Detroit — The first game back after a long road trip is generally a difficult one.
That turned out to be the case Tuesday for the Red Wings, although the quality of the opponent also had a lot to do with it.
The Carolina Hurricanes, one more time, showed why they've become an annual Stanley Cup contender with a 1-0 victory over the Red Wings.
The Wings (13-9-6) saw their winless streak extend to three games, with a game Wednesday arriving in quick fashion in Minnesota.
Goaltender Ville Husso stopped 26 shots but got no help offensively, as the Wings failed to convert on three power plays (all in the second period) and 27 shots on Carolina goalie Pyotr Kochetkov.