Detroit — Fans and players alike waited some 18 months for this game, this evening, and no one really went home disappointed.
Opening the home portion of the regular season Thursday at Little Caesars Arena, the Red Wings entertained their home fans for most of the night but saw Tampa ultimately rally and stun the Red Wings 7-6 in overtime.
Ondrej Palat scored the winner in overtime at 2 minutes, 43 seconds, stepping inside of Pius Suter and tapping in Victor Hedman's centering pass.
The Lightning overcame a 6-3 Wings' lead early in the third period.