Mo Seider Powers Red Wings to Thrilling 5-4 Victory, Snapping Losing Streak
I mentioned in a recent Mitten Minute segment that the Wings weren’t playing like a playoff team. So what do they do? They turn in an offensive performance that reminds you that when everything is clicking, maybe they can sneak in somehow.
In a game that felt like a pressure release valve for a fanbase desperate for a win, Mo Seider powered the Red Wings to a much-needed 5-4 victory over the Boston Bruins at Little Caesars Arena on Tuesday night. This wasn’t just any win — it snapped a frustrating four-game losing streak and delivered a little revenge after losing to these same Bruins in a shootout just days earlier.
After a grueling November that saw Detroit go 5-7-2 and fight uphill most nights, this one felt different. This one felt earned.
🔥 STATS CAPSULE
📊 Final Score: Red Wings 5, Bruins
🎯 Team Stats
- Shots: BOS 38 • DET 32
- Power Play: DET 1/3 • BOS 0/2
- Faceoff %: DET 51.7% • BOS 48.3%
⭐ Three Stars of the Game
- Moritz Seider (DET) — 1 G, 2 A
- Alex DeBrincat (DET) — 1 G, 1 A
- Alex Steeves (BOS) — 2 G
🔥 Top Red Wings Performers
- Moritz Seider: 1 G, 2 A, +2
- Lucas Raymond: 1 G, 1 A
- John Gibson: 34 SV on 38 shots (.895)
🔥 Top Bruins Performers
- Alex Steeves: 2 G
- Pavel Zacha: 1 G
- Viktor Arvidsson: 1 G
🏒 Additional Notes
- Blocked Shots: DET 20
- Hits: BOS 27
- PIM: BOS 28 • DET 6
An Offensive Outburst Led by the Defense
Nobody grabbed the night quite like Moritz Seider. He was everywhere — dictating pace, setting tone, and piling up production with a goal and two assists. When Detroit needed someone to take charge, Seider did it.
The Wings came out firing, jumping ahead 2–0 behind goals from James van Riemsdyk and Seider. Alex DeBrincat and Ben Chiarot added tallies of their own, while Lucas Raymond delivered a goal and an assist in a strong bounce-back performance.
Even as Boston made it interesting with two late goals, Detroit’s earlier cushion held up.
Gibson Stands Tall, McLellan Searches for Identity
John Gibson finished with 33 saves — not a perfect outing, but absolutely the right stops at the right moments. With his save percentage under scrutiny, nights like this are important confidence builders.
Todd McLellan has been open about wanting this team to define who they are. A gritty, offense-driven win over a tough opponent? That’s a pretty solid starting point.
Roster Notes and Injury Woes
Andrew Copp bumped up to the second line, the bottom-six stayed productive, and Patrick Kane — while still searching for a goal — chipped in two assists.
The only downside: Mason Appleton will miss at least a week with a lower-body injury. With three goals and nine points in 26 games, his loss will test Detroit’s depth.
Kane Ties Modano
Patrick Kane hit a milestone of his own tonight, matching Mike Modano for the most multi-point games by a U.S.-born skater — a mark that speaks to two decades of high-end playmaking. And while some fans thought this was the record, Kane isn’t quite there yet. With his two assists against Boston, he now sits at 1,357 career points, leaving him just 17 points shy of Modano’s legendary 1,374 for the all-time scoring crown among American-born players. The chase is officially on.
Looking Ahead
Detroit moves to 13-11-2 — still chasing a playoff spot, but back on the right track. With prospects like Nate Danielson, Emmitt Finnie, and Axel Sandin-Pellikka already contributing, the next wave is here whether Detroit’s ready or not.
A long six-game road trip kicks off Thursday in Columbus. If the Wings can replicate the urgency they showed tonight, they’ll have a chance to climb the standings. A road trip of this length will definitely test their resolve, and if they can return with 6 or 8 points, I’ll consider it a success.
After a slow start, DeBrincat has 13 goals, just one shy of team leader Dylan Larkin. Who do you think will end up as the team goals leader when all is said and done? Drop a comment below or join the conversation in the Red Wings Wheelhouse — where fans break down every game, every angle.
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