Detroit Red Wings vs Nashville Predators October 13 2024

Detroit Red Wings vs Nashville Predators: Game Review (October 13, 2024) Game Review and Gallery

The Detroit Red Wings secured their first win of the 2024-25 season with a commanding 3-0 shutout victory over the Nashville Predators at Little Caesars Arena on Saturday, October 13, 2024. The game was highlighted by an outstanding performance from Red Wings goaltender Cam Talbot, who stopped all 42 shots he faced.

First Period

Scoreless
Nashville outshot Detroit 16-8

Second Period

Goal (DET): J.T. Compher (1:02)
- Assisted by Ben Chiarot and Moritz Seider
- Compher tipped in a high shot from Chiarot to break the deadlock

Third Period

Goal (DET): Andrew Copp (6:35)
- Assisted by Lucas Raymond and Simon Edvinsson
- Raymond set up Copp with a cross-ice pass for a backdoor goal
Goal (DET): Dylan Larkin (19:40)
- Empty net goal to seal the victory

Shots on Goal:

Nashville Predators: 42
Detroit Red Wings: 22

Game Highlights

Cam Talbot’s Stellar Performance: In his first start for the Red Wings, Talbot recorded his 32nd career NHL shutout, making 42 saves and frustrating the Predators’ offense throughout the game.
Strong Defensive Effort: The Red Wings’ team defense was praised by head coach Derek Lalonde, who noted the difficulty of shutting out a talented team like Nashville.
Special Teams: While specific power play and penalty kill statistics weren’t provided, the game recap mentioned key saves by Talbot during penalty kills in the first period.
Debut Performance: Red Wings defenseman Albert Johansson made his NHL debut, playing 11:57 of ice time and receiving positive comments from coach Lalonde for his puck movement and hockey sense.
Milestone Game: Nashville’s Filip Forsberg played his 700th NHL game, though he was unable to mark the occasion with a point.