RALEIGH, N.C. — This time, the Detroit Red Wings at least held a lead before they fell into a hole.
In what has become a recent trend, the Wings faced a two-goal deficit Saturday at PNC Arena after a poor second period against the Carolina Hurricanes. That marked the third straight time the Wings had to find a way to score twice to get themselves back into a game.
Anthony Mantha emerged from a slump to play the third-period hero, scoring twice. Mantha had a great chance denied by Scott Darling in overtime. Frans Nielsen scored to secure a 4-3 shootout victory, extending the Wings’ winning streak to three straight games and six wins in seven games.