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Red Wings Seek Turnaround in Seattle After Tough OT Loss
6 Dec
Summary
- Detroit lost 6-5 in a shootout in Columbus after a late tying goal.
- Patrick Kane passed Mike Modano for most multi-point games by a U.S. player.
- Seattle Kraken are on a four-game losing streak after a 9-4 defeat.
The Detroit Red Wings are facing a challenging period, evidenced by their recent 6-5 shootout loss to the Columbus Blue Jackets. The team surrendered a late third-period lead when a puck deflected off defenseman Albert Johansson into their own net, ultimately leading to the defeat. This marks a 1-3-2 record over their last six games as they begin a six-game road trip.
Despite the difficult outcome, veteran forward James van Riemsdyk expressed optimism about the team's fighting spirit and resilience, noting their ability to stick with the process even when things don't go their way. Patrick Kane contributed a goal and an assist in the game, reaching a significant personal milestone by surpassing Mike Modano for the most career multipoint games by a U.S.-born player. Kane also ended a nine-game goalless drought with his fourth goal of the season.
The Red Wings now look to rebound against the Seattle Kraken, who are themselves mired in a four-game losing streak, most recently suffering a 9-4 defeat. The Kraken have struggled with consistency, oscillating between strong defense and high-scoring games where they concede numerous goals. Their special teams have been a particular concern, having given up multiple power-play goals and a short-handed goal in recent outings.
