The Detroit Red Wings didn't pull off what they wanted and went into their break on a losing note.
For the second time in a month they came up short against the Los Angeles Kings, who unleashed a barrage against goalie Alex Nedeljkovic on Wednesday at Little Caesars Arena to come away with a 5-3 victory.
The Wings (20-21-6) were outshot, 45-25.
Tyler Bertuzzi tied the game midway through the third period when he got a piece of Gustav Lindstrom's shot from the point. Dylan Larkin picked up his 21st assist on the play.