Devils edge Red Wings 5-4 in overtime after late comeback
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 14, 2026, 12:44 AM
Last updated Oct 14, 2026

The Detroit Red Wings faced the New Jersey Devils on October 13, 2026, ultimately losing 5-4 in overtime. The Red Wings led 2-1 before the Devils scored three unanswered goals in the second period. Despite goals from Alex DeBrincat, Emmitt Finnie, and Michael Brandsegg-Nygard, the Red Wings could not hold their ground. DeBrincat's second goal early in the third tied the score at 4-4 before Jack Hughes netted the game-winner in overtime. Detroit goalie John Gibson has struggled recently, allowing ten goals in his last two starts. The Red Wings will next play at home against the Philadelphia Flyers on October 19.
- •Red Wings scored four goals but fell short in overtime.
- •DeBrincat scored twice; other goals came from Finnie and Brandsegg-Nygard.
- •Devils scored three goals in the second period to take the lead.
- •Jack Hughes scored the game-winner in overtime for New Jersey.
- •Red Wings next face the Flyers at home on October 19.
- 12:44 AMYahoo Sports — Four Goals Not Enough for Red Wings vs. Devils
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