Overview
- Detroit edged Toronto 6-5 in overtime at Little Caesars Arena, closing preseason with a late rally.
- Dylan Larkin scored twice, converting a 5-on-3 late in regulation and netting the overtime winner.
- Top pick Michael Brandsegg-Nygård led Detroit’s preseason with four goals and seven points in seven games.
- Axel Sandin Pellikka ran the second power play and paired with Albert Johansson, setting up a Brandsegg-Nygård one-timer.
- John Gibson struggled with several goals he would want back against a Toronto lineup resting many regulars, with the Red Wings set to open Oct. 9 at home against Montreal.