Bold takeaway: Detroit staged a late burst to topple Boston, snapping a four-game skid with a 5-4 win that left Bruins fans hoping for more than a glimmer of consistency. And this is the part most people miss: the game wasn’t over after two periods; it was the final 20 minutes that sealed the outcome.
Overview
Detroit’s Moritz Seider led the charge with a goal and two assists, helping the Red Wings erase a recent stretch of losses and avenge a prior 3-2 shootout defeat at Boston. Lucas Raymond and Alex DeBrincat each contributed a goal and an assist, while James van Riemsdyk and Ben Chiarot also found the back of the net. John Gibson turned aside 33 shots to earn the win.
Key moments
- The Red Wings opened strong, grabbing a 2-0 lead in the first period. Van Riemsdyk converted a breakaway off a feed from Albert Johansson, and Seider blasted a puck from the point that slipped through Jeremy Swayman’s pads.
- Detroit extended to 4-2 after two periods when DeBrincat’s wrist shot from the slot beat Swayman. Aspirot and Steeves pulled Boston closer, but Chiarot answered from the slot off a Dylan Larkin setup to restore the two-goal margin.
- Boston mounted a late push, scoring twice in the final 5:03, with Steeves tallying his second of the game with 11.2 seconds left. Despite the late surge, the comeback fell short.
Goaltending and stats
- Boston’s Jeremy Swayman started and stopped 18 shots before being relieved with 16:05 remaining by Joonas Korpisalo after allowing five goals. In November, Swayman posted a run of strong performances, never giving up more than three goals in any start.
- For Detroit, John Gibson faced 37 shots and earned the win with solid run support from his teammates.
Team notes
- The win gives Detroit momentum as they head into a six-game road trip, kicking off Thursday in Columbus.
- Boston’s roster featured a notable performance from Alex Steeves, who scored twice, and Hampus Lindholm, who contributed three assists, highlighting individual flashes even in defeat.
Upcoming schedules
Bruins: At St. Louis on Thursday.
Red Wings: Begin a six-game trip with a game in Columbus on Thursday.
Source link
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