DETROIT — In an exciting match on Tuesday night, Patrick Kane netted a power play goal with just 2:39 left in overtime, helping the Detroit Red Wings secure a 3-2 victory over the Ottawa Senators. This win marked the Red Wings’ fifth consecutive triumph, showcasing their strong form as the season progresses.

Dylan Larkin opened the scoring for Detroit with a power play goal in the first period. Additionally, Joe Veleno contributed with another goal during regulation. Larkin has been on a hot streak, extending his goals scored to four consecutive games along with a point streak that spans six games.

In the net for Detroit, Alex Lyon started the game but had to exit after the first period due to an upper-body injury. Cam Talbot stepped in as his replacement, and the two goalies combined to make an impressive total of 31 saves throughout the match.

For the Senators, Brady Tkachuk and Thomas Chabot each found the back of the net, but it wasn’t enough to secure a win, as the team has now faced difficulties, losing five out of their last six games. In goal, Anton Forsberg recorded 30 saves.

Ottawa’s nine-game road trip, the longest in the team’s history, concluded with a record of 4-5. Looking ahead, the Senators won’t have much time at home as they’ll host the Buffalo Sabres on Thursday before embarking on another road trip in just a few games.

For the Red Wings, Lyon, who has been establishing himself as the primary goaltender, had previously missed 12 games this season due to an earlier injury. Should his condition prevent him from playing again, Ville Husso is expected to be called up from the American Hockey League to serve as Talbot’s backup.

A pivotal moment in the game occurred when Moritz Seider drew a hooking penalty against Jake Sanderson just 11 seconds before Kane’s decisive goal. Following the penalty, Larkin won the crucial faceoff, setting up Kane to score from the slot area.

One notable statistic is the significant improvement in the Red Wings’ power play since Todd McLellan took over as head coach. In the six games since his appointment, the team has scored 10 power play goals out of 19 attempts.

Looking ahead, the Senators will compete against Buffalo on Thursday evening, while the Red Wings will continue their homestand with a game against the Chicago Blackhawks on Friday.