DETROIT - The Detroit Red Wings were sluggish most of the night Friday against the Florida Panthers and outshot by a wide margin.
"For whatever reason, they had more energy, it seemed like they were on more pucks, they were able to get us on our heels way more," Red Wings coach Jeff Blashill said. "I just think they had a little bit more tonight than us."
They didn't have Jimmy Howard. The Red Wings do, and that's why they beat the Panthers 4-2 at Little Caesars Arena to stretch their winning streak to four and win their fifth consecutive home game.