DETROIT, MI. (The Associated Press) — Dylan Larkin scored two power-play goals in the second period and the Detroit Red Wings ended a three-game losing streak by beating Buffalo 2-1 on Saturday night.

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

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

Detroit held on despite an eighth consecutive shooting game. The Red Wings were outshot 276-181 during that span.

Takeaways

Sabres: Buffalo entered the game ranked 31st on the power play, scoring three goals on 33 chances. The Sabers came up empty on both power plays Saturday and have yet to score with a power play on the road.

Red Wings: With six of their next seven games on the road, the Red Wings needed to pick up two points and end the slide. Detroit is aiming to make the playoffs for the first time in nine seasons.

Key moment

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

Key statistic

All but two of Larkin’s goals this season have come on the power play. He has 35 power play goals since the start of the 2022-23 season.

Following

The Sabers host Ottawa on Tuesday at Keybank Centre.