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Red Wings’ Rally, DeBrincat’s Clutch Goal Sinks Canadiens
Alex DeBrincat scored and assisted twice in a third-period rally as Detroit tied Montreal in the Atlantic Division with 84 points, officials said.
- Alex DeBrincat scored the go-ahead backhand with 3:25 remaining and assisted on Detroit Red Wings’ other goals in their 3-1 win over Montreal Canadiens at Little Caesars Arena on Thursday, March 19, 2026.
- With the Red Wings fighting to stay in the playoff picture, Mike Matheson misplayed a rolling puck that Alex DeBrincat converted, while Detroit played without captain Dylan Larkin due to a lower-body injury.
- John Gibson made 32 saves in a goaltending duel, while J.T. Compher tied the game at 2:14 of the third period on a deflection from a Patrick Kane point shot.
- The win gave Detroit Red Wings the season series, 2-1, and marked back-to-back victories after a recent three-game skid, boosting team momentum.
- Next up for the Red Wings, they host the Boston Bruins on Saturday at Little Caesars Arena in the third game of their four-game homestand, with Boston holding the top wild-card spot at 84 points.
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DeBrincat scores go-ahead goal and has two assists in Red Wings’ 3-1 victory over Canadiens
DETROIT (AP) — Alex DeBrincat scored the go-ahead goal with 3:25 remaining and assisted on Detroit's two other goals, lifting the Red Wings to a 3-1 victory over the Montreal Canadiens on Thursday night.
·Hamilton, Canada
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