The Detroit Red Wings' performance resembled their previous outing.
The Wings played an even game with their opponent for a stretch, then disintegrated. Just as Sunday's effort dissolved in a five-goal third period, the Columbus Blue Jackets, who had been on a five-game skid, erupted during the second period Tuesday at Nationwide Arena, using a salvo of shots to build what would become a 4-1 victory.
The loss dropped the Wings to 7-15-3.
It looked promising to start at Columbus, with Anthony Mantha registering his first point in nine games when he scored on a power play.