Detroit City Wire

The Detroit Red Wings are set to face the Tampa Bay Lightning at AMALIE Arena on Friday night, concluding their season series. The Red Wings fell short in their previous match against the Florida Panthers with a score of 4-1. They enter the game trailing the Lightning in the series with one win out of three games.

Detroit captain Dylan Larkin, after the loss to Florida, emphasized the need for the team to "play with some emotion," saying that winning battles is crucial for their success. With eight points separating them from the Montreal Canadiens, Detroit is striving to maintain their position in the Wild-Card race, with four games remaining.

Alex DeBrincat, who scored in the Florida game, stressed the importance of consistency and effort. Reflecting on a recent match against the Canadiens, he highlighted the team's need to capitalize on opportunities, stating, "We just got to bring it every night and put some more pucks in the net."

The Tampa Bay Lightning, preparing for the Stanley Cup Playoffs, have experienced recent setbacks, losing three out of their last four games, including a recent overtime loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs. Key players Nikita Kucherov and Brayden Point have contributed significantly to Tampa Bay's performance, with Kucherov leading in assists and points, and Point leading in goals.

Goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy has maintained a strong presence with a 37-20-4 record, and remains a pivotal part of the team's strategy. DeBrincat reaffirms confidence, saying, “We know what we have here and know we can play against the best, and beat the best.”