As the Detroit Red Wings seek to stake a claim in the wild-card race, taking care of the teams directly in front of them is crucial. Patrick Kane scored in overtime to lift the Wings past the Ottawa Senators on Tuesday, kicking off a four-game stand at Little Caesars Arena with a 3-2 victory.
Larkin's Goal-Scoring Streak
The Wings (18-18-4) improved to 40 points, but the Senators remained a point ahead at 41. Dylan Larkin extended his goal-scoring streak to four games when he converted on a power play in the first period.
Edvinsson's Impact
Alex Lyon started the game but left after the first period because of an upper-body injury, ceding the net to Cam Talbot. Simon Edvinsson missed the second half of the second period after a collision on open ice, but returned for the start of the third period. The Wings needed him: In addition to being a top-four defenseman, Edvinsson set up Joe Veleno's goal five minutes into the third period.
Power Play Advantage
Leave it to Senators captain and top-line winger Brady Tkachuk, as skilled with the puck as he is at agitating, to take an unusual penalty. During a scrum around the seven-minute mark of the first period, Tkachuk's attempt to aggravate Simon Edvinsson included ripping off Edvinsson's helmet. Officials called Tkachuk for roughing - removing opponent's helmet, putting the Wings on a power play. The top unit moved the puck well and were rewarded with a goal at 8:30, when Larkin snapped Alex DeBrincat's pass behind Anton Forsberg.
Challenging Second Period
The Wings have had some tough second periods of late. The Senators likewise pushed back in the second period, but the Wings managed to stay competitive and ultimately secured the victory in overtime.
Upcoming Matchup Against Blackhawks
Next up for the Detroit Red Wings is a matchup against the Chicago Blackhawks. The game is scheduled for 7 p.m. on Friday at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit.
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