DETROIT — In an exciting matchup on Thursday night, Patrick Kane netted a crucial power-play goal with just 3:32 left in the game, helping the Detroit Red Wings secure a 5-3 victory over the New Jersey Devils. This win marked the Red Wings’ third consecutive triumph.

The first period saw a flurry of action, with Christian Fischer and Alex DeBrincat scoring for Detroit within a mere 26 seconds of each other. Additionally, Dylan Larkin contributed with another power-play goal, and Michael Rasmussen sealed the game with an empty-net goal. Goaltender Cam Talbot had a standout performance, making a remarkable 40 saves throughout the match.

On the other side, the Devils struggled to turn the game in their favor despite Nico Hischier’s efforts, as he found the net twice during power plays. Unfortunately for New Jersey, this loss extended their current losing streak to three games, with Jacob Markstrom managing only 15 saves in goal. Notably, forward Erik Haula celebrated a personal milestone by scoring in his 700th game, making him the 22nd Finnish player to reach this significant milestone.

Takeaways from the game highlight the Devils’ power-play strength, as they entered the night ranked 10th, with a 25% success rate. They improved this performance by converting on three of their five power-play opportunities, bringing their total to nine power-play goals in the last six games. Conversely, the Red Wings faced difficulties, consistently being outshot, including a significant disparity of 112 to 55 in shots against during their current three-game winning streak.

A pivotal moment occurred in the third period, which featured several penalties including four fights and three roughing calls. The decisive play came when Dawson Mercer was penalized for cross-checking Olli Maatta, allowing Patrick Kane to find the back of the net just 22 seconds later.

In terms of statistics, DeBrincat’s goal was significant as it marked his third of the season and his first since the opening night when he scored twice against the Penguins. DeBrincat had an impressive 27 goals last season after joining Detroit from Ottawa.

Looking ahead, the Devils are set to face the New York Islanders in their next game on Friday, while the Red Wings will visit Buffalo on Saturday.