NHL roundup: Unlikely hero lifts Red Wings to 5th straight win

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Red Wings Extend Streak to Five

Emmitt Finnie scored the first two goals of his NHL career and added an assist as the Detroit Red Wings continued their early-season surge with a 4-2 win over the Edmonton Oilers.

Captain Dylan Larkin added two goals and two assists, maintaining his point streak through six games. John Gibson made 16 saves and assisted on Larkin’s second goal as Detroit (5-1-0) extended its winning streak to five.

For Edmonton, Leon Draisaitl and Noah Philp found the net, while Stuart Skinner stopped 20 shots. The Oilers (2-4-0) generated just three shots in the opening period, failing to recover after a sluggish start.

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Mammoth Take Down Bruins in Salt Lake City

Dylan Guenther scored the go-ahead goal in the third period as the Utah Mammoth earned a 3-2 win over the Boston Bruins, improving to a perfect 3-0-0 at home.

Clayton Keller contributed a goal and an assist, Logan Cooley added a tally, and Nick Schmaltz recorded two helpers. Goalie Vitek Vanecek stopped 24 shots to preserve the victory.

David Pastrnak scored both Boston goals, tying Ray Bourque for sixth on the Bruins’ all-time scoring list with 395 career goals. Joonas Korpisalo turned aside 24 shots in the loss. Bettors looking to analyze team momentum and moneyline value can review key tactics in the Bettor’s Handbook.

Canucks Jump Early, Hold Off Capitals

The Vancouver Canucks scored four times before Washington could respond, holding off a late push for a 4-3 road victory.

Tyler Myers notched a goal and an assist, while Elias Pettersson, Kiefer Sherwood, and Teddy Blueger also scored. Conor Garland added two assists as Thatcher Demko stopped 28 shots.

Ryan Leonard, Jakob Chychrun, and John Carlson fueled Washington’s rally attempt, but the Capitals fell short as their four-game win streak ended. The matchup served as a reminder of how momentum swings can shape totals and live lines — a concept explored in Live Betting Strategies.

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Donato, Bedard Lift Blackhawks in Overtime

Ryan Donato scored the game-winner 2:58 into overtime and added an assist as the Chicago Blackhawks edged the Anaheim Ducks 2-1.

Connor Bedard set up the deciding goal by collecting his own rebound behind the net and finding Donato for a quick finish. Spencer Knight made 38 saves, while Frank Nazar opened the scoring for Chicago midway through the third.

Anaheim forced overtime on a Mason McTavish power-play goal with 35.8 seconds left. Lukas Dostal recorded 28 saves, but the Ducks (2-5-0) dropped their second straight. Bettors comparing teams like Chicago and Anaheim can find advanced wagering breakdowns in Sportshub’s Sports Picks Sites guide.

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