Detroit celebrates a goal against Philadelphia. © APA / GREGORY SHAMUS

Wins for Detroit and Edmonton

The Detroit Red Wings with German national ice hockey player Moritz Seider have won again in the NHL after four recent defeats. The Red Wings defeated the Philadelphia Flyers in a wild game 7-6 after a penalty shootout on Friday evening (local time).

23 December 2023

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Detroit was already leading 5-1 after the first third, but was temporarily behind after five goals in a row from the Flyers in the final third. Dylan Larkin scored the equalizer, assisted by Seider, who ended up with two assists. Player of the evening was Patrick Kane, who scored two goals and was decisive in the penalty shootout.

The Edmonton Oilers got their second win in a row, beating the New York Rangers, the team with the highest points in the Eastern Conference. Even without Leon Draisaitl's contribution to the goal, the Oilers prevailed 4:3 (0:1, 0:0, 4:2) thanks to a strong final third. Goaltender Stuart Skinner kept the Oilers in the game with 31 saves.

Leon Draisaitl and his Oilers won against the Rangers. © APA / BRUCE BENNETT

In contrast to the Red Wings and Oilers, who at least have their eye on the wild card spots, the playoffs are currently not an issue for the Chicago Blackhawks and Lukas Reichel. Despite having a two-goal lead, the team lost 2-5 to the Montreal Canadiens. Chicago has the fewest points in the league alongside the San Jose Sharks.