(DETROIT) – The Detroit Red Wings opened a mini-series against the Columbus Blue Jackets with a strong start, but were unable to carry the momentum. The Blue Jackets struck twice a little more than a minute apart in the third period of Monday’s matinee at Little Caesars Arena, leaving the Wings to swallow a 3-2 loss. Tuesday’s rematch at LCA may be heated after a melee broke out in the final minute. Columbus players shoved Bobby Ryan and Vladislav Namestnikov into the crease as Anthony Mantha fired a puck, which ended up hitting Ryan on its way into the net. That set off several fights, including one between former Michigan teammates Dylan Larkin and Zach Werenski. Ryan had both goals for Detroit. He scored the first goal for the second straight game, taking a stride to scoop up the puck and swiping it in off a draw in the first period. That lead stood until late in the second period, when Oliver Bjorkstrand beat Wings goalie Thomas Greiss, pouncing on a loose puck off a blocked shot. Tyler Bertuzzi set up Mantha just past the midpoint as the Wings tried to rally, but Joonas Korpisalo made the save. Marc Staal had an open net with about three minutes to play but hit a post.
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