Elliott came within 2:13 of becoming the first goalie in 69 games to shut out the Red Wings, but Henrik Zetterberg spoiled his bid with a power-play goal through Justin Abdelkader’s screen.
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A couple goals from both Ryan Kesler and Corey Perry along with some more quality penalty killing has Anaheim again within a stone’s throw of a playoff spot in the West. With Friday’s game against Washington being postponed, Anaheim came into the game fresh without having to play back-to-backs and benefitted from the rest. Frederik Andersen has allowed 49 goals on 579 shots faced and John Gibson has given up 35 goals on 469 shots.
The Detroit Red Wings’ home losing streak reached a season-high five games Saturday after a 4-3 loss to the Anaheim Ducks at Joe Louis Arena.
Season series: The Sabres fell to 1-2-1 against the Red Wings, with one meeting left on March 28 in Detroit. He scored on a wrist shot from right circle after carrying the puck from the neutral zone.
Lehner made 15 saves in the second period after stopping 12 in the first.
Seconds after the ensuing faceff, the Red Wings appeared to have tied it. Pavel Datsyuk had Elliott out of position, but his shot slid across the goal line and bounced to safety off the far post. His last goal was December 8. Anaheim (20-18-7) went 3-1-0 in its final half of its eight-game homestand, topping Minnesota 3-1 on Wednesday.
It was close enough that the scoreboard operator triggered the light show that follows Red Wings goals, but the Blues led 1-0 at period’s end. He capitalized on a two-on-one rush by taking a pass from Rakell in the slot, making a move and flipping a backhand shot into the net.
Brad Richards will miss Friday’s game in Buffalo because of the death of his grandfather. Detroit F Joakim Andersson cleared waivers on Saturday morning but will remain with the Red Wings. It was a big win for the Red Wings who have struggled offensively in their recent outings. Ducks LW Ryan Garbutt made his debut with the team after being acquired from the Chicago Blackhawks on Thursday for Jiri Sekac….
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D Niklas Kronwall remained out after undergoing arthroscopic knee surgery on Tuesday.
