The 22-year-old blueliner decided to try his luck with dropping the gloves tonight and things went pretty well for himself. He challenged a hardened NHL veteran in Filip Forsberg, although the Predators winger isn't particularly known for his physical play.
With the loss, the Red Wings drop to 36-29-6, giving them 78 points in 71 games played. The team technically still has the second wild card spot but they have the slimmest of leads, edging out the Washington Capitals by a single point. However, the Capitals have two games in hand on Detroit, giving them ample opportunity to take that playoff spot from them. Furthermore, the Red Wings are 3-7-0 over their last ten games. They will need to round into form if they are going to hold onto that playoff spot. Right now that is not looking very likely.