The Hurricanes scored three first-period goals in a span of 3:32, and though the Sabres had opportunities to rally, their power play failed them in a 5-2 loss at Lenovo Center.

Carolina continued to knock on the door and even earned a penalty shot in the third period, but Taylor Hall was stymied in the opportunity. The Red Wings finally broke through at 10:05 of the final frame, but drew no closer as Frederik Andersen finished with 24 saves on 25 shots, earning his first win in his last five appearances.

Playing their first home game in 19 days, the fireworks started right off the opening face-off as Jesperi Kotkaniemi and Dylan Cozens dropped the gloves. In an effort to fire up his team amid their recent struggles, Kotkaniemi's impromptu scrap worked to perfection, instigating a trio of tallies just 3:32 apart shortly thereafter.