The Red Wings have a 21-11 shot advantage, but both teams head into the break tied 1-1.
At the second-period break, Detroit and Chicago are tied 1-1, though the Red Wings own a 21-11 edge in shots. Viktor Arvidsson (1-0—1, 3 shots, +1, 1 hit, 0 power-play goals) and Connor Bedard (1-0—1, 3 shots, +1, 1 hit, 0 power-play goals) have scored, while Detroit’s Alex DeBrincat (0-1—1, 2 shots, +1) and Chicago’s Wyatt Kaiser (0-1—1, 2 shots, 3 hits) each have an assist. John Gibson has stopped 10 of 11 shots (.909 save percentage), and Spencer Knight has made 20 saves on 21 shots (.952). Detroit’s shot pressure is the momentum story, but Knight has kept the Blackhawks level; neither team has a power-play goal.
Key Performers
Viktor Arvidsson, Detroit: 1 goal, 1 point, 3 shots, +1 Connor Bedard, Chicago: 1 goal, 1 point, 3 shots, +1 Spencer Knight, Chicago: 20 saves on 21 shots, .952