Dylan Larkin’s power play goals helped the Red Wings beat the Sabers 2-1.

DETROIT (AP) — Dylan Larkin scored two power-play goals in the second period and the Detroit Red Wings snapped a three-game losing streak with a 2-1 win over Buffalo on Saturday night.

Cam Talbot made 31 saves for the Red Wings. lost 5-3 to Buffalo a week earlier.

Alex Tuch scored a short-handed goal for the Sabres, who have lost three straight games. Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen made 21 saves.

Detroit held on despite losing its eighth game in a row. During that time, the Red Wings lost 276-181.

Takeaway

Sabres: Buffalo entered the game ranked 31st in power play, scoring three goals on 33 chances. The Sabers lost both power plays on Saturday and have yet to score while having the man advantage on the road.

Red Wings: In six of their next seven games on the road, the Red Wings needed two points to end their slump. Detroit is looking to make the playoffs for the first time in nine seasons.

Key Point

Thach’s second shorthanded goal of the season came on a breakaway after he stole the puck from Larkin at center ice. Larkin more than made up for it on Detroit’s next two power plays.

Key Statistics

All but two of Larkin’s seven goals this season have come on the power play. Since the start of the 2022-23 season, he has 35 power-play goals.

Next

The Sabers host Ottawa on Tuesday and the Red Wings visit Chicago on Wednesday.

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