CHICAGO — In a decisive matchup, the Detroit Red Wings triumphed over the Chicago Blackhawks with a score of 4-1 on Wednesday night. Dylan Larkin and Alex DeBrincat both contributed with a goal and an assist each, helping secure Detroit’s victory. Joe Veleno and Andrew Copp also found the back of the net for the Red Wings, while goalie Cam Talbot made an impressive 28 saves. This win marks the second consecutive victory for Detroit, coming after they faced a three-game losing streak.
On the other side, Nick Foligno managed to score the only goal for Chicago, which ended its two-game winning streak. Petr Mrazek was in goal for the Blackhawks, recording 21 saves throughout the match.
The game’s momentum shifted when DeBrincat scored with just 1.5 seconds remaining in the first period, catching Mrazek off guard from close range. Larkin then broke a 1-1 deadlock with a powerful wrist shot that found its way past Mrazek at the 7:33 mark of the second period.
Detroit surged ahead in the third period with goals from Veleno and Copp, ensuring a comfortable lead as the game progressed.
In terms of player performances, Patrick Kane, who had previously scored the game-winning goal during his return to Chicago last February, was limited to just two shots on goal, although he did end up a plus-2 for the game. Meanwhile, the Blackhawks are struggling at home, having lost their last four games after completing a western road trip with a 3-2 record. In those four contests, Chicago scored a mere eight goals while allowing 17.
A pivotal moment in the match occurred when Larkin received a pass from DeBrincat at center ice and skillfully navigated past Chicago defender Isaak Phillips, putting the Red Wings ahead 2-1 roughly four minutes after Foligno had equalized.
Statistically, DeBrincat maintained a point-per-game average against the Blackhawks since his trade to Ottawa, marking his second goal in five matchups against Chicago, alongside three assists. His goal in the first period came with defender Connor Murphy caught watching the puck, providing a crucial early advantage for Detroit.
Looking ahead, the Red Wings will be heading to Toronto for their next game on Friday, while the Blackhawks are set to face off against the Dallas Stars on Thursday.