The Detroit Red Wings played their best game in weeks, generating scoring chances and, for a change, playing with a lead.
Their performance against the Vancouver Canucks on Thursday at Rogers Arena led to a 1-0 victory, ending a six-game skid.
Alex Nedeljkovic made 43 saves to earn his second shutout as a Wing and the penalty kill went 3-for-3 as the Wings (25-29-7) won for the first time since March 1.
Pius Suter scored for the first time in 13 games. He was on a penalty kill with Vladislav Namestnikov and pounced on a loose puck, carrying it up ice before dishing to Namestnikov.