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Detroit Red Wings' Dynamic Duo of Kane and Edvinsson Outshine Seattle Kraken at Climate Pledge Arena

First Period


The Detroit Red Wings, with a record of 15-11-3, faced off against the Seattle Kraken, who stood at 11-9-6. The game commenced with both teams displaying strong defensive plays. The first period saw each team netting a goal, setting an early tone for a competitive matchup. Patrick Kane was instrumental for the Wings, scoring his first goal of the night and showcasing his offensive prowess.


Feb 13, 2023; Vancouver, British Columbia, CAN; Detroit Red Wings defenseman Moritz Seider (53) handles the puck against the Vancouver Canucks in the third period at Rogers Arena. Red Wings won 6-1. Mandatory Credit: Bob Frid-USA TODAY Sports

Second Period


As the second period unfolded, Detroit's offense came alive. Simon Edvinsson contributed significantly with two assists that facilitated goals for Andrew Copp and James van Riemsdyk. This surge allowed the Red Wings to pull ahead by two goals by the end of this period. Meanwhile, Seattle managed to keep pace with two goals of their own but struggled to contain Detroit's momentum.


Third Period


In the final period, both teams tightened their defenses considerably. The Red Wings maintained their lead thanks to John Gibson's stellar goaltending performance; he made 24 saves throughout the game. Despite Seattle's efforts to equalize in this closing segment, they were unable to breach Gibson’s defense again.


The match concluded with a scoreline favoring Detroit at 4-3 over Seattle in front of an audience of 17,151 fans at Climate Pledge Arena.


Looking forward, fans can catch the next game featuring Detroit as they take on Vancouver Canucks on December 8th at Rogers Arena in Vancouver at 10:00 PM EDT. Tune into ESPN+ or FDSDET for live coverage.


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