Detroit — The scoring chances were there, some of them quite good for the Red Wings.
But frustration continued to build, as it has for most of this month, as the Wings were foiled by goaltender Roberto Luongo and the Florida Panthers all Saturday afternoon, in a 2-1 loss at Little Caesars Arena.
The Wings fell behind early, and never did get entirely back in the game, while losing a game to a division rival directly behind them.
Thomas Vanek scored for the Wings, who were 0-for-4 on the power play, including two opportunities in the third period.