The Detroit Red Wings kept their playoff hopes alive with a thrilling 5-4 overtime victory over the Montreal Canadiens on Monday night.
It was a back-and-forth game, with both teams trading goals throughout the night. The Red Wings got off to a strong start, with Dylan Larkin scoring just 1:30 into the game. However, the Canadiens quickly responded with two goals of their own from Tyler Toffoli and Joel Armia.
The second period saw more action, as the Red Wings tied the game at 2-2 with a goal from Robby Fabbri. But once again, the Canadiens answered back with a goal from Brendan Gallagher. The Red Wings refused to back down, and Adam Erne scored late in the period to tie the game at 3-3.
In the third period, the Canadiens took the lead once again with a goal from Tomas Tatar. But the Red Wings were determined to stay in the game, and Marc Staal scored with just over two minutes left to send the game into overtime.
In the extra period, it was Lucas Raymond who sealed the victory for the Red Wings with a beautiful goal, giving them the crucial two points they needed to stay in the playoff race.
The Red Wings’ goaltender, Thomas Greiss, had a strong performance with 28 saves, while the Canadiens’ Jake Allen made 24 saves.
With this win, the Red Wings now have 38 points and are just four points behind the fourth-place Chicago Blackhawks in the Central Division. They have won four of their last five games and are showing no signs of slowing down.
The Canadiens, on the other hand, have now lost four straight games and are struggling to hold onto their playoff spot in the North Division.
The Red Wings will look to continue their winning streak as they face the Canadiens again on Wednesday night. It will be another crucial game for both teams as they fight for a spot in the playoffs.
Overall, it was an exciting and intense game between two teams fighting for their playoff lives. The Red Wings showed resilience and determination, while the Canadiens will need to regroup and bounce back in their next game.
