The Detroit Red Wings were unable to build a winning streak, but for a team that has struggled as much as they have, keeping the score close against a good opponent is progress.
The Wings (3-9-2) scored early on the Florida Panthers Tuesday at BB&T Center but were not able to sustain pressure and lost, 2-1.
Considering how the turbulent the season already has been — the Wings lost five players to COVID-19 in the opening week — looking competitive against one of the better teams in the Central Division is a step forward. The Wings snapped an eight-game skid against the Panthers Sunday, and played Tuesday without Tyler Bertuzzi and Luke Glendening, both of whom are sidelined by upper-body injuries.