Kane game-winner, team resilience and more: 3 reasons why Detroit Red Wings won 6-4 over Philadelphia Flyers

The Detroit Red Wings pulled out a 6-4 over the Philadelphia Flyers on Wednesday night at Little Caesars Arena. The Wings blew a 4-2 lead before coming back to win the game in the final moments.

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J.T. Compher, Alex DeBrincat, Michael Rasmussen, Joe Veleno, Patrick Kane and Lucas Raymond (EN) scored the goals for the Red Wings. Meanwhile, Travis Konecny opened the scoring for the Flyers with Noah Cates, Ryan Poehling and Owen Tippett adding the others.

Here’s a closer look at three reasons why Detroit defeated Philadelphia on Wednesday.

3 reasons why Detroit Red Wings won 6-4 over Philadelphia Flyers

#3. Special teams got the job done

The Red Wings went 1-for-3 on the power play and had a perfect 1-for-1 night on the penalty kill. In particular, the Wings did well in taking just a single penalty, limiting the number of opportunities the Flyers had with the man advantage.

It’s worth pointing out that the power play has been a strong point for the Red Wings. Entering Wednesday night’s action, the Red Wings were ranked eighth in the league with a 24.4% power play rating.

The 1-for-3 effort on Wednesday night continues to showcase the effectiveness of the Detroit power play.

#2. Team's resilience

Detroit had a 4-2 lead heading into the second intermission. However, Philadelphia stormed out of the gate in the third period, scoring twice within two minutes to tie the game.

While the Red Wings could have collapsed following their blown lead, the club regrouped and got the lead back off Patrick Kane’s fourth of the season.

The outcome highlights the Red Wings’ resilience. That resilience has been crucial as the Wings have had a frustrating season.

#1. Patrick Kane’s winner

With the Red Wings looking to take the lead back, Patrick Kane answered the call, taking a nifty pass from Moritz Seider, and beating Samuel Ersson for the game-winner.

Kane finished the game with two points (1G, 1A) while Dylan Larkin and Lucas Raymond added two points each on the night.

The Red Wings will get a break on Thursday before taking on the Montreal Canadiens on Friday night at home. The game is crucial as both teams are looking to escape the Atlantic Division cellar, potentially even moving back into playoff conversations.

About the author

Nestor is an NHL and MLB writer at Sportskeeda with over 10 years of experience. Growing up in Toronto, he became an avid Maple Leafs and Blue Jays fan, but also admires the New York Islanders and Los Angeles Dodgers for their dominance in the 80s. Holding an Economics and Education major, Nestor’s passion for writing and sporting events led him to take up reporting about the sport professionally.

Nestor credits the Leafs’ playoff runs in the early '90s as having a lasting impact on him. His favorite players are Doug Gilmour and Mike Bossy, as he feels they were tough, talented leaders, while Pat Burns is his favorite coach of all time for always preaching a fast-paced game.

Growing up in Canada, it was natural for Nestor to become interested in ice hockey and he played Minor Hockey as a teenager, which has given him a unique perspective on the sport. Nestor has mastered the art of how to best present facts and he also has a knack for knowing which sources can be trusted, and which can't for stories.

When he is not writing about Canada’s national passion, Nestor enjoys running and hiking.

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