Overview
- Detroit recalled Michal Postava from the AHL after backup Daniil Tarasov was injured and he made his NHL debut in relief before earning his first start.
- Postava made 25 saves in regulation and overtime and stopped Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl in the shootout to secure a 4-3 win over the Edmonton Oilers on Monday night.
- Lucas Raymond scored the lone shootout goal and Dylan Larkin tied the game with 1:17 left in regulation, finishing a four-game road trip that left Detroit with momentum.
- Coach Todd McLellan sat starter John Gibson for the game and listed Tarasov day-to-day, which forced the pregame decision to start the rookie and reshaped immediate goalie usage.
- Postava’s strong AHL track record and this outing sharpen questions about Detroit’s prospect path and roster plans after the Sebastian Cossa trade and under interim GM Shawn Horcoff.