Dylan Larkin had a power-play goal and an assist in his 700th career NHL game and the Detroit Red Wings snapped a three-game losing streak with a 4-2 victory over the Montreal Canadiens

Good starts like Thursday's vs. the Montreal Canadiens key to keeping the Detroit Red Wings in crowded Eastern Conference playoff race.

Dylan Larkin notched a power-play goal and an assist in his 700th career game as the host Detroit Red Wings downed the Montreal Canadiens 4-2 on Thursday night.

Detroit captain Dylan Larkin takes center stage in his 700th career NHL game, powering his Red Wings to a badly needed victory over Montreal

Talbot kept the Red Wings’ two-goal lead intact at 5:05 of the third period by shutting down Cole Caufield’s breakaway attempt. Detroit’s penalty kill also answered the call after the club unsuccessfully challenged for no goaltender interference just past the halfway mark of the frame.

Cam Talbot stopped nearly 30 shots in a shutout of the Tampa Bay Lightning on Saturday night at Little Caesars Arena.

That concern is beginning to dissipate. Over the last nine games, Kasper has five goals (along with three assists), and playing on a line with Dylan Larkin and Lucas Raymond, the scoring chances are increasing, you can see the offensive attributes Kasper has, and there's simply more confidence in his game.

Detroit Red Wings head coach Todd McLellan announced the team's latest decision involving star Patrick Kane, handing bad news to Dylan Larkin and the rest of the locker room.

DETROIT -- The Detroit Red Wings have signed right wing Dominik Shine to a two-year contract and recalled him to the team. He is available to make his NHL debut tonight against the Los Angeles Kings. Shine, 31, leads the Grand Rapids Griffins with 32 points (11 goals, 21 assists) in 40 games.

Cam Talbot stopped 28 shots for his second shutout of the season as the Detroit Red Wings beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 2-0.