Columbus — How many times have the Red Wings suffered a loss like this one this season?
Too often for their liking, and it happened once more just days before their season ends, a disappointing, 5-4 overtime decision to Columbus on Tuesday.
This is a game the Red Wings had in control, leading 4-1, only to stop playing smart hockey, becoming too individual and looking for offense rather playing defense, and ultimately, it cost them the game.
“It’s pretty simple, we stopped playing the right way,” forward Gustav Nyquist said. “Turned too many pucks over, made mistakes, and that’s what happens.