Red Wings Secure Thrilling 5-4 Victory Over Blue Jackets
Jonatan Berggren's late breakaway goal extends Detroit's winning streak to three under new coach Todd McLellan.
- Jonatan Berggren scored the game-winning goal with 36 seconds left, capitalizing on a breakaway after exiting the penalty box.
- Detroit's offense shone with contributions from Alex DeBrincat, Dylan Larkin, Patrick Kane, and Erik Gustafsson, who scored his first goal of the season.
- The Red Wings have won three straight games, improving to 3-1 since Todd McLellan took over as head coach on December 26, 2024.
- The game featured a controversial failed goalie interference challenge by McLellan late in the third period, resulting in a penalty Detroit successfully killed off.
- Detroit now prepares to face the league-leading Winnipeg Jets on Saturday, while Columbus looks to rebound against the St. Louis Blues.