In some Tampa Bay Lightning-adjacent news, the Buffalo Sabres sit atop the NHL’s standings with their ninth straight win in a row, beating the Dertoit Red Wings 3-2. They now have 34 points in 24 games, one point ahead of Tampa Bay’s 33 points in 23 games. The Lightning will have a chance to get back ahead with a win over the New Jersey Devils on Sunday (linked next). [Die By the Blade]
It was a fast paced first period in Detroit. Both teams had their opportunities on the rush throughout the opening 20 minutes.