Cam Talbot led the Detroit Red Wings to a shutout victory over the Tampa Bay Lightning, stopping 28 shots in a 2-0 win on Saturday night. Marco Kasper scored the game’s first goal, redirecting a shot from J.T. Compher in the second period, while Michael Rasmussen sealed the win with an empty-net goal. This marked the Lightning's first shutout loss of the season, as they struggled offensively despite Andrei Vasilevskiy’s 29 saves. Meanwhile, Patrick Kane remained sidelined with an upper-body injury.

In other NHL action, the Boston Bruins continued their strong performance with a 3-1 win over the Colorado Avalanche, driven by David Pastrnak’s standout performance boasting a goal and two assists. The Seattle Kraken triumphed over the Pittsburgh Penguins 4-1, with Vince Dunn scoring the decisive goal. The Edmonton Oilers edged out the Buffalo Sabres 3-2, even without captain Connor McDavid due to suspension. The Dallas Stars secured a 3-0 victory against the St. Louis Blues, while the Columbus Blue Jackets won in overtime against the Los Angeles Kings. Lastly, the Ottawa Senators narrowly defeated the Toronto Maple Leafs 2-1.