DETROIT — The Detroit Red Wings triumphed over the Calgary Flames with a 2-1 victory on Wednesday night, thanks to Lucas Raymond’s power play goal scored at 3:35 in overtime.
Raymond’s goal came after Alex DeBrincat netted the first goal of the match during a power play in the first period and assisted in the game-winner. Goaltender Cam Talbot recorded 24 saves, helping the Red Wings secure their third victory in the last four games.
Calgary’s Connor Zary equalized with a power play goal just 2:48 before the game concluded, while Dan Vladar turned away 25 shots in goal for the Flames, who are experiencing a slump with two consecutive losses following a four-game winning streak.
In the overtime, Raymond skated into the high slot area where he managed to quickly fire a shot past Vladar, extending the Red Wings’ current winning streak against the Flames to five games.
Detroit’s Patrick Kane was once again absent from the match, sidelined for the second consecutive game due to an upper-body injury.
Flames Highlights: Calgary had a less than stellar performance on the power play, finishing with 1 goal out of 4 attempts, which brings their total to 6 for 15 over the past four games. They struggled initially, managing only two shots on goal during their first three power play opportunities, but rebounded to tally three shots during their fourth attempt, culminating in Zary’s equalizer.
Red Wings Highlights: The defensive effort of the Red Wings has seen notable improvements since their West Coast trip, where they surrendered 15 goals over three losses. In the last four games, they’ve allowed just six goals, demonstrating a strengthened defensive posture.
Turning Point: The tension of a possible shootout loomed as overtime progressed until Calgary was penalized for having too many players on the ice with just 1:54 remaining. This misstep opened the door for Raymond, who found the net for his fourth consecutive game.
Notable Stat: DeBrincat enhanced his career statistics against the Flames to 10 goals and 17 points across 17 games, showcasing his effectiveness against this opponent.
Looking Ahead: The Flames will be on the road to face off against the Columbus Blue Jackets on Friday, while the Red Wings will welcome the New Jersey Devils in their next outing.