In a thrilling matchup, the Detroit Red Wings overcame the Pittsburgh Penguins with a final score of 4-2, thanks to J.T. Compher's decisive power-play goal with just over five minutes left in the game. This victory marked a significant milestone for head coach Todd McLellan, as it was his 600th career win. Since taking over the coaching role from Derek Lalonde, McLellan has led the team to a 2-1 record.
Key contributions came from Patrick Kane, who scored a power-play goal, reaching an impressive milestone of 1,300 career points. Other goals for the Red Wings were netted by Jonatan Berggren and Dylan Larkin, with Larkin sealing the game with an empty-netter. Goalie Alex Lyon made a solid contribution, stopping 23 shots to secure the win.
Drew O’Connor shone for the Penguins, scoring twice, including a power-play goal that highlighted the team's strength in that area. Pittsburgh's Alex Nedeljkovic recorded 21 saves but could not prevent the Red Wings from clinching the season series, finishing 2-1 in favor of Detroit. The Red Wings have now won back-to-back games for the first time in nearly two months, showcasing a revitalized power-play unit under McLellan's leadership.
