Patrick Kane from the Detroit Red Wings clinched a shootout win over the Montreal Canadiens in the final game of their season. Nonetheless, the win was not enough to secure a playoff spot for the Red Wings. Going into this match, both Detroit and the Washington Capitals were neck and neck at 89 points competing for the Eastern Conference's second wild card position. Although being tied in points, Washington advanced to the playoffs due to holding the tiebreaker, following their win against Philadelphia. This result marks the eighth year in a row that Detroit has missed out on post-season play. In terms of individual performances in the game, Daniel Sprong made significant contributions with a goal and an assist. Additional goals came from Moritz Seider, Joe Veleno, and David Perron for Detroit, and Brendan Gallagher for Montreal, while James Reimer saved 29 shots for Detroit. The Montreal Canadiens displayed their future potential with impressive showings from their young defensemen, including Logan Mailloux making his NHL debut and Lane Hutson, who were both notable in their performance. The Red Wings, who were behind 3-2 in the third period, managed to tie the score before Slafkovsky put Montreal ahead again. As the final moments ticked away, the Red Wings equalized to take the game to overtime, holding onto their season for a little longer. In the end, despite Detroit's efforts, Washington's securing of the playoff position prolonged Detroit's absence from the playoffs.

Montreal Canadiens vs Detroit Red Wings Game Stats