Detroit Red Wings center Michael Rasmussen (27) reacts with the fans after Detroit Red Wings defenseman Jeff Petry (46) scored a goal against the Toronto Maple Leafs during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024 in Detroit. (AP Photo/Lon Horwedel)
DETROIT (AP) — Jeff Petry scored his first two goals of the season and Ville Husso made 23 saves for his first victory in more than a year, helping the Detroit Red Wings beat the Toronto Maple Leafs 4-2 on Saturday night.
Petry hadn’t scored since April 11 against Pittsburgh. He had three goals in 73 games last season after being acquired during an off-season trade with Montreal.
Husso’s last victory came Dec. 12 of last season. He entered 0-4-2 this season.
Moritz Seider and Lucas Raymond also scored for the Red Wings, who won for just the second time in eight games. Raymond’s empty-netter was his 10th goal in the last 12 games.
Auston Matthews and Matthew Knies scored for Toronto. Joseph Woll made 22 saves.
Detroit Red Wings defenseman Jeff Petry (46) celebrates with his teammates after scoring a goal against the Toronto Maple Leafs during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024 in Detroit. (AP Photo/Lon Horwedel)
TAKEAWAYS
Maple Leafs: Typically one of the league’s top offensive teams, the Maple Leafs have scored three or fewer goals in six consecutive games.
Red Wings: Husso is technically the team’s third-string goalie — he had a stint in the American Hockey League this season — but continues to get starts with Cam Talbot and Alex Lyon injured.
KEY MOMENT
Petry’s second goal gave Detroit a 3-2 lead at 1:51 of the third period and came just 44 seconds after Knies tied it. Petry knocked in a rebound of J.T. Compher’s shot. That gave the 37-year-old defenceman the ninth multi-goal game of his career.
Toronto Maple Leafs right wing William Nylander (88) is held from behind by Detroit Red Wings right wing Patrick Kane (88) while trying to get a shot on goal against Red Wings goaltender Ville Husso (35) during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024 in Detroit. (AP Photo/Lon Horwedel)
KEY STAT
Matthews has 18 goals and 33 points in 25 career games against Detroit.
UP NEXT
Maple Leafs: Host the Buffalo Sabres on Sunday.
Red Wings: Host the Philadelphia Flyers on Wednesday.
Toronto Maple Leafs center Auston Matthews (34) gets pushed toward the Maple Leafs bench by defenseman Jake McCabe (22) after Matthews lost the blade on his right skate against the Detroit Red Wings during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024 in Detroit. (AP Photo/Lon Horwedel)Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Joseph Woll (60) stops a shot on goal by Detroit Red Wings right wing Patrick Kane (88) during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024 in Detroit. (AP Photo/Lon Horwedel)Detroit Red Wings right wing Jonatan Berggren (48) scuffles with Toronto Maple Leafs right wing Pontus Holmberg (29) who pulled off Berggren’s helmet during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024 in Detroit. (AP Photo/Lon Horwedel)Toronto Maple Leafs left wing Matthew Knies (23) celebrates with right wing Mitch Marner (16) after scoring a goal against the Detroit Red Wings during the third period of an NHL hockey game, Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024 in Detroit. (AP Photo/Lon Horwedel)Toronto Maple Leafs left wing Matthew Knies (23) celebrates with teammates on the bench after scoring a goal against the Detroit Red Wings during the third period of an NHL hockey game, Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024 in Detroit. (AP Photo/Lon Horwedel)Toronto Maple Leafs center Auston Matthews (34) gets pulled off the ice by his teammates on the bench after losing the blade on his right skate against the Detroit Red Wings during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024 in Detroit. (AP Photo/Lon Horwedel)Detroit Red Wings defenseman Jeff Petry (46) celebrates with his teammates after scoring a goal against the Toronto Maple Leafs during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024 in Detroit. (AP Photo/Lon Horwedel)Toronto Maple Leafs center Auston Matthews (34) celebrates after scoring a goal against the Detroit Red Wings during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024 in Detroit. (AP Photo/Lon Horwedel)
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