PITTSBURGH — In a thrilling matchup on Wednesday night, Simon Edvinsson found the net just 1:30 into overtime to secure a 3-2 victory for the Detroit Red Wings over the Pittsburgh Penguins.

Detroit’s Patrick Kane contributed significantly to the win, netting one goal and providing an assist. Jonatan Berggren also added a goal, while goaltender Cam Talbot made an impressive 32 saves, marking his 250th career win.

Kane’s goal came during a power play in the second period, his first since October 24 and his third of the current season. The Penguins saw scoring from Anthony Beauvillier and Bryan Rust, with Beauvillier having scored in a previous game against Dallas.

Before the game, a special ceremony took place to honor Evgeni Malkin, who recently achieved his 500th career goal on October 16 against the Buffalo Sabres.

Alex Nedeljkovic, a former Red Wings player for two seasons, was in goal for the Penguins, making 28 saves throughout the contest.

Key Insights
For the Red Wings, this victory halted a two-game losing streak. Detroit had suffered steep losses in its previous games against New York and Winnipeg, with a total score of 7-1 across those matches, but has managed to secure three wins in their last five games.

The Penguins, despite the overtime loss, managed to bounce back from a heavy defeat to the Dallas Stars, where they allowed six goals in the first period. After trailing 2-0, they managed to come back and push the game into overtime. This latest outcome means that Pittsburgh has lost four out of their last five games, and 10 of their past 13 overall.

Defining Moment
During the overtime period, a crucial play unfolded when Alex DeBrincat passed the puck from the corner to Edvinsson, who then delivered a wrist shot from the slot to seal the game.

Statistical Highlight
Pittsburgh has showcased strong historical performance against Detroit, accumulating points in 13 of their last 15 encounters. The Penguins have maintained a remarkable home point streak against the Red Wings, now extending to 10 games dating back to January 13, 2018.

Looking Ahead
The Red Wings are set to continue their four-game road trip on Friday against the Anaheim Ducks, while the Penguins will travel to Columbus on the same day.