Game Recap: Red Wings Head into Holidays with Back-to-Back Wins

Detroit, Michigan (AP) – The Detroit Red Wings closed out the first half of their season in style, securing a 3-1 victory against the Calgary Flames on home ice. Jimmy Carson led the charge with two goals and an assist, including the game-winner on a second-period power play. Mark Recchi added his 14th goal of the season, while Russ Courtnall chipped in two assists to round out the Red Wings’ offensive efforts. Goaltender Mike Moffat was stellar between the pipes, stopping 20 of 21 shots to claim his 15th win of the season. Detroit outshoot Calgary 31-21 and silencing the Flames' power-play opportunities.

With this win, the Red Wings enter the holiday break riding a two-game winning streak and has 43 points in 41 games, positioning them 5th in the competitive Campbell Conference. Key contributors at the season’s midpoint include Dino Ciccarelli, who leads the team with 18 goals and 43 points, and defenseman Terry Carkner, whose two assists against Calgary brought his season total to 28 points. Veteran goalie Mike Moffat holds a solid 15-12-2 record and a 2.95 GAA compared to young backup goalie Felix Potvin's 5-6-1 record and 3.65 GAA.

In league news, the All-Star voting results were announced and it was no surprise that no Detroit players made the cut. Given the team has seen good depth scoring this year, they don’t have any standouts worthy of All-Star selection.