The Detroit Red Wings delivered an exciting performance on Monday night, highlighting a momentous occasion. The franchise celebrated the retirement of Sergei Fedorov’s No. 91, followed by a thrilling 4-3 overtime victory against the Carolina Hurricanes.
Copp’s Overtime Goal Seals the Victory
Andrew Copp emerged as the hero in overtime, scoring just 3 minutes and 27 seconds into the period. This marked his eighth goal of the season, assisted by Alex DeBrincat directly in front of the goal.
Game Highlights
- Shayne Gostisbehere tied the game for Carolina with a power-play goal at 16:59 of the third period.
- Jackson Blake and Seth Jarvis contributed to Carolina’s comeback, scoring in the third period.
- James van Riemsdyk, DeBrincat, and Albert Johansson scored the earlier goals for the Red Wings.
Van Riemsdyk opened the scoring for Detroit with a power-play goal at 1:32 of the first period. He capitalized on a rebound from Moritz Seider’s shot. DeBrincat then doubled the lead to 2-0 early in the second period, netting his 24th goal at 1:28.
Johansson added to the Red Wings’ advantage by scoring his first goal of the season at 4:54, making it 3-0. He received a perfect feed from Patrick Kane, allowing him to snap a shot past Hurricanes’ goaltender Frederik Andersen.
Current Standings
With this victory, the Detroit Red Wings improved their record to 28-15-4, earning a total of 60 points. They now share first place in the Eastern Conference with the Hurricanes, also at 28-15-4.
This win marks a fourth consecutive victory for the Wings, showcasing their potential as the season progresses.
| Team | Record | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Detroit Red Wings | 28-15-4 | 60 |
| Carolina Hurricanes | 28-15-4 | 60 |
