DETROIT—Phillip Danault scored 1:12 into overtime for his second goal of the game, and the Los Angeles Kings handed the Detroit Red Wings their first loss with a 5–4 victory on Oct. 17.
Danault’s winning shot in front hit a defender’s skate and bounced into the net.
Anze Kopitar had a goal and an assist, giving him 47 points in 42 games against Detroit. That’s the second-most among active players, trailing only Chicago star Patrick Kane at 56 points.
Adrian Kempe supplied his fourth goal and assisted on Kopitar’s goal. Gabriel Vilardi also scored for the Kings (2–2–0). Jonathan Quick made 29 saves.
Phillip Danault (24) of the Los Angeles Kings celebrates his game winning overtime goal with teammates to beat the Detroit Red Wings 5–4 at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Oct. 17, 2022. (Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
Wings forward Oskar Sundqvist scored in the final minute of regulation to send the game into overtime. David Perron had two goals and an assist for Detroit (2–0–1), and Adam Erne added a goal. Ville Husso made 31 saves….