Alex Nedejlkovic did what he could in net until the game degenerated into a blowout, but the Detroit Red Wings’ inability to make something out of their power play cost them against a division rival.
Sunday’s matinee against the Boston Bruins at Little Caesars Arena ended in a 5-1 loss for the Wings, their second straight at home. They squandered four power plays before the Bruins took command in the third period, turning a one-goal lead into a four-goal feast. Shots were 23-16 to Boston after 40 minutes, and then 37-24 after 60 minutes.
Boston Bruins left wing Tomas Nosek (92) tries to kick the puck into the goal against Detroit Red Wings goaltender Alex Nedeljkovic (39) during the second period of an NHL hockey game Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022, in Detroit.
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Nedejkovic was…