NEW DELHI: The
Detroit Red Wings
delivered a commanding 5-0 victory over the
Calgary Flames
, backed by a stellar performance from goaltender James Reimer, who secured his second
shutout
of the season with 38 saves.
Patrick Kane
and
Lucas Raymond
led the offensive charge for Detroit, each contributing a goal and an assist, while
J.T. Compher
,
Dylan Larkin
, and
David Perron
also found the back of the net.
Despite Calgary's strong start to the game, it was Detroit who capitalized on their opportunities, jumping to a 2-0 lead late in the first period with goals just 63 seconds apart. Kane opened the scoring with a power-play goal, followed swiftly by Compher's conversion off a setup from Raymond.
In the second period, Detroit continued to dominate, adding two more goals to their tally. Larkin capitalized on a man-advantage opportunity with a redirect set up by Kane, extending the lead to 3-0. Perron then buried a slap shot from the slot, prompting the Flames to replace starting goaltender Jacob Markstrom.
Raymond put the finishing touches on Detroit's victory with his 15th goal of the season late in the third period, sealing the 5-0 win for the Red Wings.
Meanwhile, the Flames struggled to generate offense, going scoreless on all five of their power-play opportunities. With their third consecutive loss, Calgary finds themselves facing mounting pressure as trade rumors swirl amid a challenging stretch of games at home.
Despite the Flames' recent struggles, the Red Wings' dominant performance serves as a confidence boost as they look to build momentum and climb the standings. With contributions from both veteran players like Kane and emerging stars like Raymond, Detroit showcased their depth and offensive firepower in the convincing victory over Calgary.
(Inputs from Reuters)
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