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Detroit Ices Philadelphia 7-6 - Recap
Detroit needed a shootout to earn a 7-6 victory over Philadelphia on Friday in NHL action at Little Caesars Arena.
Bettors who backed the Red Wings were rewarded as -128 favorites at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go OVER the closing total of 6.0.
Patrick Kane(2), J.T. Compher, Shayne Gostisbehere, Dylan Larkin, and Daniel Sprong each scored for the Red Wings in the victory. Kane opened the scoring for Detroit.
James Reimer turned in a 37-save effort for the Red Wings.
Philadelphia got goals from Scott Laughton, Sean Couturier, Owen Tippett, Bobby Brink, Morgan Frost, and Garnet Hathaway in the loss, but it wasn't enough.
Philadelphia got a 31-stop effort from Carter Hart in the loss.
Detroit scored 1 times on 3 chances on the power play, while Philadelphia went 0-for-2 with the man advantage.
Philadelphia outshot Detroit 43-37 in the game.
Detroit heads into a battle against the Devils. Philadelphia, meanwhile, will have their next action against Vancouver.