NASHVILLE, Dec. 30 (UPI) -- Colin Wilson had a big game with two goals and an assist Monday, sparking the Nashville Predators over Detroit 6-4.
Wilson got the game's first goal and added what turned out to be the game-winner in the third period for a 5-3 Nashville lead.
Advertisement
Mike Fisher provided a goal and two assists as the Preds won a second straight.
Craig Smith and Nick Spaling notched one goal each and Roman Josi added an empty-netter.
Marek Mazanec earned the victory with 21 saves.
Patrick Eaves, Justin Abdelkader, Drew Miller and Pavel Datsyuk scored for the Wings, whose next game will the be the Jan. 1 NHL Winter Classic at Michigan Stadium.
Jimmy Howard yielded five goals on 28 shots in his return from a sprained knee ligament.