The Oakland Press

Red Wings top Kraken 4-3 in shootout for win

- By Dana Gauruder

DETROIT » Adam Erne scored the decisive goal in a shootout and the Detroit Red Wings won their fourth straight game by beating the Seattle Kraken 4-3 on Wednesday night.

Detroit won the shootout 2-1, with Dylan Larkin also converting.

Robby Fabbri, Vladislav Namestniko­v and Lucas Raymond scored in regulation for the Red Wings.

“I thought we were sloppy at times,” Detroit coach Jeff Blashill said. “We weren’t at our best and we found a way to win, which I think is critically important. You want to learn lessons while you’re winning.”

Ryan Donato had two goals and Vince Dunn scored the other for the expansion Kraken, who participat­ed in their first shootout.

“I like the fact when we got down in the third, we continued to push back and found a way to earn a point and get ourselves into overtime,” Seattle coach Dave Hakstol said.

Thomas Greiss made 21 saves for Detroit in his 150th career victory. Seattle goalie Philipp Grubauer stopped 23 shots.

The Red Wings took a 3-2 lead at 6:30 of the third period when Raymond, who leads NHL rookies with 10 goals and 22 points, spun around in the slot and fired the puck past Grubauer.

“Today wasn’t the prettiest game but we got it done,” Raymond said.

Seattle tied it on Donato’s second goal of the night. He fired a shot from the right circle that eluded Greiss’ stick with 5:44 remaining.

Erne, who has three goals and six points this season, has become a fixture in the lineup after fighting for playing time in his first two seasons with Detroit.

“He’s really had to earn his ice time,” Blashill said. “He’s been a jack of all trades for us.”

The Kraken played without their top two scorers, left wing Jaden Schwartz and right wing Jordan Eberle. Both were ruled out due to lower-body injuries.

 ?? DUANE BURLESON — THE ASSOCIATED PRESS ?? Detroit Red Wings right wing Lucas Raymond (23) celebrates his goal as Seattle Kraken center Marcus Johansson (90) reacts during the game Wednesday, in Detroit. The Red Wings defeated the Kraken 4-3 in a shootout.
DUANE BURLESON — THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Detroit Red Wings right wing Lucas Raymond (23) celebrates his goal as Seattle Kraken center Marcus Johansson (90) reacts during the game Wednesday, in Detroit. The Red Wings defeated the Kraken 4-3 in a shootout.

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