The sequel went better: The day after coming up short, the Detroit Red Wings hung on till the end.
They played the Boston Bruins for the second time in two days Sunday, taking the action to Little Caesars Arena in another nationally televised game. The Wings edged out the best team in the NHL, 5-3, the day after the Bruins became the first team to clinch a spot in the 2023 playoffs.
The Wings, who saw a two-goal lead dissipate into a 3-2 loss Saturday, built a lead again Sunday, and kept growing it.