UPDATE: The Detroit Red Wings surged to a commanding 6-3 victory over the Anaheim Ducks Thursday night, powered by a stellar performance from Alex DeBrincat, who scored two goals and added an assist. This victory marks a crucial end to the Red Wings’ three-game losing streak.
In a thrilling game held on October 26, 2023, DeBrincat has now registered an impressive 18 goals and 33 points in just 20 games against the Ducks. The Red Wings’ offense was revitalized, with Moritz Seider and Dylan Larkin each contributing a goal and an assist, while rookie Axel Sandin-Pellikka netted his second career goal.
The Ducks, who had recently enjoyed a seven-game winning streak, are now facing back-to-back losses. Michael Rasmussen, who was deactivated in the Red Wings’ previous game, made his mark by scoring, while Jonatan Berggren, Patrick Kane, and Lucas Raymond each provided two assists.
The game ignited in the second period after a scoreless first. Detroit took a 3-2 lead after Seider scored a power play goal at 5:57 following a penalty on Anaheim’s Mason McTavish. Less than two minutes later, the Ducks equalized with a goal from Cutter Gauthier, marking his team-high 12th goal.
Rasmussen and Chris Kreider exchanged goals before Sandin-Pellikka struck again, giving the Red Wings a two-goal cushion. DeBrincat pushed the lead to 4-2 just 50 seconds into the third period with a power play goal, tipping in a shot from Seider. Larkin followed with a spectacular goal on a 2-on-0 breakaway, responding to Mikael Granlund’s earlier goal.
As the clock wound down, DeBrincat sealed the victory with an empty-net goal, solidifying the Red Wings’ performance and leaving the Ducks scrambling. The teams have now split their two-game season series, setting the stage for future encounters.
Despite the loss, Ducks’ goalie Lukas Dostal made 27 saves in a challenging outing. However, star player Leo Carlsson saw his impressive 11-game points streak come to an abrupt end.
With this win, the Red Wings are looking to build momentum as they head into their next matchup, while the Ducks must regroup quickly to avoid further losses. Fans are eager to see how both teams will respond in their upcoming games.