In a dramatic overtime thriller on April 12, 2025, the Detroit Red Wings clawed their way to a 4-3 win over the Tampa Bay Lightning, keeping their postseason hopes alive and injecting new energy into a playoff push that seemed on the brink of collapse.
Rookie forward Marco Kasper was the hero of the night, scoring the game-tying goal late in the third period and then sealing the win in overtime. His performance electrified both the bench and Red Wings fans, as Detroit snatched a crucial two points on the road.
Veteran star Patrick Kane, who notched a goal and an assist in the victory, moved up to 51st on the NHL’s all-time goal list with the 492nd goal of his storied career. After the game, Kane emphasized the importance of the moment and the team’s relentless effort.
“This is why you come to Detroit — for nights like this,” Kane said in the locker room. “You could feel the desperation and the hunger in the room. We knew what was at stake, and we weren’t going to let this one slip.”
Kane has been instrumental down the stretch for the Red Wings, not just with his scoring touch, but also with his experience and leadership. His chemistry with younger teammates has been a crucial element of Detroit’s late-season surge.
Team captain Dylan Larkin, who was reunited on a line with Lucas Raymond, shared Kane’s sentiment. He spoke with visible emotion after the win, describing the high
