The Red Wings' 77 penalty minutes were their most since they amassed 125 on Oct. 30, 2003, at Nashville. The Red Wings did more damage with the puck, however. Patrick Kane led the way with a five-point night (two goals, three assists) in helping his team end a six-game losing streak.

The Sabres killed off the 5-on-3 portion of the Red Wings’ power play to open the period, but the Red Wings tacked onto their lead with 19 seconds remaining at 5-on-4. DeBrincat set up the goal with a pass across to Kane, who missed his initial attempt on the outside of the net but buried his own rebound.