The Detroit Red Wings felt the pressure, and the team responded with a win. The loss to Montreal caused a lot of concern, but the players were ready to address it. Cam Talbot was able to stabilize the net, thus allowing the Wings to find their offensive gear.
The Maple Leafs saw brilliant, as well as timely saves from Stolarz early on. Detroit was the victim of the speed and skill of the Leafs potent scoring. Another two goal deficit seemed an ominous sign, however Detroit kept pushing and it paid off.
Lucas Raymond scores 100 career goals
The scoring opened with Marco Kasper, and Lucas Raymond tied the game at two apiece. Raymond also scored the go ahead goal, therein notching his 100th career tally. The fourth overall pick from 2020 continues to shine, and is looking for a big season.
Raymond wants to be a point per game player, and he has the tools to make it happen. He came close last season, with 80 points in 82 games. Raymond also helped Emmitt Finnie score his first career point, and two pucks were saved tonight.
Red Wings top line is still Kasper, Kane and Debrincat
There still seems little doubt about the best, indeed the most consistent line on the team. Kasper’s line has picked up where it left off, and were key in tonight’s win. The skill of Kane and Debrincat is mesmerizing, while Kasper continues to grow as a centerman.
The top line is finding stability, however a new candidate may be emerging for wing. James Van Riemsdyk will make his debut on Monday, and is expected to see time with Larkin. For now, Finnie seems to be adjusting well to that assignment, and that speaks volumes for the rookie. The future looks bright for the young wings right now.
Let’s not forget AlJ at +4 and JBD at +3 !
I hope Finnie will stay on line 1 and JVR on another…
A bit frightening to see Mo at 28 min though !
But at least good for a (good) win this time !
Some really good stuff, and yeah Mo is a workhorse. They have to be able to lighten that load. Still can’t believe he’s never missed a game at this point.
Glad this team showed some character and battled back. But they better find a way of not getting scored first on a regular basis or there will be no playoffs. Also… like I said before.. Gibson is starting to look like a complete bust. He didn’t impress during the preseason and he’s certainly not looking good now. Thank goodness Talbot is a very solid backup. I was happy to see Finnie and ASP each get an assist. Seeing the Wings get put up 6 goals and the empty netters against Toronto was wonderful to see. I’ll gladly take a whipping from Montreal if we can then beat Toronto if I had to choose. Let’s see what happens Monday.
Grand Rapids Griffins have won two in a row. Carter Mazur with a hat trick and Lombardi with three assists. Swept both games against a good Texas Stars team on the road. Both players are looking really good. Just need Danielson back from injury and get hot. Would love to see him take the 4th line center job away from Rasmussen.