Larkin scores twice, Raymond’s three points, and more: 3 reasons why Detroit Red Wings won 4-2 over Winnipeg Jets

The Detroit Red Wings notched a huge 4-2 win over the league’s best team, the Winnipeg Jets, on Saturday night at the Canada Life Centre. With the win, the Red Wings extended their winning streak to four games under new coach Todd McLellan.

Lucas Raymond had three points (1G, 2A), Dylan Larkin scored twice, with Alex DeBrincat getting the other tally for the Detroit Red Wings. Meanwhile, Josh Morrissey and Nikolaj Ehlers had the goals for the Winnipeg Jets.

So, let’s take a look at the three main reasons why the Detroit Red Wings pulled out a huge 4-2 win over the Winnipeg Jets on Saturday night.

3 reasons why Detroit Red Wings won over Winnipeg Jets

#3 The Red Wings power play clicked

The Detroit Red Wings power play had a big night, going 2-for-3. Dylan Larkin and Lucas Raymond each scored with the man advantage, helping the Red Wings open a 2-0 lead early in the second period.

Entering the game, the Red Wings had the fifth-best power play in the league at 25.2%. The Wings proved their power play is for real, taking advantage of the Jets’ 19th-ranked penalty kill. As such, the Wings capitalized on a crucial opportunity, giving them an edge over a top-five team like Winnipeg.

#2 Larkin scores twice

Dylan Larkin had been struggling to score before the coaching change. Since Todd McLellan took over, Larkin has had a resurgence, notching seven points in his last five games.

The Detroit Red Wings captain has led the way on offense as the Red Wings seem to have rediscovered their scoring touch, providing crucial offensive support from the top six.

It’s worth mentioning that Alex DeBrincat also scored in the game, further providing offensive support for the Red Wings.

#1 Lucas Raymond’s three points

Speaking of resurging offensive players, Lucas Raymond notched three points in the game. His power play goal in the second period was a huge one, as it allowed the Wings to build more confidence in the game.

Raymond was also instrumental on the power play, setting up Larkin for the Wings’ first goal. The Wings need Raymond to continue anchoring the top six as the team looks to build momentum.

It’s also worth pointing out that Moritz Seider had three assists, with Patrick Kane chipping in two of his own. In total, the Red Wings’ top six scoring group was the deciding factor in giving Detroit two key points in the standings.

The Wings will get a couple of days off before taking on the Ottawa Senators on Tuesday night in a game that could draw the Wings even with the Senators in the Atlantic Division standings.