Red Wings Snap Skid with 3-1 Win Over Flames

Detroit Red Wings Rally Past Calgary Flames in Crucial Playoff Push

DETROIT, March 16, 2026 – The Detroit Red Wings snapped a five-game losing skid with a 3-1 victory over the Calgary Flames on Monday night at Little Caesars Arena, keeping their fading playoff hopes alive in a tightly contested matchup.

Facing mounting pressure in the Eastern Conference wild-card race, the Red Wings leaned on veteran leadership and timely scoring to overcome an early deficit. Patrick Kane tied the game in the second period with his 18th goal of the season, followed by Moritz Seider's tally and Emmitt Finnie's insurance marker, all while John Gibson turned aside 28 shots for the win. Calgary struck first through Morgan Frost's goal, assisted by rookie Matvei Gridin, but could not build on the lead despite flashes from its young forwards.

The win improved Detroit's record to 37-23-8, maintaining a one-point edge over the Columbus Blue Jackets for the East's final playoff spot. The Flames, sitting second-to-last in the NHL at 26-33-7, slipped further from contention but showed promise from Gridin, who has generated multiple shots in most recent outings and now has three assists in his last five games.