The Detroit Red Wings played a close game against one of the top opponents in their division.
Jakub Vrana scored in Thursday’s game against the Carolina Hurricanes at PNC Arena, tallying his sixth goal in seven games since general manager Steve Yzerman acquired him at the April 12th trade deadline. Teivo Taravainen scored midway through the third period to lift the Hurricanes to a 3-1 victory.
The Wings (17-26-9) next play Saturday against the defending Stanley Cup champion Tampa Bay Lightning.
Veleno stays in lineup
Joe Veleno, a first-round pick from 2018, played in his second NHL game, centering veterans Sam Gagner and Ricard Panik.