Petr Mrazek delivered a stellar performance with 18 saves, securing his first shutout of the season as the Detroit Red Wings shut out the Vegas Golden Knights 3-0 on Sunday.
Mrazek, making his third start since being acquired from Chicago at the trade deadline, stood firm in net to help Detroit snap a rough stretch of seven losses in their previous eight games.
Rookie defenseman Albert Johansson opened the scoring at 7:58 of the second period, netting his second career goal to give the Red Wings the lead. Lucas Raymond and Marco Kasper added insurance goals in the third period, sealing the win for Detroit.
Ilya Samsonov made 24 saves for Vegas, but the Golden Knights struggled offensively, dropping their fourth game in their last five outings.
Game Takeaways
Golden Knights: Vegas’ lead atop the Pacific Division has been reduced to five points. They wrapped up their road trip with a 1-1-2 record, while second-place Los Angeles continues to close the gap with five straight wins.
Red Wings: Detroit’s victory provides a much-needed boost before a four-game road trip. With playoff hopes still in sight after an eight-year drought, the Red Wings face a tough schedule, with 10 remaining 15 games on the road.
Key Moment
Raymond extended Detroit’s lead to 2-0 early in the third period, breaking an 11-game goal drought. Skating into the slot, he fired a shot past Samsonov’s glove, giving the Red Wings a comfortable cushion.
Key Stat
Mrazek’s shutout marked the 26th of his NHL career but only his second in the past four seasons, spanning 145 starts.
Looking Ahead
Vegas will return home to host the Boston Bruins on Thursday, while Detroit continues its schedule with a road game against the Washington Capitals on Tuesday.
