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Red Wings beat Oilers 3-1 to end 8-game losing streak
Read full article: Red Wings beat Oilers 3-1 to end 8-game losing streakLarkin and Patrik Nemeth had goals in the first period, and the Detroit Red Wings defeated the Edmonton Oilers 3-1 Tuesday night to end an eight-game losing streak. Larks plays his best hockey when he matches up against other teams best.Jimmy Howard made 31 saves for the Red Wings, who won for the first time since Oct. 10 against Montreal. Nemeth, who signed as a free agent last summer, scored his first goal with the Red Wings less than a minute later. We needed that.Filip Hronek added an empty-net goal late to seal a much-needed victory for the rebuilding Red Wings. Red Wings: Play on Friday at Carolina.