Rookie goalie Michal Postava shines in shootout for Red Wings
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 27, 2026, 5:17 AM
Last updated Oct 27, 2026
In his NHL debut, Detroit Red Wings rookie goaltender Michal Postava made 25 saves against the Edmonton Oilers, leading to his first career victory in a 3-2 shootout. The game saw Edmonton take a 2-1 lead before Detroit equalized late. Postava’s performance against stars like Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl sparked excitement among teammates and fans alike. Following the match, Edmonton's Zach Hyman left the game due to an injury and did not return, raising concerns about his status moving forward.
- •Postava stops 25 of 28 shots in debut
- •Red Wings tie game late after trailing
- •Hyman leaves game with injury
- •Postava makes 3 saves in shootout
- •Detroit secures first win of the season
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"Thrown into the fire for his NHL debut, the Czech rookie silenced Edmonton’s superstars with a gritty shootout performance, turning a depth start into a legendary first victory.
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