Talbot started the calendar year with a 10-1-0 run, but he's 1-2-1 with 13 goals allowed over his last four games. Consider this a blip. He's the reason the Wings are in a wild-card spot, and he'll likely be the reason they stay there.

The Red Wings outshot Columbus 46-21 – 21-8 in the third period. Elvis Merzlikins made 43 saves to keep his team in the game. Patrick Kane, playing in his seventh outdoor game, picked up a goal and an assist. He cut his team’s deficit to 3-2 at 3:34 of the third period by snapping in a shot from near the top of the faceoff circle.