The Detroit Red Wings defeated the Ottawa Senators 5-3, ending a two-game skid and making a key divisional statement. James Van Riemsdyk and goaltender John Gibson led the way for Detroit.
Breakdown
- Detroit took a 3-0 lead in the first period with Van Riemsdyk opening the scoring 5s
- Ottawa cut the deficit to 3-2 in the second period with a goal from Dylan Cozzens 15s
- Lucas Raymond restored Detroit's two-goal lead at 4-2 22s
- Michael Rasmussen sealed the win with Detroit's fifth goal in the third period 27s
- Van Riemsdyk had a goal and an assist; Gibson made 35 saves 33s