Red Wings Top Line Falls Silent as Detroit Loses in Overtime

DETROIT- In the first of three home matchups this week, the Red Wings found themselves in a pitched battle with…

By Max Smith · Detroit Hockey Now

Published: Wednesday, 14 October 2026 at 2:47 AM

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Detroit's top line remained scoreless in a 5-4 overtime defeat against the New Jersey Devils.
Jack Hughes scored the game-winning goal in overtime for New Jersey.
Detroit's second line produced all the offense, with Alex DeBrincat, Emmitt Finnie, and Michael Brandsegg-Nygard scoring.

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The Detroit Red Wings suffered a 5-4 overtime loss to the New Jersey Devils after Jack Hughes scored the game-winning goal. Detroit's top line of Viktor Arvidsson, Lucas Raymond, and Dylan Larkin was held scoreless during the defeat, drawing criticism from head coach Todd McLellan.

In contrast, Detroit's second line accounted for significant offense, with Alex DeBrincat, Emmitt Finnie, and Michael Brandsegg-Nygard all recording goals. McLellan emphasized the need for veteran players like Raymond to regain form and play with greater confidence.

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