The Wings dropped a defensive-minded 2-1 decision Saturday to the Bruins after winning a similar effort two days prior against the Islanders.

The Detroit Red Wings couldn't pull off another comeback, even with two extra skaters. Saturday against the Boston Bruins was a grind in a 2-1 loss.

Puck management and a power play lacking initiative doom the Red Wings in a 2-1 home loss to the Boston Bruins

DETROIT –- Brad Marchand scored with 8:30 remaining in the third period, and the Boston Bruins defeated the Detroit Red Wings 2-1 at Little Caesars Arena on Saturday. Jeremy Swayman made 18 saves for the Bruins (10-9-2), who improved to 2-0-0 under interim coach Joe Sacco.

The Boston Bruins face the Detroit Red Wings for a matchup within the Atlantic Division on Saturday, November 23.

Brad Marchand scored the go-ahead goal with 8:30 remaining in the game as the visiting Boston Bruins topped the Detroit Red Wings 2-1 on Saturday night.

Jeremy Swayman will be the club's starter against the Red Wings. The 25-year-old will now look to bounce back after allowing 12 goals in his last two starts. Here is the Bruins' full projected lineup now.

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When the Bruins went shopping for some defensive talent in the offseason, they envisioned winning games like they did on Saturday night in Detroit.

Joe Sacco’s first game as Boston’s interim coach was a 1-0 win over Utah. Veteran forward Elias Lindholm scored the game’s lone goal, ending a 17-game drought that dates back to Oct. 12.