Kasper fights, but Detroit loses again in overtime!

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The Detroit Red Wings had to take another defeat against the St. Louis Blues on April 2, 2025. With this defeat in overtime, it remains with a poor record of only four wins from the last 15 games.

The game against the blues was hard fought. The first goal was only in the third third when J.T. Compher the Red Wings brought the lead in the 46th minute. But the joy lasted briefly: Jordan Kyrou equalized for the blues in the 49th minute. In overtime, Jamie Fowler prevailed with a baking hand gate and thus secured the blues.

Marco Kasper in focus

Marco Kasper, the Austrian rookie of the Red Wings, played almost 21 minutes and brought it to a shot on goal and two puck losses. In total, he achieved impressive 30 points this season, which positions him among the three most successful Austrian players in their rookie years.

Despite the impressive individual performance of Kasper, the team fights for the playoff places. Detroit is currently tied with the New York Islanders, but three points behind the New York Rangers, who claim the second Wildcard Square in the Eastern Conference. In addition, Montreal and Columbus are only two points behind the Rangers.

previous successes and current situation

AP News , the Boston Bruins were able to defeat the goals with 2: 1 achieved. Cam Talbot in the goal held 21 shots of the Bruins and had to show a decisive parade against Casey Mittelstadt, which brought the decision to win. The Bruins, on the other hand, fight for their playoff chances and have lost eight games in a row since the trade of their captain Brad Marchand.

The season of the Detroit Red Wings has so far been mixed, with an overall balance of 41 wins and 41 defeats as well as 9 overtime defeats. Their point percentage is 55.7 % and you have scored a total of 275 goals and conceded 464 goals.

The next challenge for the Red Wings is already around the corner when you compete against the St. Louis Blues again. Large adjustments are necessary for the current services to maintain the playoff hopes. Meanwhile, the Vegas Golden Knights have already qualified for the playoffs, despite a defeat against the Edmonton Oilers.

In the Eastern Conference, the Washington Capitals, which the same evening with Alexander Ovechkin, who scored his 891st NHL goal, take a place in the playoffs. Ovechkin are only missing three goals to reach Wayne Gretzky's record.

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