In the city where many hopes and dreams are dashed, the Red Wings saw their playoff aspirations take another massive hit.

Patrick Kane had a goal and 2 assists, but the Wings gave goalie Cam Talbot little help in a 6-3 loss to the Golden Knights.

The Red Wings (32-31-6, 70 points) are 2-9-0 in their past nine. They are five points behind Montreal for the final wild card spot with three teams in between. Vegas improved to 41-20-8 (90 points).

Tomas Hertl scored the eighth hat trick of his career and Jack Eichel had a goal and three assists to lead the Vegas Golden Knights to a 6-3 victory over ...