NHL · Final Recap

Detroit Fires Five, Ends Florida’s Three-Game Streak

November 3, 2026 · 2:31 AM

The Red Wings beat the Panthers 5-3, snapping Florida’s three-game winning streak with a power-play goal and a busy night from Michael Brandsegg-Nygård.

The Detroit Red Wings beat the Florida Panthers 5-3, ending Florida’s three-game winning streak. Justin Faulk contributed a goal and an assist for two points, scored Detroit’s power-play goal, and finished with one shot, one hit and a minus-1 rating. Michael Brandsegg-Nygård also had a two-point night, recording a goal and an assist with two shots, seven hits and a plus-1. Detroit went 1-for-1 on the power play while Florida had no power-play goals, and the Red Wings blocked 16 shots to the Panthers’ eight. Sam Bennett scored for Florida with five shots and two hits, while Aaron Ekblad had a goal, three shots and two hits, and Sam Reinhart added a goal with three shots and three hits. Florida goalie Jacob Markstrom made 24 saves on 28 shots against, an .857 save percentage; Detroit’s Daniil Tarasov stopped 23 of 26, an .885 save percentage. Detroit’s special-teams finish and shot-blocking helped secure the 5-3 road win despite Florida recording 41 hits to the Red Wings’ 19.

Key Performers

Michael Brandsegg-Nygård, Detroit: 1 goal, 1 assist, 2 points, +1, 2 shots, 7 hits. Justin Faulk, Detroit: 1 goal, 1 assist, 2 points, -1, 1 shot, 1 hit, 1 power-play goal. Sam Bennett, Florida: 1 goal, 1 point, 0 plus/minus, 5 shots, 2 hits.

Standings Impact

Florida entered at 8-4-2 with 18 points and a three-game winning streak; Detroit entered at 6-5-3 with 15 points. The result snaps Florida’s streak and gives Detroit the win.

DYMA Insight

Detroit, ranked 21st in the DYMA Power Index, beat ninth-ranked Florida by converting its power play and blocking twice as many shots. The Panthers’ 41-19 edge in hits could not offset that special-teams and defensive-area advantage.