The Detroit Red Wings played their best game in weeks, generating scoring chances and, for a change, playing with a lead.
Their performance against the Vancouver Canucks on Thursday at Rogers Arena led to a 1-0 victory, ending a six-game skid.
Alex Nedeljkovic made 43 saves to earn his second shutout as a Wing and the penalty kill went 3-for-3 as the Wings (25-29-7) won for the first time since March 1.
Detroit Red Wings goalie Alex Nedeljkovic (39) makes a save against the Vancouver Canucks in the first period at Rogers Arena in Vancouver, British Columbia, on Thursday, March 17, 2022.
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Pius Suter scored for the first time in 13 games. He was on a penalty kill with Vladislav Namestnikov and pounced on a loose…