Detroit Red Wings rediscover defense in SO loss to Canadiens
Detroit Red Wings score: Dylan Larkin felt the love from Montreal fans, but the Wings couldn't find the net in a shootout shutout by the Canadiens.
The Detroit Red Wings faced the Montreal Canadiens for the first time this season in a marathon evening at Bell Centre, falling 1-0 after a shootout that lasted six rounds. The game took nearly three hours and was memorable, with the Wings testing Jacob Fowler, including on an Andrew Copp breakaway early in the third period. Despite the loss, the Red Wings managed to get a point, and the game showcased the emergence of rookie players and the team's rediscovery of defense.
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