Nedeljkovic returns to form but Bolts edge Red Wings 3–1 in Tampa

Alex Nedeljkovic played his best game in over a month, but it wasn’t enough to help his Detroit Red Wings avoid a 3–1 loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning on Friday night. Nedeljkovic had failed to record a save percentage north of .900 in his previous four outings, including two consecutive outings where he allowed a total of 12 goals on just 49 shots. He entered the game in Tampa with his save percentage down to a lackluster .903 through 38 appearances in 2021–22. The 26-year-old goaltender stopped 35 of the 37 shots he faced at Amalie Arena and helped the Red Wings enter the final 10 minutes of regulation time locked in a 1–1 tie with the two-time defending Stanley Cup champions. Unfortunately for Nedeljkovic and Co., Bolts defenseman Mikhail Sergachev was able to give his team a 2–1 lead in the dying seconds of a power play just past the midway mark of the middle frame. Victor Hedman and Ross Colton picked up the helpers on Sergachev’s fourth goal of the season. All three of Tampa’s goals on Friday came with