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Did Detroit Red Wings' Overtime Goal Seal Victory Over Tampa Bay Lightning?

First Period


The Detroit Red Wings, with a record of 4-1-0, faced off against the Tampa Bay Lightning at Little Caesars Arena. The first period saw the Wings take an early lead with a goal, setting the tone for what would be a closely contested game. Dylan Larkin played a pivotal role in this period by scoring and assisting on another play, showcasing his offensive skills.


Oct 17, 2025; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Red Wings center Dylan Larkin (71) looks on during the first period of the game between the Detroit Red Wings and the Tampa Bay Lightning at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Brian Bradshaw Sevald-Imagn Images

Second Period


As the second period unfolded, both teams struggled to find the back of the net. The Red Wings maintained their defensive posture effectively against Tampa Bay's attacks. John Gibson was instrumental in keeping Detroit ahead by making crucial saves during this scoreless stretch.


Third Period


In the third period, Tampa Bay managed to equalize with a single goal. Despite being outshot by one attempt compared to their opponents' 32 shots on goal throughout the game, Detroit's defense held firm under pressure from players like Andrei Vasilevskiy who stood out for his goaltending prowess.


Oct 17, 2025; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Tampa Bay Lightning center Yanni Gourde (37) handles the puck during the second period against the Detroit Red Wings at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Brian Bradshaw Sevald-Imagn Images

Overtime


The overtime session proved decisive as it was here that Detroit clinched victory over their rivals thanks to an overtime goal which secured them two points while leaving Tampa Bay with just one point from this encounter.


This intense matchup between these two teams highlighted several key moments worth noting: Dylan Larkin’s performance alongside John Gibson’s goaltending efforts were crucial factors contributing towards securing another win for "the Winged Wheel." For those interested in more details about how things played out during each segment of playtime or want further insights into what happened overall - check our comprehensive post-game report on "Detroit Red Wings vs Tampa Bay Lightning match summary."


Oct 17, 2025; Detroit, Michigan, USA;Tampa Bay Lightning goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy (88) looks on during the second period against the Detroit Red Wings at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Brian Bradshaw Sevald-Imagn Images

Looking ahead now towards future games scheduled soon enough; fans can catch up next time when they face off against Edmonton Oilers at home inside Little Caesars Arena come October 19th starting around 3 PM EDT broadcasted live via ESPN+ & FDSDET networks respectively! Don't miss any action-packed moments awaiting us all then!


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