Tampa, Fla. — The Red Wings didn't play badly Saturday, really they didn't, but when matched up against the best team in the NHL, it wasn't good enough.
The Tampa Bay Lightning took an early lead then held on late for a 3-2 victory over the Red Wings.
It was the Lightning's 14th consecutive regular season victory over the Red Wings, dating to February 2016.
Thomas Vanek (power play) and Anthony Mantha scored Red Wings goals.
Mantha sored with 56 seconds left, cutting the lead to 3-2. Vanek scored on a deflection with 3.