Friday night's matchup between the Tampa Bay Lightning and Detroit Red Wings was a defense-dominated game. Both teams were held to just one goal at the end of regulation after 58 shots on goal.
The Red Wings scored first in the first period with 6:58 left on the clock, courtesy of Axel-Sandin-Pellikka, assisted by Dylan Larkin and Mason Appleton. Larkin's assist marked his fourth of the season, showcasing his impressive start to 2025-26.
The second period saw no scoring from either team. However, the Lightning tied the game in the third period when Moser scored his first goal of the year with 3:32 left to play.
The game headed to overtime, where the Red Wings secured the win with a game-winning goal, defeating the Lightning 2-1.
The Red Wings' victory marked a thrilling conclusion to a tightly contested match.
Author's summary: Red Wings defeat Lightning 2-1 in overtime.