Red Wings’ defensive woes continue as skid reaches three with loss in Vegas
The Detroit Red Wings’ defensive issues continued Thursday during what has been a miserable road trip. The Vegas Golden Knights scored four goals in the second period and went on to defeat Detroit 5-2 at T-Mobile Arena. The Red Wings (8-9-2) embarked on the trip with some momentum, having won four of five. The Red Wings had a strong first period, outshooting Vegas 13-8, but the frame ended scoreless. The Red Wings played catch-up the rest of the way.
mlive.comThe Latest: NHL says Tomas Nosek of Vegas out with COVID
Vegas Golden Knights goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury (29) celebrates after defenseman Zach Whitecloud, left, scored against the Anaheim Ducks during the third period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2021, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world:___The NHL says Vegas Golden Knights forward Tomas Nosek has tested positive for COVID-19 after he was removed from playing in a 5-4 win over Anaheim on Tuesday night. The NHL says the Golden Knights home game against the Ducks remains scheduled for Thursday, pending test results of players and staff on both teams. In other coronavirus pandemic developments, Minnesota forward Victor Rask was added to the NHL’s COVID-19 list. The Wild now have 13 players on the list, with their games postponed through at least Saturday.