Detroit Red Wings rally late but fall to Seattle Kraken in shootout
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 21, 2026, 2:50 PM
Last updated Oct 21, 2026

The Detroit Red Wings faced the Seattle Kraken on October 20, 2026. Trailing 3-0 after two periods, Detroit scored three in the third, securing a point, but lost 4-3 in a shootout. Head coach Todd McLellan highlighted the team's early frustration, which hindered their performance in the first two periods. The Red Wings managed just 11 shots on goal before ramping up to 14 in the third and overtime. They now sit at 3-3-3 with nine points, while Seattle improves to 6-3-1 with 13 points. Detroit continues its four-game road trip against Vancouver on October 22.
- •Detroit trailed Seattle 3-0 after two periods.
- •Red Wings scored three goals in the third to tie the game.
- •Detroit had only 11 shots on goal in the first two periods.
- •The Red Wings gained one point despite the shootout loss.
- •Next game for Detroit is against Vancouver on October 22.
- 2:50 PMYahoo Sports — Todd McLellan Explains the Hole Detroit Dug in Seattle
"Detroit rallied from three down in Seattle and still lost. Todd McLellan talked about the hole, not the rally. #RedWings
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