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DeBrincat Leads Red Wings to Victory Over Canadiens in Detroit
Alex DeBrincat's late goal propelled the Detroit Red Wings to a 3-1 victory over the Montreal Canadiens on Thursday. The win helped Detroit even the season series and standings with Montreal.
The Detroit Red Wings defeated the Montreal Canadiens 3-1 on Thursday night, with Alex DeBrincat playing a pivotal role. DeBrincat scored the go-ahead goal late in the third period and assisted on Detroit's other two goals. Goaltender John Gibson made 32 saves, contributing to the Red Wings' victory. Detroit has now recorded back-to-back wins for the first time since mid-January. The Red Wings have won the season series 2-1. Detroit captain Dylan Larkin remained out of the lineup for a sixth straight game due to injury.
Key Facts
- Alex DeBrincat scored the game-winning goal with 3:25 remaining in the third period.
- DeBrincat also assisted on goals by Compher and Andrew Copp.
- John Gibson stopped 32 shots for the Red Wings.
- Juraj Slafkovsky scored Montreal's lone goal on a power play.
- Jakub Dobes made 25 saves for the Canadiens.
- Detroit has won consecutive games for the first time since January.
- The Red Wings won the season series against Montreal, 2-1.
- Dylan Larkin missed his sixth straight game for Detroit due to a lower-body injury.
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Research Sources
- The Mining Journal — DeBrincat's big game lead Wings to win