Cardiac Kids: Wings Snatch Victory from Jaws of Defeat in OT Thriller
I’ll be honest — watching this one back on DVR late Saturday, I almost shut it off after Zach Werenski put the Blue Jackets up 3-1 early in the third. Flat energy, nothing clicking… it felt like one of those nights. But something told me to hang in there, and man, am I glad I did. The Red Wings roared back with a furious third-period push and stole a 4–3 overtime win from Columbus — a classic LCA comeback dripping with grit, resilience, and big-moment swagger.
If you turned your attention to other things, like the beginning of the MSU or Michigan football games, you missed one of the most pulse-pounding finishes of the season. Late in the 3rd period, Detroit clawed back, forced overtime, and delivered a walk-off winner to take down Columbus in a 4–3 thriller — their third win in four games and one that vaulted them back into first place in the Atlantic Division with 27 points.
This was the kind of win that reveals character. Grit. Identity. Everything Hockeytown prides itself on.
🥅 FINAL: Red Wings 4, Blue Jackets 3 (OT)
🔥 Key Performers
- Alex DeBrincat – OT Winner (10th goal)
- Moritz Seider – 1 G, 1 A, GWG equalizer
- Ben Chiarot – 1 G, 1 A
- Cam Talbot – 30 saves, game-changing breakaway stop
- Patrick Kane – 2 A, ties Brendan Shanahan (1,354 career points)
📊 Team Notes
- Improved to 13-8-1 (27 pts)
- Back to 1st Place in Atlantic Division
- Third win in last four games
Third-Period Turnaround: Defense Lights the Fuse
The afternoon started choppy. Lucas Raymond put Detroit on the board early in the second with a slick unassisted goal, but Columbus punched right back — and then added another to make it 3–1.
Enter the blue line.
A group not always known for its scoring touch absolutely took over the third period.
Ben Chiarot kicked off the comeback, hammering home a loose puck to cut the lead to 3–2 — with assists from Moritz Seider and milestone-chasing Patrick Kane.
Then came the turning point:
A massive Cam Talbot save on a shorthanded breakaway. Seider later said it plainly: “If we go down 4–2 there, the game’s probably over.”
Moments later?
Seider buried the equalizer himself, ripping a wrister through traffic to tie it 3–3 and blow the roof off the LCA.
Overtime Magic: DeBrincat Ends It
Detroit came into overtime with every ounce of momentum. They didn’t waste it.
At 1:50, Alex DeBrincat skated in off the right side and tucked a perfect shot over Jet Greaves’ shoulder — his 10th of the season — cementing the comeback and sending fans home roaring.
“These are the games you have to learn how to win throughout the season,” DeBrincat said. “It’s not always going to be perfect, but battling back and grabbing two points is huge.”
Head coach Todd McLellan echoed the sentiment:
“The resiliency showed up again — and that’s a good thing for us.”
Players of the Game
Alex DeBrincat: OT winner, 10th goal of the season. Cold-blooded finisher.
Moritz Seider & Ben Chiarot: A rare defensive two-pack of goals — and both added assists. The heartbeat of the comeback.
Cam Talbot: 30 saves, including the game-saving breakaway stop in the third. Absolutely essential.
Patrick Kane: Quietly brilliant with two assists and a milestone night.
Kane Ties a Legend
With his two helpers, Patrick Kane reached 1,354 career points, tying Brendan Shanahan for 29th on the NHL’s all-time scoring list.
A Red Wings legend — and one of the greatest American players ever — now share the same spot in history.
That’s special.
Looking Ahead
The Wings won’t have long to enjoy this.
They head to New Jersey to take on the Devils on Monday, Nov. 24, another tough test as they try to stay atop the Atlantic.
But a win like this?
It builds belief.
It builds swagger.
It builds momentum.
And in Hockeytown — momentum travels.
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Info gathered from team reports, pressers & trusted media outlets — the way we always do it at Mitten Sports Talk.
