Detroit - What could have been a successful five-game homestand for the Red Wings turned out to be just average.
Vegas scored early Saturday, and never lost control, as it defeated the Wings 4-1.
That left the Wings (11-7-5) with a 2-2-1 record on this homestand, earning five of a possible 10 points. Not bad, but the Wings were hoping for more.
Especially with a difficult four-game trip beginning Sunday in Columbus.
Oskar Sundqvist (power play) had the Wings' goal, while goaltender Ville Husso stopped 21 shots.
Jack Eichel, Jonathan Marechessault (power play), Phil Kessel and Reilly Smith (empty net) had Vegas goals, and goalie Adin Hill stopped 24 shots.