Detroit — The Red Wings let another multi-goal lead get away from them Saturday — and this time it cost them.
Matt Martin scored early in the third period, snapping a tie and sending the New York Islanders to a 3-2 victory.
The Red Wings took a 2-0 lead after one period on goals from Justin Abdelkader and Niklas Kronwall. But for the fourth time in the last three games, they squandered at least a two-goal lead.
Casey Cizikas and Ryan Pulock (power play) answered with Islanders goals in the second period.
The Wings had excellent chances in the third period, but couldn't get anything past goaltender Thomas Greiss.