The Detroit Red Wings defeated the Chicago Blackhawks by a score of 3-1, showcasing a strong penalty kill that stifled Chicago's offensive efforts. The Red Wings' effective penalty kill played a crucial role in securing the victory.
The game didn't start smoothly for the Blackhawks, with issues noted during the opening ceremonies, including a malfunctioning microphone for Jim Cornelison. Detroit took an early lead in the first period, with JT Compher scoring at 3:35. A turnover by Connor Bedard contributed to a 3-on-2 opportunity for Detroit, which André Burakovsky capitalized on. Michael Brandsegg-Nygård, left open in front of the net, further extended Detroit's lead. Frank Nazar won a majority of his faceoffs in the first period, while the Blackhawks out-hit the Red Wings 19-7.
In the second period, Jason Dickinson of the Blackhawks was penalized for slashing, but the Blackhawks successfully killed the penalty. However, shortly after a Blackhawks power play expired, the Red Wings capitalized with another goal. Colton Dach increased his physical play, drawing the ire of the Red Wings bench after a notable hit.
While specific details on the third period are limited in the provided context, the Red Wings maintained their lead and ultimately secured a 3-1 victory.
Another preseason game between the Red Wings and Blackhawks took place on September 23, 2025, with Detroit winning 3-2. The Red Wings dominated in shots, outshooting Chicago 43-17. Emmitt Finnie scored the game-winning goal in the third period. Carter Mazur and Nate Danielson also scored for Detroit. Connor Bedard scored for Chicago.
In the September 23rd game, Carter Mazur opened the scoring on the power play, followed by a goal from Nate Danielson. Chicago responded with a power-play goal from Connor Bedard. Emmitt Finnie then scored the go-ahead goal for Detroit. Wyatt Kaiser scored for Chicago to tie the game at 2-2. Sebastian Cossa was solid in net for Detroit, facing 17 shots. Michael Brandsegg-Nygård contributed two assists. The Red Wings' forecheck and puck pressure made it difficult for the Blackhawks to exit their defensive zone.
