The Detroit Red Wings suffered a disappointing 6-3 defeat to the Vegas Golden Knights, marking their ninth loss in regulation out of the last eleven games. Despite a strong performance from Patrick Kane, who recorded a goal and two assists, the Red Wings struggled defensively, allowing multiple goals during critical moments. Lucas Raymond opened the scoring for Detroit with a power play goal, but the team could not maintain momentum against a relentless Golden Knights offense.

With only 13 games remaining in the season, their playoff aspirations are dwindling rapidly. The Red Wings now find themselves five points behind the second wild-card spot in the Eastern Conference. The upcoming schedule includes tough matchups against the Utah Hockey Club and Colorado Avalanche, adding pressure to turn their fortunes around quickly.