Detroit — The power play has been better for the Red Wings recently after struggling all season.
They even carved out a couple victories because of the production, scoring two goals each in two victories.
But Monday it reverted to old, ineffective habits and Buffalo made the Red Wings pay, defeating them 2-1.
Buffalo scored twice on the power play, powering it to the victory.
The Red Wings were scoreless on four power plays, including two in the third period on which they let the game drift away.
“I don’t think it was any different in terms of execution, we created, we had pucks around the cage a little bit,” coach Jeff Blashill said.