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Summary:
There is a deep sense of irony that the first goal of the game was a short handed tally from Florida and the overtime winner was a power play goal. Reinhart is having a season to remember, hit 500 points on that opening tally and just seems to be another really good pickup for the Panthers. Lyon kept Detroit in the game against his former club and the captain scored his 18th of the year when the team needed it.
Earlier today, it felt like an overtime point tonight would be a good step forward. Florida has had Detroit’s number for a while. Tkachuk was physical and, sure enough (mentioned in the pregame) was able to get Detroit off of their game and into the penalty box.
After Detroit tied the score at 1 it took all of 16 seconds for Florida to regain the lead. Robby Fabbri, who seems to find a way in tough situations, tied the score at 2 and Detroit drew a penalty in the final 40 seconds of the 3rd period. This win not only breaks a 10 game losing streak vs. the Panthers but also marks the first time Detroit has scored more than 2 on Bobrovsky. This was a big win for the club. Lyon stopped 32 of 34 shots, Rasmussen had 2 points, Compher and Perron figured into the scoring and Gostisbehere continues to add value to the O zone play.
Detroit has to grind through a tough schedule and keep finding a way to add points. Carolina and Tampa Bay are coming up and both can be rough outings. Wins in Toronto and Florida seem to have this team feeling pretty good right now. Here’s to a good stretch as the season inches closer toward the trade deadline. For tonight, this is another win well worth celebrating for Detroit.
Detroit First Period goals: no first period goals
Shots: 10-9 FLA Score: 0-0
Detroit Red Wings Second Period goals: After giving up a short handed goal earlier, Rasmussen got his tenth after tipping a shot from Maata, Copp on the 2nd assist. Unfortunately, 16 seconds later Florida scored again. 2-1 FLA
The importance of winning the draw! Michael Rasmussen tips home Olli Maatta's shot past Sergei Bobrovsky, and we're all even! 🚨#LGRW pic.twitter.com/BCXdnyg0IO
— Bally Sports Detroit (@BallySportsDET) January 18, 2024
Shots: 23-19 FLA Score: 2-1 FLA
Third Period Detroit goals
At 6:15 in the third, Robby Fabbri ties it up. Rasmussen was puck handling and holding off a defender behind the net. As the big forward skated out toward the half wall he found Fabbri skating toward the slot and Fab got his 13th of the year. 2-2
Big time play here from Ras to Fabs. #LGRW pic.twitter.com/1z9zVpG2Z1
— Detroit Red Wings (@DetroitRedWings) January 18, 2024
Shots: 34-27 FLA Score: 2-2
Overtime: Detroit heads to overtime with 1:21 left on a power play. At 1:09 Larkin seals the win with his 18th of the year in the waning seconds of the man advantage. Gostisbehere was up near the goal line and took a pass from Perron. The Dman finds Larkin at the top of the lower right face off dot. Larkin skated a couple feet toward the net a picked the far side. Wings win in OT
CAPTAIN CLUTCH! @Dylanlarkin39 buries the game-winning goal in overtime, completing the comeback! 🚨#LGRW pic.twitter.com/uZCpbZQP5m
— Bally Sports Detroit (@BallySportsDET) January 18, 2024
Shots: 34-30 FLA Score: 3-2 DET