Red Wings Erupt for Four Goals in Second Period, Down Flames

Patrick Kane scores twice as Detroit takes down struggling Calgary squad.

Mar. 17, 2026 at 1:35am

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The Detroit Red Wings scored four goals in the second period, including two from Patrick Kane, to defeat the Calgary Flames 5-2 on Monday night. Emmitt Finnie, Moritz Seider, and Dominik Shine also found the back of the net for Detroit, who moved into a tie for third place in the Atlantic Division with the victory.

Why it matters

The win was a crucial one for the Red Wings, who are battling for a playoff spot in the Eastern Conference. With the victory, Detroit moved three points ahead of Columbus for the final wild card position and pulled even with Montreal for third place in the Atlantic.

The details

After falling behind 1-0 in the first period on a goal by Morgan Frost, the Red Wings erupted for four goals in the second. Kane tied the game early in the period, and Finnie, Kane again, and Seider on the power play gave Detroit a 4-2 lead heading to the third. Calgary's Matt Coronato briefly cut the deficit to one, but Shine's empty-net goal sealed the victory for the Red Wings.

  • The Red Wings scored four goals in the second period.
  • Kane scored two goals in the second period.
  • Seider scored on the power play in the second period.

The players

Patrick Kane

A veteran forward for the Detroit Red Wings who scored two goals in the second period to help lead his team to victory.

Moritz Seider

A defenseman for the Detroit Red Wings who scored a power play goal in the second period to extend his team's lead.

Dustin Wolf

The goaltender for the Calgary Flames who was unable to stop the Red Wings' offensive onslaught in the second period.

Morgan Frost

A forward for the Calgary Flames who scored the opening goal of the game in the first period.

Matt Coronato

A forward for the Calgary Flames who scored a goal in the second period to briefly cut Detroit's lead to one.

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What they’re saying

“There aren't a lot of breathers the next two weeks for the Red Wings but Monday's game against Calgary appeared to be one.”

— Ted Kulfan, Author (yahoo.com)

“Turned out it was, and the Wings took full advantage.”

— Ted Kulfan, Author (yahoo.com)

What’s next

The Red Wings will host the Montreal Canadiens on Thursday, the Boston Bruins on Saturday, and the Ottawa Senators on March 24 in a crucial homestand as they continue to battle for a playoff spot.

The takeaway

The Red Wings' offensive outburst in the second period, led by veteran forward Patrick Kane, was crucial in securing a key victory in their push for the playoffs. The team's ability to respond after falling behind early demonstrates their resilience and determination to reach the postseason.