Dylan Larkin tied it in the second period and scored in a shootout to help the Detroit Red Wings beat the Edmonton Oilers 3-2 on Thursday night. Lucas Raymond also scored for the Red Wings in the tiebreaker, while Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl scored in regulation for the Oilers. The game was a back-and-forth affair, with both teams having plenty of scoring chances.
The Red Wings got on the board first, with a goal from Moritz Seider in the first period. However, the Oilers responded with two goals in the second period, taking a 2-1 lead into the third. Larkin tied the game midway through the second period, and the score remained tied until the end of regulation.
The shootout was a thrilling affair, with Larkin and Raymond scoring for the Red Wings. McDavid and Draisaitl were stopped by Red Wings goalie Ville Husso, who made several big saves throughout the game. The win was a big one for the Red Wings, who are fighting for a playoff spot in the Eastern Conference.
The Oilers, on the other hand, are near the top of the Western Conference standings. Despite the loss, they remain in a good position to make a deep run in the playoffs. The game was a physical, intense affair, with both teams giving it their all. The Red Wings will look to build on the momentum from this win, while the Oilers will try to bounce back from the tough loss.
The Red Wings and Oilers will meet again later this season, and it will be interesting to see how the two teams match up. For now, the Red Wings are celebrating a big win, and the Oilers are looking to regroup and refocus. The NHL season is a long one, and there are many ups and downs along the way. But for one night, at least, the Red Wings were on top, and they will look to carry that momentum forward.