Alex DeBrincat snipes 2 points for Detroit Red Wings in win vs Habs
Detroit Red Wings score: Alex DeBrincat assisted on their first goal and scored the second late in the third period in a 3-1 win over the Canadiens.
The atmosphere, the energy in the building, underscored how big a game it was, especially for the home team. The Detroit Red Wings, fighting to stay in the playoff picture, hosted their Original Six foe, the Montreal Canadiens, in what turned out to be a goaltending duel between John Gibson and Jakub Dobes on Thursday, March 19, at Little Caesars Arena. Alex DeBrincat scored with 3:25 to play when Mike Matheson lost the puck deep in his own zone and DeBrincat pounced, striding to the net and flicking a backhand into the net.
That earned the Wings a 2-1 lead which, eventually, became a 3-1 win to improved their record to 38-23-8 with 13 games remaining. CALENDAR DAZE: Detroit Red Wings face 'big week' that could determine playoff hopes Detroit Red Wings playoff picture The regulation win tied the Red Wings (38-23-8, 84 points) with the Habs in the Atlantic Division, though Montreal has played one fewer game, giving them third in the standings, for now. The Wings, meanwhile, stayed in the second wild-card spot, for now, because … Next up for the Red Wings The Boston Bruins, who visit LCA on Saturday(8 p.
m. , ABC) also won to reach 84 points, with 13 games remaining, and hold onto the top wild-card spot. After the Bruins and Wings.
the Ottawa Senators (visiting LCA on Tuesday) also won to reach 79 points with 14 games remaining. The Columbus Blue Jackets likewise won, reaching 83 points with 14 games to play. Showtime and the 'Cat strike again With the Wings trailing by a goal, Patrick Kane, fresh off a two-goal performance Monday , showed off his future Hockey Hall of Fame skills early in the third period.