In a thrilling matchup, Jake Walman clinched victory for the Detroit Red Wings with a penalty shot just 23 seconds into overtime against the Vancouver Canucks on Saturday. His decisive goal came after Quinn Hughes slashed him on a breakaway, earning Walman the opportunity to secure the win. This dramatic finish capped off a remarkable comeback for the Red Wings, who rallied from a two-goal deficit in the third period to claim a 4-3 victory. Lucas Raymond, Daniel Sprong, and Michael Rasmussen were instrumental in the regulation goals for Detroit, showcasing their resilience after the All-Star break. Patrick Kane marked his 1,200th career game with an assist, returning from a lower body injury that sidelined him for the previous seven games. Alex Lyon’s stellar performance in goal, stopping 28 shots, also played a crucial role in the Red Wings’ triumph.
On the Canucks’ side, Filip Hronek and Elias Pettersson stood out with a goal and two assists each, while Nils Hoglander contributed another goal for Vancouver. Despite their efforts, the Canucks saw their 12-game point streak come to an end following the loss to Detroit. Casey DeSmith made 23 saves for Vancouver, but it wasn’t enough to secure the win. The game was not without controversy, as Canucks defenseman Nikita Zadorov received a match penalty and game misconduct for striking Raymond in the head during the second period. This incident further fueled the intensity of the matchup between the two teams.The Red Wings took an early lead just 45 seconds into the game with Raymond’s 14th goal of the season. However, the Canucks quickly responded, tying the game at 1:09 of the second period with Hoglander’s 15th goal. Despite a five-minute power play opportunity generated by Zadorov’s penalty, Detroit failed to capitalize until Hronek scored on a breakaway at 11:10 of the second period. Pettersson added another goal for the Canucks less than three minutes later, showcasing their offensive prowess. Sprong narrowed the Canucks’ lead to 3-2 with a goal early in the third period, setting the stage for Rasmussen’s game-tying goal at 7:51 of the period. With the game deadlocked, Walman’s heroics in overtime secured the win for the Red Wings.Looking ahead, the Canucks will face the Washington Capitals on Sunday, while the Red Wings will take on the Edmonton Oilers on Tuesday.
