More: Red Wings, Walman agree to 3-year extension ahead of trade deadline The outcome proved to be disappointing, losing two games to an Ottawa team battling alongside the Wings in the playoff race.

That was the first time the Wild were unsuccessful in seven challenges this season, and they were penalized with another Red Wings power play but Detroit didn’t convert and finished 2-for-5.

The crowd was surpassed only by the 105,491 for the Wings' game against Toronto at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor in 2014. "Absolutely," said Kane, as to whether the Wings deserved a better fate.