Friday night's matchup between the Tampa Bay Lightning and Detroit Red Wings was a defense-dominated game. Both teams were held to just one goal at the end of regulation after 58 shots on goal.
The Red Wings scored first in the first period with 6:58 left on the clock, courtesy of Axel-Sandin-Pellikka, assisted by Dylan Larkin and Mason Appleton. Larkin's assist marked his fourth of the season, showcasing his impressive start to 2025-26.
The second period saw no scoring from either team, but the Lightning tied the game in the third period with Moser's first goal of the year, coming with 3:32 left to play.
The game ultimately headed to overtime, where the Red Wings secured the win with a game-winning goal, defeating the Lightning 2-1.
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Author's summary: Red Wings win 2-1 against Lightning in overtime.