Red Wings struggle defensively, fall to Kraken 6-3 at home
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 10, 2026, 9:17 AM
Last updated Oct 10, 2026
The Detroit Red Wings lost to the Seattle Kraken 6-3 on Friday night at Little Caesars Arena. Despite controlling shots, Detroit allowed three goals in just over three minutes during the second period. With this defeat, the Red Wings have dropped three of their first four games of the 2026-27 season. Forward Alex DeBrincat noted the need for improvement, emphasizing the importance of staying connected as a team. Detroit is now last in the Atlantic Division and will face the Montreal Canadiens next.
- •Red Wings' defeat marks their third loss in four games.
- •Seattle scored three goals rapidly in the second period.
- •DeBrincat highlighted the need for improved defensive teamwork.
- •Detroit is currently last in the Atlantic Division standings.
- •Red Wings will play against Montreal Canadiens next.
- 9:17 AMYahoo Sports — "It's A Wake-up Call": Red Wings Know They Must Tighten Up Defensively After Dropping Three of Four Games
"The Detroit Red Wings know they can't afford to give away points as they did against the Kraken on Friday night.
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