What happened: The Detroit Red Wings staged a comeback to defeat the Montreal Canadiens 3-1 at Little Arena on March 19. Alex DeBrincat scored the go-ahead goal late in the third period off a turnover by Canadiens defenseman Mike Matheson. The official NHL account celebrated the victory as a remarkable comeback.
NHL·RECAP·March 20, 2026 01:02 PM ET
Red Wings Rally for 3-1 Comeback Win Over Canadiens
Crucial two points bolster Detroit's playoff push in Atlantic Division race.
Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Mar 201 min read
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