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The Detroit Red Wings took care of business on Monday evening, defeating the struggling Calgary Flames by a 5-2 score at Little Caesars Arena.
Follow Michael Whitaker On X It was a game the Detroit Red Wings needed to have, and in the end, they got the job done. Future Hall of Fame forward Patrick Kane scored twice on St. Patrick's Day Eve, helping Detroit pick up a 5-2 victory at Little Caesars Arena over the visiting Calgary Flames, the 31st-ranked team in the NHL.
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com/yy18MBDtbi ā Detroit Red Wings (@DetroitRedWings) March 17, 2026 With the win, the Red Wings are now tied with the Montreal Canadiens with 82 points apiece, but remain in the first Wild Card position in the Eastern Conference. The Boston Bruins, who were beaten in overtime by the New Jersey Devils, are in the WC2 spot with 81 points. Bookmark The Hockey News Detroit Red Wings team site to stay connected to the latest news , game-day coverage, and player features .
It was the Flames who capitalized in the opening 20 minutes of play, getting a goal from Morgan Frost at the 17:35 mark. However, Detroit didn't have to wait long to knot the score once the second period began. Kane scored the 503rd goal of his career at 1:03, beating goaltender Dustin Wolf on a breakaway after taking a feed from Alex DeBrincat.