Patrick Kane scored his second goal of the game on a breakaway with a minute left in overtime and the Detroit Red Wings beat Anaheim 5-4 to end the Ducks’ four-game winning streak. Marco Kasper, Alex DeBrincat and Kane scored in the first period to give the Red Wings an early 3-0 advantage. However, the Ducks were able to tie the game in the second period, before Moritz Seider scored to give the Red Wings the lead once again.
The Ducks were able to tie the game in the third period to send it to overtime. In the extra period, Kane took a pass from a teammate, skated past a Ducks defender, and then beat the Ducks goalie with a quick wrist shot to secure the win for the Red Wings. This was a crucial win for the Red Wings as they look to make a push for the playoffs. With this win, the Red Wings were able to keep pace with other teams in their division and stay in the hunt for a postseason spot.
Kane has been on fire lately, scoring goals in bunches and leading the Red Wings in scoring. His two goals in this game brought his season total to 25, and he has been a major factor in the Red Wings’ success this season. The Red Wings will look to build on this momentum as they head into their next game, and Kane will look to continue his scoring streak.
The Red Wings’ win also snapped the Ducks’ four-game winning streak, which had seen them climb up the standings in the Western Conference. The Ducks had been playing some of their best hockey of the season, but were unable to overcome the Red Wings’ strong start and Kane’s heroics in overtime.
Despite the loss, the Ducks can take some positives from this game. They showed a lot of heart and determination in coming back from a 3-0 deficit, and were able to tie the game on two separate occasions. However, in the end, they were unable to overcome the Red Wings’ strong play and Kane’s game-winning goal.
The Red Wings will look to build on this win as they head into their next game, and will look to continue their push for the playoffs. With Kane leading the way, the Red Wings have a good chance of making a deep run in the postseason.