TAMPA, FL (WKZO AM/FM) – The Red Wings opened a two-game Florida trip Friday night by losing at Tampa Bay 3-1. Robby Fabbri scored the only goal for the Wings in the second period.
The Lightning outshot Detroit 39-24 and scored twice in the third period to earn the win.
The Wings visit the Florida Panthers on Sunday before heading home. Detroit is 13 points behind Washington for the final playoff spot in the Eastern Conference.