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Overtime controversy works in Red Wings' favor Thursday vs. Kings to make it three straight wins
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An overtime controversy worked in the Red Wings' favor in Thursday night's game against the Kings to help Detroit extend its winning streak to three.
Todd McLellan and the Detroit Red Wings were in Los Angeles last night to face the Kings amid their five-game road trip, marking the coach's return to Crypto.com Arena for the first time since he was fired as the Kings' coach in 2024.
A strong performance from the special units and help from the referees helped the Red Wings get away with a 4-3 shootout win.
Alex DeBrincat, Cam Talbot, and Todd McLellan shared their thoughts on the intense game in their postgame comments:
"Obviously, we don't want that to happen, but to battle through that, good PK in overtime, and to win in a shootout is great. Two points is two points, and it doesn't matter how you get them. I thought we battled well today." - Alex DeBrincat
"I felt good. Obviously, sitting around for a week or so after letting in seven last game, I wanted to come out and make sure I was ready. Made that big save right in the first minute off the 2-on-1 (by Joel Armia), and just kind of kept rolling from there. Confidence kept building, and I felt pretty comfortable." - Cam Talbot
"Obviously, emotions were all over the place. We'd given up the two-goal lead. Thought we were only leaving with a point. So give the guys credit, you know, for sticking with it, recovering, finding a way." - Todd McLellan
"I felt good. Obviously, sitting around for a week or so after letting in seven last game, I wanted to come out and make sure I was ready. Made that big save right in the first minute off the 2-on-1 (by Joel Armia), and just kind of kept rolling from there. Confidence kept building, and I felt pretty comfortable." - Cam Talbot
"Obviously, emotions were all over the place. We'd given up the two-goal lead. Thought we were only leaving with a point. So give the guys credit, you know, for sticking with it, recovering, finding a way." - Todd McLellan
However, on social media, fans are debating whether the Kings should've won the game after a questionable call in overtime overturned the game-winning goal.
Overtime Controversy Emerges in L.A. Following Questionable Video Review in the Red Wings' Favor
The Los Angeles Kings thought they had won the game when Kevin Fiala put the puck in the net with less than a minute remaining in the overtime period.
However, referees overturned the goal after a video review due to goaltender interference on Cam Talbot.
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A lot of fans were quick to criticize the NHL's decision on social media:
But it appears clear that Fiala did hit Talbot before scoring, as others pointed out:
What's your take on this? Let us know in the comments!
Previously on Red Wings Insider
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OCTOBRE 31 | 310 ANSWERS Overtime controversy works in Red Wings' favor Thursday vs. Kings to make it three straight wins Do you think the NHL made the right call on Kevin Fiala's overtime goal against the Red Wings on Thursday night? | ||
| Yes | 238 | 76.8 % |
| No | 72 | 23.2 % |
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