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Red Wings 5, Canadiens 4 (OT)

(From left) Detroit left wing David Perron, left wing Lucas Raymond, and center Dylan Larkin celebrate after Raymond scored the game winning goal during the overtime period of a game between the Detroit Red Wings and the Montreal Canadiens at Little Caesars Arena, in Detroit, April 15, 2024.
(From left) Detroit left wing David Perron, left wing Lucas Raymond, and center Dylan Larkin celebrate after Raymond scored the game winning goal during the overtime period of a game between the Detroit Red Wings and the Montreal Canadiens at Little Caesars Arena, in Detroit, April 15, 2024.
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A shot by Detroit left wing Lucas Raymond (not pictured) flies past Montreal goaltender Sam Montembeault for the game winning goal during the overtime period.
A shot by Detroit left wing Lucas Raymond (not pictured) flies past Montreal goaltender Sam Montembeault for the game winning goal during the overtime period.
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Detroit goaltender James Reimer takes part in a pregame ceremony honoring his 500th NHL game during the first period of a game between the Detroit Red Wings and the Montreal Canadiens at Little Caesars Arena, in Detroit, April 15, 2024. The Red Wings win, 5 to 4 in OT.
Detroit goaltender James Reimer takes part in a pregame ceremony honoring his 500th NHL game during the first period of a game between the Detroit Red Wings and the Montreal Canadiens at Little Caesars Arena, in Detroit, April 15, 2024. The Red Wings win, 5 to 4 in OT.
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Detroit center Dylan Larkin, right presents goaltender James Reimer with a silver stick during a pregame ceremony honoring Reimer’s 500th NHL game during the first period.
Detroit center Dylan Larkin, right presents goaltender James Reimer with a silver stick during a pregame ceremony honoring Reimer’s 500th NHL game during the first period.
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Friends and players take part in a pregame ceremony honoring Detroit goaltender James Reimer’s 500th NHL game.
Friends and players take part in a pregame ceremony honoring Detroit goaltender James Reimer’s 500th NHL game.
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Detroit defenseman Moritz Seider can’t get the puck past Montreal goaltender Sam Montembeault during the first period.
Detroit defenseman Moritz Seider can’t get the puck past Montreal goaltender Sam Montembeault during the first period.
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Detroit center Dylan Larkin and Montreal defenseman Jordan Harris battle for the puck during the first period.
Detroit center Dylan Larkin and Montreal defenseman Jordan Harris battle for the puck during the first period.
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Detroit right wing Alex DeBrincat keeps the puck away from Montreal defenseman Lane Hutson during the first period.
Detroit right wing Alex DeBrincat keeps the puck away from Montreal defenseman Lane Hutson during the first period.
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Detroit center Andrew Copp, wearing a full face mask after a recent injury, passes the puck during the first period.
Detroit center Andrew Copp, wearing a full face mask after a recent injury, passes the puck during the first period.
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Detroit goaltender Alex Lyon looks away after allowing a goal by Montreal defenseman Justin Barron during the first period.
Detroit goaltender Alex Lyon looks away after allowing a goal by Montreal defenseman Justin Barron during the first period.
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Detroit celebrates a goal by Detroit left wing J.T. Compher during the first period.
Detroit celebrates a goal by Detroit left wing J.T. Compher during the first period.
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Detroit left wing J.T. Compher celebrates after scoring a goal during the first period.
Detroit left wing J.T. Compher celebrates after scoring a goal during the first period.
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Detroit center Dylan Larkin keeps the puck away from Montreal left wing Juraj Slafkovsky during the first period.
Detroit center Dylan Larkin keeps the puck away from Montreal left wing Juraj Slafkovsky during the first period.
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Detroit left wing David Perron takes a shot during the first period.
Detroit left wing David Perron takes a shot during the first period.
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Detroit left wing J.T. Compher can’t get the puck past Montreal defenseman Justin Barron, left, and goaltender Sam Montembeault during the first period.
Detroit left wing J.T. Compher can’t get the puck past Montreal defenseman Justin Barron, left, and goaltender Sam Montembeault during the first period.
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Montreal left wing Juraj Slafkovsky, left, and right wing Cole Caufield try to get the puck past Detroit center Dylan Larkin and goaltender Alex Lyon during the second period.
Montreal left wing Juraj Slafkovsky, left, and right wing Cole Caufield try to get the puck past Detroit center Dylan Larkin and goaltender Alex Lyon during the second period.
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Montreal left wing Rafael Harvey-Pinard shoots the puck past Detroit goaltender Alex Lyon for a goal during the second period.
Montreal left wing Rafael Harvey-Pinard shoots the puck past Detroit goaltender Alex Lyon for a goal during the second period.
