DeBrincat and Raymond Spark Red Wings’ Stunning 4-2 Upset Over Predators—What Fueled Their Game-Changing Chemistry?

Well, what a rollercoaster of a game unfolded Monday night in Nashville! Detroit’s young guns, Alex DeBrincat and Lucas Raymond, didn’t just light up the scoreboard—they orchestrated the kind of dynamic duo effort that had fans buzzing. Stepping up when it mattered, Cam Talbot swung into action after John Gibson’s early exit due to that pesky upper-body injury, turning aside 18 shots and keeping Detroit’s hopes alive. Meanwhile, Emmitt Finnie and Albert Johansson chipped in with crucial goals, pushing the Red Wings to a 4-2 triumph over the resilient Predators. On the flip side, Nashville’s Filip Forsberg and Jonathan Marchessault tried to keep the home crowd fired up, but Juuse Saros couldn’t quite turn the tide with his 27 saves. This match was a fascinating mix of grit, skill, and a bit of good old-fashioned hockey drama—exactly the kind of intensity that keeps us glued to the rink. Curious for all the gritty details? LEARN MORE

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Alex DeBrincat and Lucas Raymond each scored a goal and added an assist and Cam Talbot made 18 saves in relief of John Gibson to lead the Detroit Red Wings to a 4-2 victory over the Nashville Predators on Monday.

Gibson did not return for the second period because of an upper-body injury. He stopped 10 of the 11 shots he faced. Emmitt Finnie and Albert Johansson also scored for the Red Wings, who have two of three.

Filip Forsberg and Jonathan Marchessault scored and Juuse Saros made 27 saves for the Predators, who are 1-2-2 in their past five.

Finnie scored the game’s first goal at 4:51 of the opening period.

Saros stopped a redirection by Marco Kasper, but Finnie came through the slot and buried the rebound for his first goal since Dec. 23.

Kasper and Mason Appleton each had two assists.

Forsberg drew Nashville even with 2:58 remaining in the first with the Predators on a power play.

Marchessault gave Nashville a 2-1 lead at 7:10 of the second on a tap-in off of Ryan O’Reilly’s pass.

Raymond tied it again at 9:45 of the second from the right side after a cross-ice pass from DeBrincat.

Johansson’s short-handed goal with 3:24 remaining in the second gave Detroit a 3-2 lead.

DeBrincat added an empty-net goal in the final minute.