Detroit 2, Buffalo 1
When: 7:00 PM ET, Saturday, November 2, 2024
Where: Little Caesars Arena, Detroit, Michigan
Referees:
Jon McIsaac, Brian Pochmara
Linesmen:
Tyson Baker, Ryan Gibbons
Attendance:
19515
By Field Level Media
Dylan Larkin scored two power-play goals in the second period and the host Detroit Red Wings held on for a 2-1 victory over the Buffalo Sabres on Saturday night.
Larkin, the Red Wings' captain, has five power-play goals this season. Cam Talbot made 31 saves for Detroit, which ended a three-game losing streak.
Alex Tuch scored a short-handed goal for Buffalo, which has lost three straight games. The Sabres were playing for the second consecutive night after losing 4-3 to the New York Islanders on Friday.
Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen made 21 saves for the Sabres, who defeated the Red Wings 5-3 at home a week earlier.
Detroit managed to pull out the victory despite getting outshot for the eighth consecutive game.
Buffalo outshot Detroit 12-7 in the first period and scored the only goal during the frame.
With teammate Beck Malenstyn in the penalty box for holding, Tuch scored his second short-handed goal this season to give Buffalo the lead at 11:39 of the period. It was also the first short-handed goal allowed by Detroit this season.
Tuch stole the puck from Larkin at center ice, resulting in a breakaway. He ripped a shot from the right side to beat Talbot.
Detroit grabbed a 2-1 advantage in the second.
With Buffalo's Owen Power in the penalty box for cross-checking, the Red Wings scored a power-play goal to tie the score at 7:49 of the period. From the right circle, Patrick Kane tipped the puck toward Larkin, who ripped a one-timer past Luukkonen.
Larkin's second power-play goal of the period came after Jack Quinn was whistled for delay of game. Larkin lifted a shot over Luukkonen's left shoulder off a feed from Alex DeBrincat. Lucas Raymond also picked up an assist on Larkin's seventh goal of the season.
--Field Level Media
Top Game Performances
| Buffalo |
|
Detroit |
|
Alex Tuch 1 |
Points |
Dylan Larkin 2 |
|
Alex Tuch 1 |
Goals |
Dylan Larkin 2 |
|
Alex Tuch 0 |
Assists |
Alex DeBrincat 1 |
|
N/A |
Power Play Goals |
Dylan Larkin 2 |
|
Alex Tuch 1 |
Short Handed Goals |
N/A |
|
Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen .913 |
Save Percentage |
Cam Talbot .969 |
|
Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen 21 |
Saves |
Cam Talbot 31 |
Team Stats Summary
| Team |
Shots |
Goals |
Power Play |
Penalty Kill |
Penalty Mins |
Face Offs Won |
| Buffalo
|
32 |
1 |
0-2 |
2-4 |
8 |
23 |
| Detroit
|
23 |
2 |
2-4 |
2-2 |
4 |
35 |
Upcoming Games
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Detroit will play their next game on the road against Chicago. The Red Wings have a W/L % of .500 after a win and .429 after a loss.
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Buffalo will play their next game at home against Ottawa. The Sabres have a W/L % of .400 after a win and .286 after a loss.
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