Alex DeBrincat scored the decisive goal with 3:25 left in the game and contributed two assists, guiding the Detroit Red Wings to a 3-1 victory against the Montreal Canadiens on Thursday night in Detroit.
DeBrincat netted the game-winner with a backhand shot after intercepting the puck from Canadiens defenseman Mike Matheson. J.T. Compher and Andrew Copp also scored for the Red Wings, who secured their second consecutive win after a three-game losing streak.
Game Highlights
In the final period, J.T. Compher opened the scoring for Detroit, while Andrew Copp sealed the victory with an empty-net goal just 16.8 seconds before the final buzzer. John Gibson, the Red Wings’ goaltender, made 32 saves throughout the match.
Canadiens’ Performance
The Canadiens managed to score once, with Juraj Slafkovsky finding the net during a power play in the second period. Cole Caufield, who previously scored his 40th goal in an overtime win against Boston, assisted on the play. Goaltender Jakub Dobes recorded 25 saves in the loss.
Injury Updates and Power Plays
Detroit’s captain, Dylan Larkin, remained sidelined for the sixth straight game due to a lower-body injury. The Red Wings struggled with their power play opportunities, failing to capitalize on two chances in the second period. Conversely, Montreal scored 13 seconds after being awarded a power play due to a holding penalty against Moritz Seider.
Upcoming Matches
The Canadiens are set to host the New York Islanders on Saturday, while the Red Wings will take on the Boston Bruins at home on the same day.