The Detroit Red Wings overcame a 3-1 third-period deficit to beat the Columbus Blue Jackets 4-3 in overtime on Saturday at Little Caesars Arena. Alex DeBrincat scored the game-winner at 1:50 of overtime, capping a comeback fueled by third-period goals from Ben Chiarot and Moritz Seider. The loss marked the second straight overtime defeat for Columbus after holding a third-period lead.
Game Overview
The Columbus Blue Jackets took a commanding 3-1 lead into the third period, but the Detroit Red Wings mounted a comeback to secure a 4-3 overtime victory on November 22, 2025, at Little Caesars Arena. Attendance was 19,515. The Red Wings improved to 13-8-1, while the Blue Jackets fell to 11-8-3.
Key Moments
In the first period, Adam Fantilli scored at 13:18 on a 5-on-3 power play, beating Cam Talbot with a wrist shot from the left circle for a 1-0 lead. His seventh goal in eight games extended his hot streak.
The second period saw Lucas Raymond tie it 1-1 at 0:36 with a backhand after a clearing attempt by Ivan Provorov hit a linesman. Miles Wood responded 18 seconds later at 0:54, redirecting Denton Mateychuk's shot for a 2-1 advantage. The period ended with Columbus dominating possession.
Zach Werenski made it 3-1 at 8:38 of the third on a 4-on-4 play, flipping a wrist shot over Talbot's glove after a pass from Provorov. Werenski, playing in his hometown, extended his point streak to six games with 10 points.
Detroit rallied late: Chiarot scored at 10:23 on a loose puck in the slot for 3-2, his second goal of the season. Talbot then denied Sean Monahan on a shorthanded breakaway at 12:45. Seider tied it at 13:25 with a wrist shot from the point, two seconds after Charlie Coyle's penalty expired.
In overtime, DeBrincat beat Fantilli down the wing and flipped the puck over Jet Greaves' shoulder at 1:50 for his sixth goal in six games. Patrick Kane recorded two assists.
Goaltending and Reactions
Greaves made 29 saves in the overtime loss, his fourth start in seven games (4-0-3). Talbot stopped 30 or 31 shots for the win.
Blue Jackets coach Dean Evason downplayed the blown lead: "I’m not focused on it. We’re looking for consistency in all periods." He noted Columbus's 7-0-2 record when leading after two.
Red Wings coach Todd McLellan praised the resilience: "We’ve also had games where we have really showed resilience in those situations. We did that again today."
DeBrincat said, "That’s huge -- those are the games you have to learn how to win."
The Blue Jackets have been outscored 17-6 in the third period over their past 11 games. Columbus faces Washington on Monday; Detroit visits New Jersey.