The chance to finish a lengthy homestand on a high note soured right away.
The Detroit Red Wings again showed their willingness to keep fighting Saturday, capping a five-game stretch at Little Caesars Arena by hosting the Vegas Golden Knights. But the Wings chased their elite opponent from the opening minute and weren't able to finish chances, resulting in a 4-1 loss that left them on a three-game skid.
Oskar Sundqvist scored to pull the Wings within a goal in the second period, but five minutes later, veteran Phil Kessel's breakaway put the Wings in another two-goal hole.