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Detroit goaltender Alex Lyon stretches his legs during a time out during the second period.
Detroit goaltender Alex Lyon stretches his legs during a time out during the second period.
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Detroit left wing Lucas Raymond tries to deflect the puck past Montreal goaltender Sam Montembeault during the second period.
Detroit left wing Lucas Raymond tries to deflect the puck past Montreal goaltender Sam Montembeault during the second period.
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Detroit goaltender Alex Lyon takes a breather during a time out in the second period.
Detroit goaltender Alex Lyon takes a breather during a time out in the second period.
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Detroit right wing Patrick Kane and Montreal right wing Joel Armia battle for the puck during the second period.
Detroit right wing Patrick Kane and Montreal right wing Joel Armia battle for the puck during the second period.
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Montreal right wing Joel Armia tries to get the puck past Detroit goaltender Alex Lyon and right wing Patrick Kane during the second period.
Montreal right wing Joel Armia tries to get the puck past Detroit goaltender Alex Lyon and right wing Patrick Kane during the second period.
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Montreal right wing Joel Armia checks Detroit defenseman Simon Edvinsson into the boards during the second period.
Montreal right wing Joel Armia checks Detroit defenseman Simon Edvinsson into the boards during the second period.
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The fans enjoy a scrum in front of the boards during the second period.
The fans enjoy a scrum in front of the boards during the second period.
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Detroit defenseman Simon Edvinsson cracks his stick on the net after a goal by Montreal right wing Brendan Gallagher during the second period.
Detroit defenseman Simon Edvinsson cracks his stick on the net after a goal by Montreal right wing Brendan Gallagher during the second period.
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Detroit defenseman Simon Edvinsson skates past the Canadiens celebrating a goal by right wing Brendan Gallagher during the second period.
Detroit defenseman Simon Edvinsson skates past the Canadiens celebrating a goal by right wing Brendan Gallagher during the second period.
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Detroit celebrates a goal by left wing J.T. Compher during the second period.
Detroit celebrates a goal by left wing J.T. Compher during the second period.
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Red Wing Lucas Raymond celebrates his game-tying goal near the end of the third period.
Red Wing Lucas Raymond celebrates his game-tying goal near the end of the third period.
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Detroit center Dylan Larkin tries to deflect the puck past Montreal goaltender Sam Montembeault during the third period.
Detroit center Dylan Larkin tries to deflect the puck past Montreal goaltender Sam Montembeault during the third period.
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A member of the ice crew removes an octopus that was thrown onto the ice during the third period.
A member of the ice crew removes an octopus that was thrown onto the ice during the third period.
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A shot by Detroit right wing Alex DeBrincat (not pictured) gets the puck past Montreal goaltender Sam Montembeault for a goal during the third period.
A shot by Detroit right wing Alex DeBrincat (not pictured) gets the puck past Montreal goaltender Sam Montembeault for a goal during the third period.
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Detroit left wing Lucas Raymond celebrates after scoring the game tying goal during the third period.
Detroit left wing Lucas Raymond celebrates after scoring the game tying goal during the third period.
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Red Wings fans celebrate after Detroit left wing Lucas Raymond scored the game tying goal during the third period.
Red Wings fans celebrate after Detroit left wing Lucas Raymond scored the game tying goal during the third period.
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Detroit left wing Lucas Raymond and Montreal defenseman Mike Matheson battle for the puck during the overtime period.
Detroit left wing Lucas Raymond and Montreal defenseman Mike Matheson battle for the puck during the overtime period.
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The Red Wings celebrate after left wing Lucas Raymond scored the game winning goal during the overtime period.
The Red Wings celebrate after left wing Lucas Raymond scored the game winning goal during the overtime period.
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Detroit center Dylan Larkin, left, and defenseman Moritz Seider celebrate after left wing Lucas Raymond scored the game winning goal during the overtime period.
Detroit center Dylan Larkin, left, and defenseman Moritz Seider celebrate after left wing Lucas Raymond scored the game winning goal during the overtime period.
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Detroit left wing Lucas Raymond, left, and center Dylan Larkin celebrate after Raymond scored the game winning goal during the overtime period.
Detroit left wing Lucas Raymond, left, and center Dylan Larkin celebrate after Raymond scored the game winning goal during the overtime period.
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Detroit fans celebrate after left wing Lucas Raymond scored the game winning goal during the overtime period.
Detroit fans celebrate after left wing Lucas Raymond scored the game winning goal during the overtime period.
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Detroit left wing Lucas Raymond was named one of the stars of the game after scoring the game winning goal during the overtime period.
Detroit left wing Lucas Raymond was named one of the stars of the game after scoring the game winning goal during the overtime period.
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