Final
Saturday, December 8, 2018 · Little Caesars Arena
Game analysis
Islanders beat Red Wings 3–2
- M. Martin scored the game-winner at 3:24 of the third.
- The Islanders came back from a 2-goal deficit.
- T. Greiss stopped 23 of 25 shots (.920) for the win.
- The Islanders won despite being outshot 25–19.
- Power play: NYI 1/4, DET 0/3.
- D. Larkin led all scorers with 0 goals and 2 assists.
Three stars
Scoring summary
1st
- 4:59DETJ. AbdelkaderAssists: D. Larkin, G. Nyquist0–1
- 13:53DETN. KronwallAssists: D. Larkin0–2
2nd
- 4:31NYIC. CizikasAssists: R. Johnston1–2
- 6:57NYIR. PulockPPAssists: J. Bailey, M. Barzal2–2
3rd
- 3:24NYIM. MartinAssists: C. Clutterbuck, N. Leddy3–2
Team stats
| NYI | Stat | DET |
|---|---|---|
| 19 | Shots | 25 |
| 53.3% | Faceoff % | 46.7% |
| 1/4 | Power Play | 0/3 |
| 18 | PIM | 20 |
| 24 | Hits | 23 |
| 11 | Blocked | 14 |
| 8 | Giveaways | 20 |
| 2 | Takeaways | 0 |
Islanders at Red Wings recap: final score, goals, shots, period-by-period stats and key takeaways, from the NHL’s official data.
Highlights & analysis
The NHL’s own recap, then highlights and breakdowns from club and media channels.
For educational/analytics purposes only — not gambling advice