Red Wings Blank Lightning 2-0 to End Skid
Detroit snapped a five-game losing streak behind Daniil Tarasov's 31 saves and handed Tampa Bay its first home loss of the season.
Updated on Nov. 15, 2026 in Hockey
The Detroit Red Wings defeated the Tampa Bay Lightning 2-0 on Nov. 14, 2026. The win ended a five-game losing streak and moved Detroit to 8-10-3.
Why it matters
The result gives Detroit a much-needed turnaround after a stretch of losses. It also ended Tampa Bay's perfect home record of the season, a notable setback for the Lightning.
Daniil Tarasov made 31 saves in the shutout, and Lucas Raymond's second-period goal at 13:12 was his eighth of the season. Detroit went 8-for-12 on first-period faceoffs and recorded four first-period shots on net.
The players
Detroit Red Wings
The Detroit Red Wings are an original member of the National Hockey League, founded in 1926 and based in Detroit, Michigan.
Tampa Bay Lightning
The Tampa Bay Lightning are a National Hockey League franchise based in Tampa, Florida, and won the Stanley Cup in 2020 and 2021.
Lucas Raymond
Lucas Raymond is a Swedish professional hockey forward who plays for the Detroit Red Wings.
Daniil Tarasov
Daniil Tarasov is a Russian professional hockey goaltender who plays for the Detroit Red Wings.
The details
Lucas Raymond scored in the second period, and Michael Brandsegg-Nygard added an empty-net goal with 42.2 seconds remaining, assisted by Raymond. Tampa Bay was missing forwards Brayden Point, Erik Cernak and Anthony Cirelli due to injuries, while Micheal Rasmussen returned after being a healthy scratch two nights earlier.
Timeline
Nov. 14, 2026: Red Wings defeat the Lightning 2-0 at Benchmark International Arena.
Nov. 18, 2026: Red Wings host the Boston Bruins at Little Caesars Arena.
Season Trajectory
The win gives Detroit a much-needed boost in the NHL's 2026-27 regular-season standings after a five-game skid. For Tampa Bay, the loss ends its home-ice perfection and slows its push in a competitive Eastern Conference race.
The Red Wings' win moves them to 8-10-3 and gives fantasy managers a clearer read on Detroit's scoring with Raymond's eighth goal. The next home game against Boston on Nov. 18 is a chance for Detroit to build on the momentum.
The takeaway
A single strong goaltending performance can stabilize a team mid-slump, and Detroit's shutout gives it a platform heading into a home game against Boston. Tracking how the Red Wings respond over their next few games will show whether the win was a turning point.
What happens next
The Red Wings host the Boston Bruins at Little Caesars Arena on Nov. 18, 2026.
Further reading
Follow the team's latest results in our Hockey coverage for Detroit readers.
