Red Wings denied
Detroit’s Justin Abdelkader blocks Calgary goalie David Rittich during second-period action Thursday. Calgary’s Sam Bennett, Derek Ryan and Mark Giordano scored in a 5:18 span of the third period to break open a close game in the Flames’ 5-1 victory Thursday night. Darren Helm scored for Detroit, and Jimmy Howard had 31 saves. The Red Wings are at Edmonton tonight.