DETROIT (AP) — Lucas Raymond scored 4:35 into overtime after he a game-tying goal with 1:17 left in regulation, lifting the Detroit Red Wings to a 5-4 comeback win over the Montreal Canadiens on Monday night that keeps their playoff hopes alive.
Detroit drew iron on two shots in overtime before Raymond’s shot from the right circle got past Sam Montembeault.
Brendan Gallagher scored two goals and Montembeault stopped 30 shots for the Canadiens, who scored two early goals and were ahead 4-1 late in the second period.
J.T. Compher pulled the Red Wings within a goal midway through the first period and scored again to cut their deficit to two late in the second. Alex DeBrincat made it 4-3 midway through the third.
Detroit made up for Alex Lyon giving up two goals on the first three shots he faced, allowing two more goals in the second period and finishing with 17 saves against a team far removed from playoff contention.
Ministry of Health 'taking the time to get it right' on puberty blockers
Man accused of Ellerslie murder named
Port Hills: Fire crews sent to investigate after reports of smoke
IF starring Ryan Reynolds lands at the top of a lackluster box office with less
Ministry of Health 'taking the time to get it right' on puberty blockers
Scientists find 'devastating' coral bleaching in Great Barrier Reef's far north
DR MARTIN SCURR: How losing your hearing may cause dementia
Free lunch scheme has made 'huge difference' for Wainuiomata school
Benedict Cumberbatch looks suave as he joins his co
Movement of pilot's seat a focus of probe into LATAM Boeing flight, report says