Lightning only strike once as Red Wings fly past Tampa Bay

Lightning Only Strike Once as Red Wings Fly Past Tampa Bay

Friday night's matchup between the Tampa Bay Lightning and Detroit Red Wings was a defense-dominated game. Both teams were held to just one goal at the end of regulation after 58 shots on goal.

The Red Wings scored first in the first period with 6:58 left on the clock. Axel-Sandin-Pellikka scored the goal, assisted by Dylan Larkin and Mason Appleton. This was Larkin's fourth assist of the season.

Both teams were scoreless in the second period, but the Lightning tied it up in the third period. Moser scored his first goal of the year with 3:32 to play in the period.

The game headed to overtime, where the Red Wings struck for the game-winning goal, defeating the Lightning 2-1.

Author's summary: Red Wings win 2-1 in overtime.

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