The Red Wings made a change in net, and John Gibson was ready for the challenge. Gibson was pulled in his first outing, and the team rolled to three straight wins. Cam Talbot has been outstanding, and John Gibson was able to match those performances in his return.
Gibson faced 32 shots, and 20 of those came in the third period against Tampa Bay. His return saw an impressive, as well as much needed .969 save percentage. Concern about Gibson’s performance have, consequently, been calmed quite a bit.
Axel Sandin-Pellikka scores his first goal
Rookie defenseman Axel Sandin-Pellikka continues to impress, and was rewarded for his work. ASP scored his first NHL goal, and it was an impressive sequence. The young defenseman has an uncanny ability to disguise his shot, notwithstanding a lucky bounce as well.
Dylan Larkin assisted on that goal, furthermore he even retrieved the puck from the net. Larkin would go on to score the game winner, and ASP was on the ice during that sequence. Emmitt Finnie was on the ice in overtime as well, and the kids seem to have secured their roster spots.
Detroit’s start is impressive, and sorely needed
Detroit is only five games into the season, however the pressure has been immense. The opening loss brought a lot of criticism, but the response has been incredible. Detroit has won four straight games, and all of them in the Atlantic Division.
As impressive as the start has been, unfortunately the play tonight was a bit concerning. Tampa Bay has been struggling, but the Oilers are coming to town next. The team will have to be much stronger against the powerhouse from Edmonton, and even then it will be tough. For now there are a lot of good things happening, and the atmosphere in Detroit is electric.
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