Detroit Red Wings turn second-period surge into Patrick Kane spotlight against the Calgary Flames

The Detroit Red Wings moved to 37-23 with 8 overtime losses and 5 points, while the Calgary Flames carried a 26-34 record with 7 overtime losses and 2 points after a 5-2 result at Little Caesars Arena.

First period

The Flames opened the scoring with 1 goal in the first period while the Wings were held to 0.

Calgary put 27 shots on goal in the game, and Detroit finished with 25 shots.

The Wings’ physical game showed early in a 26-hit night, while the Flaming C finished with 20 hits.

Second period

The Wings flipped the game with 4 goals in the second period while the Flames added 1.

Detroit’s special teams produced 1 power-play goal on 4 opportunities, and Calgary went 0 for 2 on the power play with 3 shots.

Patrick Kane earned first-star honors, and Alex DeBrincat was named second star as the Wings powered a 12-point team total on 5 goals.

DeBrincat’s previous-game line included 3 assists and 6 shots, and Kane’s previous-game line included 2 goals on 3 shots.

Detroit Red Wings post-match stats reflected a 20 percent shooting rate and a plus-minus of 10.

Third period

The Wings added 1 goal in the third period and also logged 1 empty-net goal, while Calgary scored 0 in the third.

Detroit goaltending finished with 25 saves on 27 shots against, and Calgary’s goaltending line showed 20 saves with 4 goals against on 24 shots against plus 1 empty-net goal against.

The Flames won 60 percent of faceoffs, while the Wings finished at 40 percent on draws, and Detroit still finished with 6 takeaways to Calgary’s 4.

Postgame notes

This Detroit Red Wings vs Calgary Flames review includes a game attendance of 19,515 at Little Caesars Arena and a scheduled start time of 7:00 PM EDT.

Detroit Red Wings vs Calgary Flames highlights featured Kane and DeBrincat among the 3 stars, with Calgary forward Matt Coronato listed as the third star.

Detroit Red Wings vs Calgary Flames final thoughts begin with the Wings’ 4-goal second period and end with a 1-goal third that shut the door.

Detroit returns to action at 7:00 PM EDT on March 19, 2026, with the Montreal Canadiens visiting the Wings at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Michigan, and the broadcast listings include ESPN+ and FDSDET.

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