William Eklund led the San Jose Sharks to a convincing 6-3 victory against the Detroit Red Wings, halting Detroit's impressive seven-game winning streak. Eklund’s performance included a goal and two assists, while Nico Sturm contributed with a short-handed goal. Other Sharks scorers included Jan Rutta, Mikael Granlund, Tyler Toffoli, and Mario Ferraro, marking San Jose's highest goal tally in 20 games.

Vladimir Tarasenko scored twice for Detroit, breaking an 18-game drought. Lucas Raymond also found the net, but the Red Wings couldn't capitalize on two power-play chances. This game denied them a chance at an eight-game winning streak, which they last achieved in 2008.