Detroit Red Wings vs Colorado Avalanche – December 7, 2024 Game Recap and Gallery
On December 7, 2024, the Colorado Avalanche visited the Detroit Red Wings at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit. The game ended with a 2-1 victory for the Avalanche, extending the Red Wings’ losing streak to five games.
Game Summary
| Team | 1st Period | 2nd Period | 3rd Period | Final Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado Avalanche | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Detroit Red Wings | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Total Shots on Goal:
- Colorado Avalanche: 25
- Detroit Red Wings: 30
Detailed Game Breakdown
First Period
Goal (COL): Valeri Nichushkin (10:48)
- Assisted by: Casey Mittelstadt, Samuel Girard
The Avalanche took an early lead with Nichushkin’s goal, his third in two games. This was the only goal of the period, despite Detroit outshooting Colorado 10-8.
Second Period
Goal (COL): Cale Makar (2:44, Power Play)
- Assisted by: Nathan MacKinnon
Makar extended Colorado’s lead early in the second period with a power-play goal, showcasing why he leads all NHL defensemen with 35 points in 28 games this season.
Goal (DET): Lucas Raymond (18:13)
- Assisted by: Dylan Larkin
Raymond kept his hot streak alive, scoring his eighth goal in the last nine games to bring Detroit within one. The Red Wings outshot the Avalanche again in this period, 11-9.
Third Period
Despite a strong push from Detroit, including pulling goalie Ville Husso for an extra attacker late in the game, neither team managed to score in the final period. The Red Wings continued their shot advantage, outshooting Colorado 9-8 in the third.
Key Performances
- Alexandar Georgiev (COL): Made 29 saves on 30 shots, bouncing back from a poor performance in his previous start.
- Ville Husso (DET): Stopped 23 of 25 shots in a losing effort.
- Cale Makar (COL): Scored the game-winning goal and now has 17 points in 8 career games against Detroit.
Game Statistics
- Power Play: Colorado 1/1, Detroit 0/0
- Faceoffs: Colorado 37%, Detroit 63%
- Hits: Colorado 16, Detroit 16
Aftermath
This victory improved Colorado’s record to 15-13-0, while Detroit fell to 10-13-4. The Red Wings have now lost five straight games, all by a single goal, highlighting their recent struggles in close contests.
Photos: Tim Jarrold – In Play! magazine
