Detroit has the two-goal lead and shot advantage, while Florida is bringing the physicality.
Detroit leads Florida 4-2 and holds a 21-17 edge in shots on goal. Lucas Raymond, J.T. Compher, Marco Kasper and Andreas Englund each have a goal for Detroit; Carter Verhaeghe and Moritz Seider have two assists apiece, with three shots and a plus-2 rating for Verhaeghe and two shots and plus-2 for Seider. Sam Reinhart has a goal on three shots, one hit and a plus-2 for Florida, while Gustav Forsling has a goal; neither side has scored on the power play, and Florida leads hits 28-7. Detroit goalie John Gibson has stopped 15 of 17 shots (.882), while Florida’s Akira Schmid has 17 saves on 21 shots (.810).
Key Performers
Carter Verhaeghe (Florida): 0 goals, 2 assists, 2 points, 3 shots, +2 Moritz Seider (Detroit): 0 goals, 2 assists, 2 points, 2 shots, +2 John Gibson (Detroit): 15 saves on 17 shots, .882