Marco Kasper's OT Goal Keeps Red Wings' Playoff Hopes Alive

In a thrilling overtime victory, rookie Marco Kasper led the Detroit Red Wings to a 4-3 win against the Tampa Bay Lightning, keeping their slim playoff hopes alive. Kasper scored both the tying goal late in regulation and the game-winner in overtime, marking his 17th and 18th goals of the season. The Red Wings, now at 37-35-7 with 81 points, are tied with the Columbus Blue Jackets and New York Rangers but remain at risk of elimination if the Montreal Canadiens win their next game. Alongside Kasper's standout performance, Patrick Kane and Tyler Motte contributed goals, while goaltender Alex Lyon made 23 saves in his first start in seven games. Despite their win, the Red Wings face a challenging path to the playoffs, needing to secure victories in their remaining games while hoping for Canadiens losses. The Lightning's Gage Goncalves stood out with two goals, but the loss marked a setback in their playoff positioning as well.