Detroit Red Wings vs NY Rangers October 17 2024 – Game Recap and Gallery
The Detroit Red Wings faced off against the New York Rangers at Little Caesars Arena on October 17, 2024, in what turned out to be a challenging night for the home team. The Rangers dominated the game, securing a 5-2 victory over the Red Wings. Let’s break down the game by period, highlighting the goals, assists, and shots on goal.
First Period
The Rangers took control early in the game, with Artemi Panarin opening the scoring at 8:30, assisted by Alexis Lafreniere and Vincent Trocheck. Panarin struck again on a power play at 15:39, with assists from Adam Fox and Trocheck, giving the Rangers a 2-0 lead. The Red Wings struggled to convert their chances, despite building a 13-1 edge in unblocked shot attempts.
Second Period
The Red Wings showed signs of life early in the second period when Moritz Seider scored at 1:27, assisted by J.T. Compher and Lucas Raymond. However, the Rangers quickly regained control, scoring three more goals in the period. Vincent Trocheck scored a power-play goal at 8:45, followed by Panarin completing his hat trick at 11:42. Victor Mancini then scored his first NHL goal at 12:20.
Third Period
The final period saw less scoring action, with the Red Wings managing to net one more goal. J.T. Compher scored a power-play goal at 16:41, assisted by Ben Chiarot and Erik Gustafsson. However, it was too little too late for Detroit.
Key Statistics:
- Shots on Goal: Rangers 34 , Red Wings 31
- Power Play: Rangers (3/4), Red Wings (1/5)
- Goaltending: Cam Talbot (DET) allowed 5 goals on 19 shots before being replaced by Alex Lyon.
Star of the Game
Artemi Panarin (NYR) had an outstanding performance with a hat trick and an assist, totaling 4 points.
The game highlighted the Red Wings’ struggles with special teams, as noted by head coach Derek Lalonde. The Rangers’ power play was particularly effective, converting on 3 out of 4 opportunities. Despite a strong start and moments of promise, including Seider’s goal early in the second period, the Red Wings were unable to maintain momentum against the Rangers’ offensive onslaught.
This loss continues a challenging start to the season for Detroit, bringing their record to 1-3-0. The team will need to address their special teams performance and defensive lapses as they move forward in the season.
Photos: Tim Jarrold – In Play! magazine
