ELMONT, N.Y. — A patched-up Detroit Red Wings group took shape in the team's first game after the NHL trade deadline.
They played one of a handful of teams standing between the Wings and their faint hopes of climbing into the Eastern Conference playoff picture, taking on the New York Islanders in a Saturday matinee at UBS Arena. The Wings lost, 4-1; their losing streak is now five games, dating back to their brief fling with a wild-card spot.
Dylan Larkin scored his 23rd goal of the season late in the second period. Magnus Hellberg had made 27 saves when Zach Parise scored early in the third period, connecting on Sebastian Aho's rebound.