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Detroit Red Wings vs. Buffalo Sabres March 12 2025 - In Play! magazine
This was #88 Patrick Kane’s first five-point game since January 20, 2019. Tim Jarrold - In Play! magazine.
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Detroit Red Wings vs. Buffalo Sabres March 12 2025 Game Report and Gallery

The Detroit Red Wings snapped a six-game losing streak with a decisive 7-3 victory over the Buffalo Sabres on Wednesday night at Little Caesars Arena. The game was marked by an outstanding performance from Patrick Kane, who recorded two goals and three assists, leading the Red Wings to a much-needed win.

Scoring Breakdown

First Period

  1. BUF – Tage Thompson (34) assisted by Bowen Byram at 7:38
  2. DET – Marco Kasper (11) assisted by Simon Edvinsson and Patrick Kane at 12:36
  3. DET – Alex DeBrincat (30) assisted by Patrick Kane and Marco Kasper at 15:40
  4. DET – Patrick Kane (16) (Power Play) assisted by Alex DeBrincat and Dylan Larkin at 19:07
  5. BUF – Josh Norris (21) assisted by Zach Benson and Tage Thompson at 19:25

Second Period

  1. DET – Vladimir Tarasenko (9) assisted by Dylan Larkin at 10:54
  2. BUF – Zach Benson (10) (Power Play) assisted by Owen Power and Ryan McLeod at 18:12

Third Period

  1. DET – Patrick Kane (17) (Power Play) assisted by Alex DeBrincat and Lucas Raymond at 1:36
  2. DET – Marco Kasper (12) (scorer and assist details not provided in the source)
  3. DET – Alex DeBrincat (31) (scorer and assist details not provided in the source)

Team Statistics

  • Shots on Goal: Buffalo Sabres 26, Detroit Red Wings 29
  • Hits: Buffalo Sabres 16, Detroit Red Wings 17
  • Penalty Minutes: Buffalo Sabres 83, Detroit Red Wings 67
  • Faceoff Win Percentage: Buffalo Sabres 58.1%, Detroit Red Wings 41.9%

Notable Performances

  1. Patrick Kane (DET): 2 goals, 3 assists
    • This was Kane’s first five-point game since January 20, 2019
  2. Alex DeBrincat (DET): 1 goal, 3 assists
  3. Marco Kasper (DET): 2 goals, 1 assist
  4. Dylan Larkin (DET): 3 assists
  5. Tage Thompson (BUF): 1 goal, 1 assist

Key Moments

  • Goaltender Change: Petr Mrazek made his first start back with the Red Wings after being acquired from Chicago on Friday. He made 23 saves in the win.
  • Crucial Save: With the Red Wings leading 5-3, Mrazek made a spectacular glove save on a slapshot from Jacob Bryson, who was left wide open just above the slot.
  • Penalty-Filled Third Period: Of the 150 total penalty minutes in the game, 136 were assessed in the third period alone. The majority of these penalties were for roughing, fighting, or misconducts.

Implications for Standings

As of this game, the Detroit Red Wings improved their record to 32-30-6, accumulating 70 points in the Atlantic Division. This win helped them maintain their position ahead of the Boston Bruins (69 points) and gain ground on the Montreal Canadiens (74 points).

The Buffalo Sabres, with this loss, fell to 27-34-6, remaining at the bottom of the Atlantic Division with 60 points. This defeat further diminished their playoff hopes for the 2024-25 season.

This victory marks the Red Wings’ third consecutive win against the Sabres, concluding their season series with a 3-1 record in favor of Detroit.

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