The Detroit Red Wings hit the road with hopes of building momentum but came up short in a 1-0 shutout loss to the Vegas Golden Knights. Despite strong effort and smart play, the Red Wings struggled to capitalize on scoring opportunities, leaving the team and fans frustrated.
Captain Dylan Larkin addressed the team’s performance after the narrow defeat, making it clear that accountability was crucial. The Golden Knights, under coach Bruce Cassidy, proved a tough test, defending stoutly while creating their own chances.
Larkin was blunt in assessing the game’s outcome. “We showed we can play on the road and in this building especially, I thought that was a winnable game,” Larkin said, according to NHL.com. “We just didn’t get the offense, the bounces or the puck going into the net that we needed.”
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Larkin highlighted that while goaltending and defensive effort were strong, the team’s inability to finish at key moments cost them dearly. “Gibby played unbelievable, which is a positive sign,” Larkin said. “The PK was good again, but it’s a good learning lesson. We got to execute better and when we get our chances, we got to bury down.”
Dylan Larkin #71 of the Red Wings tries to get control of the puck. Gregory Shamus/Getty Images
Goaltender John Gibson faced 34 shots and turned aside all but one, posting a .971 save percentage in a performance that kept the game within reach. Still, the Red Wings were shut out for the first time since Todd McLellan took over in 2024.
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