Red Wings soar past Jets 4-2 for fourth straight win

Manitoba’s Winnipeg—WINNIPEG, Manitoba (AP) The Detroit Red Wings defeated the Winnipeg Jets 4-2 on Saturday night, extending their winning streak to a season-high four games thanks to power-play goals from Dylan Larkin and Lucas Raymond.

Detroit also had goals from Alex DeBrincat and Larkin, who added an empty-net goal. Moritz Seider had three assists, while Raymond and Patrick Kane each supplied two.

WINNIPEG, CANADA – JANUARY 4: At the Canada Life Centre on January 4, 2023, Moritz Seider #53, Dylan Larkin #71, Patrick Kane #88, Lucas Raymond #23, and Alex DeBrincat #93 of the Detroit Red Wings celebrate a goal in the first period against the Winnipeg Jets.

For the Red Wings, Alex Lyon recorded 21 saves.

The Jets’ goals came from Nikolaj Ehlers and Josh Morrissey.

For the second consecutive game, Connor Hellebuyck was held at 299 career victories after stopping 25 of the 28 shots he faced.

After receiving repairs after taking a puck to the mouth region during the first period, Morrissey reappeared and appeared to inspire his teammates.

In the second period, the Jets outshot the Red Wings 11-3.

Takeaways

Jets: Winnipeg struggled to get going, in part because its faceoff win percentage was only 41.3%. Six giveaways were also made by the team.

Red Wings: Lyon made some crucial saves, especially in the second period, to keep his side in the game. Morrissey did score, but a Red Wings stick caused the puck to alter course.

Key moment

DeBrincat’s goal at 7:14 of the third period gave Detroit a 3-1 lead after Winnipeg committed a turnover in its own zone.

Key stat

For the second consecutive game, Detroit scored two goals on the power play.

Up next

On Tuesday, the Red Wings will host the Ottawa Senators. On Tuesday, the Jets will host the Nashville Predators.

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