DETROIT (Interstat) — Alex DeBrincat scored 36 seconds into overtime, lifting the Detroit Red Wings to a 4-3 victory over the Ottawa Senators on Sunday night at Little Caesars Arena. The hometown winger finished with a goal and an assist. Ottawa built a two-goal lead in the first period on scores from Drake Batherson and Dylan Cozens. Detroit responded with three straight, including second-period goals from Lucas Raymond and James van Riemsdyk, before Shane Pinto tied it for Ottawa late in the second. DeBrincat ended it in the extra session, giving Detroit its third straight win. The Red Wings improved to 30-20, while the Senators fell to 22-26.

DETROIT (Interstat) — In a game defined by momentum swings and a relentless push from the home team, Alex DeBrincat delivered the final blow against his former club. The Detroit Red Wings, erasing a two-goal deficit, defeated the Ottawa Senators 4-3 in overtime Sunday night at Little Caesars Arena. DeBrincat, the Farmington Hills, Michigan, native, ended the contest 36 seconds into the extra period, taking a feed from fellow Michigander Andrew Copp and snapping a wrist shot past Ottawa goaltender James Reimer for his 26th goal of the season. The goal capped a resilient effort by the Red Wings, who improved to 30-20, while the Senators fell to 22-26. The most critical phase of the game was Detroit’s second-period response. After being thoroughly outplayed in the opening frame and trailing 3-1, the Red Wings authored a dominant middle period to draw even, setting the stage for their overtime triumph. Ottawa stormed out of the gate, dictating play with a heavy forecheck and capitalizing on early opportunities. Drake Batherson opened the scoring at 4:26 of the first period, finishing a sequence with a wrist shot for his 19th goal, assisted by Fabian Zetterlund and Thomas Chabot. Just 39 seconds later, with the Senators on a power play, Dylan Cozens made it 2-0, converting a backhand chance for his 15th, with Brady Tkachuk and Batherson providing the helpers. Detroit stemmed the tide briefly when rookie defenseman Axel Sandin-Pellikka netted his sixth of the year at 7:16, wiring a wrist shot off a setup from Patrick Kane and Copp. Ottawa restored its two-goal cushion before the period ended, however, as Shane Pinto tipped in a Claude Giroux shot on the power play at 18:05, making it 3-1. The narrative flipped completely in the second period. The Red Wings, led by their top line and bolstered by a strong performance from goaltender John Gibson, who made 31 saves, seized control. They outshot Ottawa 18-6 in the period and erased the deficit. Lucas Raymond started the comeback at 12:06, taking a pass from Marco Kasper and beating Reimer with a wrist shot for his 15th. The Red Wings’ persistent pressure on the power play then paid off. With David Perron in the box for holding, Detroit’s top unit buzzed the Ottawa net. After a flurry of chances, James van Riemsdyk finally punched the puck across the line at 12:53 for his 13th, with Dylan Larkin and DeBrincat assisting, knotting the game at 3-3. The third period was a tense, back-and-forth affair with both teams having chances to win it in regulation. Ottawa’s best opportunity came on a late power play, but Gibson and Detroit’s penalty kill held firm. Reimer was equally stout at the other end, making several key stops among his 38 saves to force overtime. The extra session was brief. Detroit won the opening faceoff and maintained possession in the Ottawa zone. Copp collected the puck along the right-wing boards and found DeBrincat cutting into the high slot. The diminutive winger made no mistake, firing quickly to secure the second point for Detroit. The victory continued a positive trend for the Red Wings, who have now won seven of their last ten games. For Ottawa, the loss was a bitter repeat of recent frustration; it was their second overtime loss in as many nights, following a 6-5 defeat to Montreal on Saturday, and their third straight game decided after regulation. Key performances for the Senators included Batherson, the Fort Wayne, Indiana, native who had a goal and an assist, and Cozens of Whitehorse, Canada, who also tallied a goal. For Detroit, Copp of Ann Arbor, Michigan, was instrumental with two assists, including the overtime winner, while captain Dylan Larkin of Waterford, Michigan, added an assist and was a force at both ends of the ice. The game’s result aligned with the projection from National Statistical’s game simulator, which forecast a 4-2 Detroit win. The Red Wings entered as pregame favorites with a -1.5 spread, and the total score of 7 went over the closing over/under line of 6.5. Detroit’s probability of winning was pegged at 54.30 percent by the ELO system. The season series is now even at one win apiece, with Detroit having also won 5-3 in Ottawa on Jan. 5. The teams will not meet again until Feb. 26 in Ottawa. The Red Wings continue a challenging stretch of their schedule, heading on the road to face the Toronto Maple Leafs on Wednesday. The Senators, meanwhile, look to halt their skid when they travel to face the Columbus Blue Jackets on Tuesday.

Red Wings Host Senators in Sunday Matinee DETROIT (Interstat) — The Detroit Red Wings look to continue their push up the standings when they host the Ottawa Senators in a Sunday matinee at Little Caesars Arena on Jan. 18, 2026. The Red Wings (29-20-0) enter the contest with a seven-point advantage over the struggling Senators (22-24-0) in the overall league standings. Detroit has won four of its last five games, including a 4-2 victory over San Jose on Friday night. Captain Dylan Larkin scored a goal and fired six shots on net in that win, continuing a strong stretch where he has recorded points in five of his last eight appearances. Ottawa arrives after an offensive explosion, having routed the New York Rangers 8-4 on Wednesday. Captain Brady Tkachuk led the charge with a four-point night (one goal, three assists) and six shots. Despite that win, the Senators have lost seven of their last 11 games. This matchup is a quick rematch of a Jan. 5 meeting in Ottawa, which Detroit won 5-3. Larkin scored a goal in that victory, while Tkachuk also found the net for the Senators. Tkachuk remains the focal point for Ottawa, with nine points (three goals, six assists) in his last 12 games. His physical, high-volume shooting style will test a Detroit defense that has allowed just seven goals over its last four wins. The Red Wings have found success at home lately, going 6-2-0 in their last eight games at Little Caesars Arena. Ottawa has struggled on the road, with a 2-3-0 record in its last five away from home. According to National Statistical’s game simulator, the projected final score is Detroit 4, Ottawa 2. Following this game, Detroit begins a three-game road trip in Toronto on Wednesday. Ottawa travels to face the Columbus Blue Jackets on Tuesday. The two teams will meet again in Ottawa on Feb. 26.