Detroit Red Wings vs Vancouver Canucks December 1 2024 Game Recap

In an exciting overtime thriller, the Vancouver Canucks edged out the Detroit Red Wings 5-4 at Little Caesars Arena. Jake DeBrusk was the star of the night, notching a hat trick including the game-winning goal in overtime. The victory also saw Canucks goaltender Kevin Lankinen set an NHL record for most consecutive road wins to start a season.

Scoring Summary

1st Period

13:57 – DET: Jonatan Berggren (4), Assists: Erik Gustafsson (4), Marco Kasper (4)

2nd Period

00:23 – VAN: Jake DeBrusk (8) (Power Play), Assists: Elias Pettersson (12), Quinn Hughes (21)
01:06 – VAN: Jake DeBrusk (9) (Power Play), Assists: Quinn Hughes (22), Brock Boeser (8)
06:38 – DET: Alex DeBrincat (10), Assists: Dylan Larkin (7), Lucas Raymond (17)
17:47 – VAN: Pius Suter (9), Assists: Dakota Joshua (2)

3rd Period

02:24 – DET: Michael Rasmussen (4) (Power Play), Assists: Lucas Raymond (18), Dylan Larkin (8)
04:50 – DET: Vladimir Tarasenko (4), Assists: Jonatan Berggren (2), Marco Kasper (5)
16:40 – VAN: Erik Brannstrom (3), Assists: Elias Pettersson (13), Jake DeBrusk (9)

Overtime

04:00 – VAN: Jake DeBrusk (10), Assists: Elias Pettersson (14), Quinn Hughes (23)

Game Statistics

Shots on Goal: Vancouver 32, Detroit 31
Power Play: Vancouver 2/4, Detroit 1/4
Hits: Vancouver 33, Detroit 27
Faceoff Wins: Vancouver 50%, Detroit 50%
Giveaways: Vancouver 15, Detroit 16
Takeaways: Vancouver 4, Detroit 3

Key Performers

Vancouver Canucks

Jake DeBrusk: 3 goals, 1 assist
Elias Pettersson: 3 assists
Quinn Hughes: 3 assists
Kevin Lankinen: 27 saves, .871 save percentage

Detroit Red Wings

Jonatan Berggren: 1 goal, 1 assist
Lucas Raymond: 2 assists
Dylan Larkin: 2 assists
Cam Talbot: 12 saves, .800 save percentage (left game in 2nd period due to injury)
Ville Husso: 15 saves, .833 save percentage (relief appearance)

Game Highlights

Jake DeBrusk’s hat trick performance, including the overtime winner
Kevin Lankinen’s record-setting 10th consecutive road win to start the season
Vancouver’s quick power play goals in the second period (43 seconds apart)
Detroit’s comeback in the third period to force overtime
Cam Talbot’s injury and Ville Husso’s relief appearance

Post-Game Notes

The Canucks improved their road record to an impressive 10-2-0 this season.
This was the first of two meetings between these teams this season, with the next game scheduled for February 2, 2025, in Vancouver.
Vancouver’s power play continues to be a strength, converting 2 out of 5 opportunities.
Detroit’s penalty kill struggles persisted, allowing 2 goals on 5 penalty kills.
The Red Wings have now lost four of their last five games, while the Canucks have won four out of five on their current road trip.

This thrilling game showcased offensive prowess from both teams, with momentum swings throughout the contest. The Canucks’ resilience and Jake DeBrusk’s clutch performance ultimately secured them the victory in what was an entertaining matchup for hockey fans.

Photos: Tim Jarrold – In Play! magazine