The Detroit Red Wings scored and checked, they played with energy, they entertained.
Their Friday night Original Six contest against the Chicago Blackhawks at Little Caesars Arena was one of the Wings’ best games of the season. That it came in Game 69, two weeks after they were mathematically eliminated from the playoffs, is too late, but at least they’re showing something.
The Wings (16-48-5) used special teams and Jonathan Bernier’s excellent goaltending to record only their third victory in the last 14 games, coming out ahead, 2-1.
Tyler Bertuzzi and Robby Fabbri scored to make it 2-0 in the second period, but Patrick Kane took advantage of a defensive breakdown to score in the final minute of the period.