The Utah Hockey Club faced a significant setback in their playoff chase after succumbing to a 5-1 defeat against the Detroit Red Wings at the Delta Center. Dylan Guenther opened the scoring for Utah, netting his 26th goal of the season, marking his 100th career point. However, the Red Wings retaliated with five consecutive goals, including a standout performance from Alex DeBrincat, who contributed a goal and an assist. Despite Utah's strong defensive efforts, they struggled offensively, failing to convert opportunities into goals. Their loss leaves them six points behind the St. Louis Blues for the final wildcard spot in the Western Conference, putting their playoff hopes in jeopardy.

Despite a valiant effort, the Detroit Red Wings fell to the Ottawa Senators with a score of 2-1, continuing their struggle to secure wins. Coach Todd McLellan expressed his frustration, noting the team's strong performance and effort, which unfortunately didn't translate to the scoreboard. The standout player for Ottawa, goaltender Linus Ullmark, stood tall against a barrage of 48 shots, showcasing an extraordinary performance that kept the Red Wings at bay.

Alex DeBrincat, a forward for Detroit, conveyed a similar sentiment, emphasizing that the team played well and had their chances. The defining factor of the game, however, was the Senators' effectiveness on the power play, converting two opportunities, while the Red Wings were unable to capitalize on theirs. As the season winds down, the focus now shifts to breaking the losing streak and finding ways to convert performances into victories.

The Columbus Blue Jackets made history by hosting their first outdoor NHL game at Ohio Stadium, drawing a massive crowd of 94,751 fans. In a thrilling contest against the Detroit Red Wings, the Blue Jackets emerged victorious with a score of 5-3. Justin Danforth's game-winning goal, alongside 44 saves from Elvis Merzlikins, highlighted the matchup.

Despite being outshot 46 to 21, Columbus showcased resilience, capitalizing on key opportunities. Boone Jenner’s feed to Denton Mateychuk opened the scoring early, and after a brief tie, Columbus rallied back with goals from Dmitri Voronkov and Danforth. The Red Wings, led by Alex DeBrincat, made a late push to tie the game, but Merzlikins and the Blue Jackets held firm, securing a critical win in the playoff race.

Under the leadership of Todd McLellan, the Detroit Red Wings have turned their season around dramatically, showcasing the best record in the NHL since December 28. This turnaround is largely attributed to a remarkable power play efficiency, converting 39.1% of opportunities, a figure that leads the league. Key contributors include Lucas Raymond, Dylan Larkin, Patrick Kane, and Alex DeBrincat, who combined for 42 goals and 59 assists in just 23 games, with a significant number of those coming while on the man advantage.

Despite a less potent five-on-five performance, the Red Wings remain playoff contenders as they aim to end an eight-year postseason absence. The infusion of fresh tactics and strategies from McLellan has breathed new life into a team that previously struggled. With the Eastern Conference wild card race tightening, Detroit's special teams play may be pivotal in securing a playoff berth.

Brandon Hagel showcased an impressive performance with two goals and two assists as the Tampa Bay Lightning ended the Detroit Red Wings' seven-game winning streak with a decisive 6-3 victory. Erik Cernak contributed significantly with a goal and two assists while Brayden Point marked his 30th goal of the season. Notably, Dylan Duke scored in his NHL debut, capping off a strong showing from the Lightning who are now 4-0-1 in their last five outings.

The Red Wings' Vladimir Tarasenko reached a career milestone, scoring his 300th goal in the first period, but Detroit struggled defensively, allowing four goals in the first period alone. Despite Alex DeBrincat's two assists and a goal from Patrick Kane, Detroit could not overcome the Lightning's offensive barrage.