The Detroit Red Wings (35-34-10) will be trying to snap their two-game losing streak when they face the Carolina Hurricanes (50-20-9) on Tuesday night. The Red Wings are coming off a 5-1 loss to Pittsburgh. The Hurricanes are coming off a 4-3 loss to Buffalo.
Detroit is 6-4 in its last 10 games against Carolina.
**This preview was written before Monday’s games were played**
The Red Wings followed up their two-game winning streak by losing their last two games. They will try to put an end to their streak with a win over the Hurricanes, which will give them their third win in their last five games and third straight road win.
Detroit is averaging 2.97 goals per game. They scored one goal on 20 shots in their last game.
Pius Suter scored the lone goal for the Red Wings, while Andrew Copp and Lucas Raymond picked up an assist.
Detroit has struggled defensively, giving up 3.29 goals per game. They gave up five goals in their last game and will need a significantly better effort if they want to win this game.
Ville Husso saved 23 of the 28 shots that he faced. He is 26-20-7 in 54 games with a 3.05 GAA and a .898 save percentage.