DETROIT—At 10:23 local time Wednesday night, the Detroit Red Wings' six-game losing streak officially ended, as the horn sounded on a sorely needed 7–3 victory over the Buffalo Sabres. It would've ended sooner if it weren't for a third period ground to a halt by a turn toward the extra-curricular with the game's outcome no longer in reach, resulting in 73 penalty minutes each way in the third alone.
The Atlantic Division is turning out to be a dogfight with three serious contenders for the top seed. The defending Stanley Cup Champion Florida Panthers remain the leaders but the Toronto Maple Leafs and Tampa Bay Lightning aren't far behind.
Thursday features a crucial matchup for playoff seeding when the visiting Florida Panthers travel to Toronto to take on the Maple Leafs with the Atlantic Division lead up for grabs.
On Tuesday, the Dallas Stars announced the signing of prospect Angus MacDonell to an entry-level, three-year contract for the beginning of the 2025-26 season.
The Calgary Flames (30-23-10) will play one of the most important games left on their 2024-25 schedule, when they host the Vancouver Canucks on Wednesday night at the Scotiabank Saddledome.