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NHL: Detroit 5, Philadelphia 2

DETROIT, Oct. 12 (UPI) -- Henrik Zetterberg supplied two goals and an assist Saturday, powering the Detroit Red Wings over Philadelphia 5-2.

Pavel Datsyuk and Niklas Kronwall each contributed a goal and two assists for Detroit, which scored three power-play goals in snapping a two-game losing streak.

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Daniel Alfredsson assisted on three scores, while Todd Bertuzzi also scored for the Red Wings.

Jimmy Howard earned the win, turning aside 32-of-34 shots.

Erik Gustafsson and Tye McGinn tallied for the Flyers, who dropped to 1-5-0 on the season.

Philadelphia goalie Ray Emery was touched for four goals on 29 shots.

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