Detroit — Nothing much has been going right for the Red Wings, and that was further accentuated after Thursday's morning skate.
Coach Jeff Blashill told reporters the team would be without Dylan Larkin and Mike Green for the game against the New York Rangers — and in Green's case, for the rest of the season.
But even with two key players out, and winless in eight games, the Wings showed some pride, gutting out a 3-2 shootout victory.
Andreas Athanasiou scored the lone shootout goal by either team, clinching the victory.
Athanasiou, taking Larkin's place on the top line, scored his 23rd goal at 6:15 of the third period, breaking a 1-1 tie.