Lightning Only Strike Once as Red Wings Fly Past Tampa Bay
Friday night's matchup between the Tampa Bay Lightning and Detroit Red Wings was a defense-dominated game. Both teams were held to just one goal at the end of regulation after 58 shots on goal.
The Red Wings scored first in the first period with 6:58 left on the clock, courtesy of Axel-Sandin-Pellikka, assisted by Dylan Larkin and Mason Appleton. Larkin's fourth assist of the season marked his continued strong performance in 2025-26.
The second period saw no scoring from either team, but the Lightning tied it up in the third period when Moser knocked in his first goal of the year with 3:32 to play.
As the game headed to overtime, the Red Wings struck for the game-winning goal, defeating the Lightning 2-1.
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Author's summary: Red Wings defeat Lightning 2-1 in overtime.