TAMPA, Fla. — The Detroit Red Wings showed some mettle, sticking it to the two-time defending champions and enjoying the reward of a satisfying performance.
They emerged from Amalie Arena on Tuesday with a 4-3 victory over the Tampa Bay Lightning. It's the second time in a week the Wings have defeated an opponent that has clinched a playoff spot.
Unlike their April 14 victory at Carolina, where they relied mostly on goaltending, this night they got 38 saves from Thomas Greiss — and two goals from Jakub Vrana. It was a solid team performance, with players winning puck battles and sacrificing to block shots.