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Game Summary:
First, I’ll give credit where it is due. Gibson made some outstanding saves. He faced 41 shots and 3 of Detroit’s goals came with the man advantage. However, Husso faced 32 shots and only 1 got by him. That’s fairly impressive.
It was a strange feeling to hear the ESPN commentators say that this is a game Detroit should expect to win. Anaheim is having a rough run and Gibson could add a lot to a competitor at the deadline.
The PK is still perfect, 5 games in. That’s unreal. No regulation losses 5 games in. Also, not something we’re not used to. Copp finding his game would do a lot for this team especially in this division. Veleno is flying out there and seems to have found his game. It’s bottom 6 for now, but that’s not getting to him mentally. Zadina is really struggling. I don’t know what you do to get him going.
The physicality of this team is fantastic. Defensemen making forwards fight for every inch and some strong play in the corners. I can hear the, “let’s not get too excited, the Ducks are a team in transition.… That’s absolutely true. But, the PK is fantastic.
At one point Larkin was 63% on faceoffs. The draws and the power play were both painful to watch in the past but tonight was a good night. Let’s hope the team moves forward and tighten things up even more as much tougher matchups are on the horizon.
First Period Detroit goals:
Larkin struck early on the power play (his 150th career goal). Seider slid the puck to Kubalik who went for a quick one timer. The rebound went right to Larkin who knocked it home. Nice start, and spent the majority of the power play in the O zone. Goal at 2:02
Right place, right time! âœ”ï¸ pic.twitter.com/nyXt4LkoiO
— Detroit Red Wings (@DetroitRedWings) October 23, 2022
The power play struck again at 16:28 courtesy of Perron with that strong off wing one timer that had to have been on Yzerman’s mind when he was brought in. Hronek and Kubalik with the apples.
.@DP_57 doing his thing! #LGRW pic.twitter.com/UcG9b7UkKI
— Detroit Red Wings (@DetroitRedWings) October 23, 2022
Second Period Detroit goals: Veleno from Erne as the two had an outnumbered rush courtesy of a pass from Suter. First for JV who has been playing strong. Well executed
Veleno gets his first of the year! #LGRW pic.twitter.com/4dNtsTTOiu
— Detroit Red Wings (@DetroitRedWings) October 23, 2022
Third Period Detroit goals:
ANOTHER power play goal at 3:44 as Kubalik took a cross seam pass from Sundqvist (after a nice faceoff win by Larkin). Kubalike just slid right into the puck and mailed it home.
KUBY! KUBY! KUBY! pic.twitter.com/yxvoorXBhf
— Detroit Red Wings (@DetroitRedWings) October 23, 2022
Soderblom cashed in on a 2 on 1 with Rasmussen after the initial shot bounced off of Gibson on right in front of his stick. The “Redwood line… has a shocking amount of skating ability. It was mentioned earlier that Soderblom is the largest (in height and weight) player that Detroit has ever had. Nearly 7 ft on skates, you have to imagine the defense is on their toes.
BIG ELMER! #LGRW pic.twitter.com/bi9M7hdPW9
— Detroit Red Wings (@DetroitRedWings) October 23, 2022