Detroit's power play keeps dazzling, the Red Wings absorb a championship quality punch, and other observations from a 5–2 win over the Florida Panthers

The Red Wings (21-19-4) bounced back strong from Tuesday’s 6-3 loss to San Jose, which snapped their seven-game winning streak, in the first stop of a challenging four-game trip. Florida (26-17-3) was 12-0-1 in its past 13 games against the Red Wings.

Detroit is looking to respond after a 6-3 loss to the San Jose Sharks on Tuesday, which ended its season-high seven-game winning streak. Two goals from Vladimir Tarasenko and one goal from Lucas Raymond saw the Red Wings pull within 4-3 just before the midway mark of the third period, but Detroit ultimately couldn’t find the equalizer.

Detroit Red Wings have a pair of huge games against Atlantic Division opponents up first on the four-game road trip.

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The Detroit Red Wings picked up a statement win in their first game of the quick Florida trip. Now, they will try and complete the sweep on Saturday night against the Tampa Bay Lightning. Watch the Detroit Red Wings on FuboTV (7-day free trial) The Red Wings were served a slice of humble pie at the end of their homestand when they fell to the dismal San Jose Sharks.

TAMPA BAY -- Another Atlantic Division clash in the Sunshine State is up next for the Detroit Red Wings, who will go head-to-head with the Tampa Bay Lightning at AMALIE Arena on Saturday night.

It's not too early to think about playoff implications for the Bruins, who have an important game coming on Saturday.

Like several other pending unrestricted free agents around the NHL, San Jose Sharks center Nico Sturm figures he’ll be moved to another team before the NHL trade deadline in March if he doesn’t receive a contract extension offer.

The Flyers could use a long-term option down the middle of the ice, making Sabres star Dylan Cozens a trade fit.