Red Wings backup goalies shine in preseason opener against Blue Jackets
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Last updated Sep 22, 2026
The Detroit Red Wings faced the Columbus Blue Jackets in a preseason opener on September 21, 2026. Both goalies, Daniil Tarasov and Michal Postava, prevented any goals during regulation and overtime but the Wings lost 1-0 in a shootout. Tarasov made 15 saves while Postava recorded 10 in relief. The Wings struggled offensively, with only 18 total shots. The team will next play the Pittsburgh Penguins on September 22, with John Gibson expected to start in goal for the first two periods.
- •Daniil Tarasov stopped all 15 shots in his preseason debut.
- •Michal Postava saved 10 shots through the third period and overtime.
- •The Red Wings tallied 11 shots in the first period but only 7 in regulation.
- •Conor Garland scored in the first round of the shootout for the Blue Jackets.
- •Detroit plays the Pittsburgh Penguins next on September 22.
- 1:54 AMYahoo Sports — Red Wings backup goalies star in exhibition opener vs Blue Jackets
"Detroit Red Wings score: Neither Daniil Tarasov nor Michal Postava allowed a goal in regulation or OT in the preseason opener in Columbus, Ohio.
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