Sam Gagner scored a hat trick to provide the Detroit Red Wings with their most productive outing of the season.
After being shutout in their previous outing against the Nashville Predators, the Wings responded Thursday at Little Caesars Arena with a well-earned 5-2 victory.
It marked the first time since opening week they have won twice in three games, and the five goals were a season high.
Bobby Ryan assisted on Gagner’s first two goals. Luke Glendening got the scoring started in the first period. Jonathan Bernier made his third straight start, and did what he’s done all season in giving his teammates a chance to win.