DETROIT — In a thrilling matchup on Friday evening, the Detroit Red Wings secured their sixth consecutive victory by defeating the Chicago Blackhawks 5-3.

Alex DeBrincat and Lucas Raymond both contributed significantly to the win, each netting a goal along with an assist. Albert Johansson celebrated his first goal in the NHL, while Andrew Copp and Marco Kasper also added to the scoreboard. Goaltender Cam Talbot was impressive, stopping 23 shots throughout the game. Patrick Kane stood out for the Blackhawks, recording three assists.

In the final period, Teuvo Teravainen scored two goals, and Ryan Donato contributed another for Chicago. Notably, Connor Bedard extended his points streak to nine games by delivering an assist in the first period. Petr Mrazek, in goal for the Blackhawks, managed to make 12 saves during the contest.

Detroit took control early, building a lead of 4-1 before Teravainen’s late-game efforts. However, Kasper sealed the victory with an empty-net goal in the closing moments.

Key takeaways include Mrazek’s strong performance, marking a turnaround after previously breaking a personal six-game losing streak. He had shined in a recent game against Colorado with a noteworthy 35 saves. For Detroit, Kane, a former Blackhawks star, has played a pivotal role in the team’s recent success, amassing four goals and seven assists during this winning stretch.

A crucial moment occurred when the Red Wings dominated the second period with a remarkable 18-2 advantage in shots on goal yet faced a tight one-goal lead until Copp found the net. Erik Gustafsson set him up with a pass from behind the net, allowing Copp to score from the left circle early in the third period.

A significant statistic to note is that the Red Wings converted one of their four power play opportunities, bringing their total to 11 power-play goals over the last seven games.

Looking ahead, the Blackhawks will host Edmonton on Saturday night, while the Red Wings will face Seattle at home on Sunday.