The Detroit Red Wings fell to the Carolina Hurricanes 4-2 in a hard-fought match that highlighted both teams' strengths and weaknesses. After an early goal from Alex DeBrincat, the Wings failed to maintain their lead, allowing Carolina to respond with four unanswered goals. Michael Rasmussen's late goal put Detroit within a striking distance, but an empty-netter sealed the defeat. This loss marks the Wings' seventh in eight games, raising concerns about their playoff prospects as they prepare for a rematch against the Hurricanes.