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Detroit Red Wings create chances, lose special teams battle in 2-0 defeat to Blackhawks

The Detroit Red Wings played another close game, benefitting from outstanding goaltending by Jonathan Bernier.

Hosting Original Six rival Chicago Blackhawks on Wednesday at Little Caesars Arena, the Wings trailed going into the third period because they came up short in the special teams battle.

A late flurry wasn’t enough, and the Wings lost, 2-0, on an empty net goal, dropping to 4-11-3.

The Wings had an excellent start to the third period, creating pressure on goalie Kevin Lankinen as they cycled the puck. They went on their third power play midway through the period, and Filip Hronek found Filip Zadina for two one-timers from the right circle, and Dylan Larkin tried a slap shot.