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DeBrincat's Brace Powers Red Wings Past Islanders
17 Dec
Summary
- Alex DeBrincat scored two crucial power-play goals in the third period.
- John Gibson secured his sixth consecutive start victory for the Red Wings.
- The Islanders' three-game winning streak was snapped by the Red Wings.
Alex DeBrincat was the hero for the Detroit Red Wings on Tuesday night, netting two crucial power-play goals in the third period to secure a 3-2 victory over the New York Islanders. DeBrincat's late-game heroics capped off a strong offensive showing for Detroit, who have now won five of their last six contests. Goaltender John Gibson was instrumental, making 16 saves to extend his personal winning streak to six starts.
The Islanders, who had been on a roll themselves with three consecutive wins, were unable to hold off the Red Wings' determined third-period surge. Despite a strong performance from goaltender Ilya Sorokin, who stopped 18 shots, New York could not prevent DeBrincat's decisive goals. The loss marked the end of the Islanders' recent seven-of-eight game success.
Detroit's victory was sealed in the final minutes, overcoming an early deficit and a mid-game tie. The game also saw notable moments, including Red Wings rookie Nate Danielson escaping injury after a shot, and linesman Shandor Alphonso requiring attention from trainers late in the contest.
