Apr 29, 2021; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Brady Skjei (76) scores a second period goal past Detroit Red Wings goaltender Jonathan Bernier (45) at PNC Arena. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-USA TODAY Sports
When a team, like the Detroit Red Wings, fails to score for nearly two-and-a-half matches, defensive positioning needs to be on point, needs to be perfect.
No lapses.
But that’s what did in Detroit on Thursday night, falling to the host Carolina Hurricanes, 3-1.
Trailing by one goal midway through the third period, the Red Wings had an opportunity to clear the puck out of the defensive zone and regroup.