The Daily: Red Wings Goalies Get Job Done; Major NHL Trade

Alex Lyon’s 45-save performance to help the Detroit Red Wings post a come-from-behind 3-2 shootout win against the Edmonton Oilers is a reminder of how much goaltending has bolstered the team this season.

Lyon gave up two goals in 15 shots in the first period, and then blanked the Oilers on 30 shots over the final 45 minutes to carry Detroit to a win that raised the team’s record to 12-4-1 under new coach Todd McLellan.

Of the 17 Detroit games under Todd McLellan’s command, the Red Wings have given up two or fewer goals 11 times.  The team is 4-0-1 in its last five, while giving up eight goals. That’s a 1.60 GAA. Improved defense has probably played the biggest role, but Detroit’s goaltending has primarily been efficient since McLellan took over.

Both Detroit goalies (Lyon and Cam Talbot),  own .907 save percentages, above the league average of .902.

How about this shootout stop by Alex Lyon on Connor McDavid. 🔥🧱 #LGRW pic.twitter.com/iiBokBXEpf

— Winged Wheel Podcast (@WingedWheelPod) January 31, 2025

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Detroit’s four-game road trip continues Saturday (10 p.m. ET, FanDuel Sports Network) with a game against the Calgary Flames. The Flames are 4-4 in their last eight. Calgary ranks 28th in scoring (2.68 goals per game) and 19th in goals-against per game (2.92).

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