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Minnesota Ices Detroit 3-2 - Recap

Minnesota skated to a 3-2 victory over Detroit on Friday in NHL action at Little Caesars Arena.

The Wild were a -108 favorite in the win. The combined score dipped UNDER the total, which closed at 5.5.

Jordan Greenway, Eric Staal, and Luke Kunin each scored for the Wild in the victory. Kunin opened the scoring for Minnesota.

Devan Dubnyk turned in a 26-save effort for the Wild.

Detroit got goals from Tyler Bertuzzi, and Anthony Mantha in the loss, but it wasn't enough.

Jonathan Bernier stopped 32 of 35 shots for the Red Wings, but it wasn't enough to earn the victory.

On the power play, Minnesota went 1-for-3, while the Red Wings were 1-for-2 with the man advantage.

Detroit lost the shots on goal battle to Minnesota by a margin of 35-28.

Minnesota looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Blues. The Red Wings will aim to get back on the winning track vs. San Jose.