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Streak ends at 6 as Roy led Islanders beat Wings 5-3 |
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Summary:
All things come to an end, the Islanders just looked like the team that wanted the win more. After a crazy 8 goal win against Washington Detroit looked lethargic coming into this one. There’s not a lot to break down. Lyon couldn’t bail the team out and Maata’s career night wasn’t enough to get the “W”. The road doesn’t get easier as Florida is coming to town.
The logjam for the post season was complicated more as Toronto gained some space and Tampa Bay at this point has at least an overtime point. It’s a tough night and a tough end but this is a team that has shown the ability to bounce back. Florida will be a huge test that this team may not be ready for.
The Red Wings unique position will be downplayed after the loss, for sure. “See, I told you they couldn’t do it” etc. it’s up to the players in the room to change the conversation. There is still some space but a missed opportunity to gain more.
Let me know your thoughts. Can this team bounce back quickly, or will there be a slump as they faceoff against Florida.
Detroit First Period goals:
No Detroit goals in the first period
Shots: 10-5 NYI
Score: 2-0 NYI
Detroit Red Wings Second Period goals:
Maata gets Detroit on the board after Veleno got the puck from the right half wall to Perron behind the net. DP found Maata skating into the zone and the Dman ripped a shot. 2-1 NYI
Shots: 16-16
Score: 2-1 NYI
Third Period Detroit goals
Just 10 seconds into the third period Patrick Kane tied the score 2-2. After the faceoff there was a bit of a scrum on the right side. Larkin knocked the puck away and to #88 who skated in and scored.
At 10:49 Maata gets his 2nd of the night after Sprong did some nice work to keep play alive in the O zone, passed to Gostisbehere who found Maata near the left faceoff circle with a wide open net. 3-3
Shots: 27-26 NYI
Score: 5-3 NYI
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