The Detroit Red Wings let a winnable game slip through their hands. And one player’s numbers looked painful.Despite allowing just 15 shots on goal, the Red Wings still lost 5-4 to the St. Louis Blues. Allowing five goals on 15…
Detroit Red Wings coach Todd McLellan defended goaltender John Gibson after the team's 5-4 defeat against the St. Louis Blues. Despite Detroit limiting St. Louis to just 15 shots on goal, Gibson surrendered five goals. McLellan noted that Gibson had no chance on the first two goals before facing two laser shots from the hash marks and a tipped shot.
Author Todd Matthews highlighted that defensive breakdowns in 5-on-5 play were the primary issue for Detroit rather than goaltending. None of the five goals scored by the Blues came on power plays, as St. Louis capitalized on high-quality scoring chances to secure the comeback victory.
Get the latest sports news and top stories from MySportsTab delivered straight to your inbox.
No spam. Just the latest sports news and updates.
