The Red Wings are heading into a lengthy break with a bit of positive news.
They closed out a three-game western Canada trip and the pre-All-Star break portion of the schedule Tuesday with a 3-2 victory over the woeful Edmonton Oilers.
Luke Glendening scored two goals and Dylan Larkin added the other as the Wings salvaged one victory on the trip.
With the victory, the Red Wings (19-25-7, 45 points) moved out of last place in the NHL overall standings.
Edmonton’s Matt Benning cut the lead to 3-2 with 2:26 left in regulation after pulling its goalie.