ROCCO GRIMALDI

Grimaldi scored four goals to tie a team record and lead the Nashville Predators over the Detroit Red Wings 7-1 on Thursday. “Rocco was flying obviously in the first period,” Nashville coach John Hynes said. “I just thought we had too many no-shows tonight,” Red Wings coach Jeff Blashill said. OFFENSIVE STRUGGLESThe Red Wings have scored just once during their three-game slide. WHAT’S NEXTThe Red Wings return home to host Columbus on Saturday and Sunday.

The Detroit Red Wings’ recent offensive struggles were overshadowed Thursday by a plethora of defensive mistakes during a disastrous first period -- and a huge night from Rocco Grimaldi. The Nashville Predators scored four goals in rapid-fire fashion barely eight minutes into the game, three of them by Grimaldi, and went on to defeat Detroit 7-1 at Bridgestone Arena. The Red Wings (10-20-4) have lost three in a row, allowing a season-high seven goals for the third time this season. It cut Nashville’s lead to 4-1 and gave the Red Wings a bit of momentum and some hope that they could get back into the game in the second period. After Calvin Pickard replaced Greiss, Grimaldi capped the hat trick at 8:08, converting a pass from Erik Haula on a three-on-two break.

Luke Glendening had a goal and two assists, Jonathan Bernier made 21 saves and the Red Wings beat the Nashville Predators 4-2 on Saturday night. Robby Fabbri, Adam Erne and Anthony Mantha also scored to help Detroit snap a two-game losing streak and improve to 4-10-0. “We’ve played pretty good games in a row since we got embarrassed against Tampa,” Detroit coach Jeff Blashill said. The Predators beat Detroit 3-2 on Thursday night for their only victory in five games. Thomas Greiss has the other victory for the Red Wings this season.