by IHM Team | IHM News | Los Angeles, Crypto.com Arena
Detroit built a 3-1 cushion on the road, saw Corey Perry tie it with two goals in 40 seconds late in the third, then kept their composure to close a 4-3 shootout win. Marco Kasper scored twice, Alex DeBrincat added a goal and assist, and Cam Talbot made 35 saves plus a perfect 3-for-3 in the shootout.
Los Angeles extended its point streak to seven games but remains winless at home. Quinton Byfield had two assists, Darcy Kuemper stopped 24 shots, and an overtime power-play winner from Kevin Fiala was overturned for goalie interference.
“Two points is two points. We battled through the swings and finished the job in the shootout,” said Alex DeBrincat.
Game Flow
- 1-0 LAK (12:39 2nd): Alex Laferriere short-handed breakaway, backhand finish.
- 1-1 DET (13:22 2nd, PP): DeBrincat one-timer from the left circle on a feed from Lucas Raymond.
- 2-1 DET (15:46 2nd, PP): Marco Kasper redirects Axel Sandin-Pellikka long shot. Good goal after stick-height review.
- 3-1 DET (14:45 3rd): Kasper crashes the net on an odd-man rush from Mason Appleton.
- 3-2 LAK (17:47 3rd, 6-on-5): Corey Perry cleans up a deflected point shot.
- 3-3 LAK (18:27 3rd, 6-on-5): Perry redirects Byfield wrist shot from the slot.
- OT: Kevin Fiala goal waved off for goalie interference at 4:21.
- Shootout: Raymond scores the lone tally. Talbot stops all three attempts.
Cam Talbot rebounded from a tough previous start: big save on a 2-on-1 in the opening minute set his rhythm and the bench’s belief.
Coach Mark Lehtonen’s Take
“Detroit will like the response. Special teams delivered, Kasper played inside ice and stopped at the paint, and Talbot was calm in the skill moments. The Kings drove late with volume and net presence, which is their identity. The difference came down to the small goalkeeping details and one clean shot in the shootout.”
IHM Verdict
A grown-up road win for the Red Wings: controlled special teams, a young center driving the middle, and veteran goaltending in leverage time. The Kings bank a point again but still need a first home win to match their road form.
Final: Red Wings 4-3 Kings (SO)
Author: IHM Team | Commentary by Coach Mark Lehtonen