Patrick Kane's clutch overtime power-play goal propelled the Detroit Red Wings to a thrilling 3-2 victory over the Ottawa Senators at Little Caesars Arena, marking the Red Wings' fifth consecutive win. The game concluded a challenging nine-game road trip for the Senators, who struggled to find their footing despite a commendable performance by goaltender Anton Forsberg, who saved 30 of 33 shots.
The scoring kicked off with Dylan Larkin netting a power-play goal after a clever passing play involving Lucas Raymond and Alex DeBrincat. This lead, however, was precarious as Ottawa's Thomas Chabot equalized with a slap shot, benefiting from a deflection off Tyler Motte.
As the game progressed, Brady Tkachuk scored to give the Senators a short-lived 2-1 lead. But Joe Veleno's early third-period goal rekindled hope for Detroit. Forsberg's extraordinary glove save on Marco Kasper was pivotal in keeping the game tied, preventing a potential go-ahead goal for the Red Wings.
Ultimately, Kane sealed the victory with a wrist shot during a power play in overtime, further deepening Ottawa's woes as they dropped to 1-4-1 in their last six contests. The Senators now await a much-needed home game against the Buffalo Sabres, having concluded their road trip with a respectable 4-4-1 record.
