Detroit takes on Florida on 4-game losing streak

Posted January 29, 2021 6:00 am

By The Associated Press

Florida Panthers (3-0-1, fourth in the Central Division) vs. Detroit Red Wings (2-5-1, eighth in the Central Division)

Detroit; Saturday, 7 p.m. EST

BOTTOM LINE: Detroit looks to break its four-game slide when the Red Wings take on Florida.

Detroit went 9-13-1 in division games and 12-23-2 at home in the 2019-20 season. Goalies for the Red Wings recorded one shutout last season while compiling an .886 save percentage.

Florida went 35-26-8 overall and 11-8-2 in division games during the 2019-20 season. The Panthers averaged 3.3 goals and 5.7 assists per game last season.

The matchup Saturday is the first meeting of the season for the two teams.

INJURIES: Red Wings: Darren Helm: day to day (health protocols).

Panthers: None listed.

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The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.

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