Red Wings Stage Furious Rally But Wild Win With Late Goal

Kirill Kaprizov's third goal of the game gave Minnesota a 5-4 victory over Detroit.

Apr. 5, 2026 at 7:41pm

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The Detroit Red Wings made a furious comeback on Sunday, erasing a three-goal third-period deficit, but still lost 5-4 to the Minnesota Wild. Kirill Kaprizov's third goal of the game, a one-timer on the power play with 1:51 remaining, gave Minnesota the victory.

Why it matters

This loss is another tough one for the Red Wings, who are fighting to make the playoffs in the Eastern Conference. Despite the comeback effort, Detroit was unable to complete the rally and gain ground in the tight playoff race.

The details

The Red Wings fell behind 4-1 in the second period after Minnesota scored four unanswered goals. But Detroit stormed back in the third, with goals from Axel Sandin-Pellikka, J.T. Compher, and Patrick Kane to tie the game at 4-4. However, Kaprizov's late power-play goal gave the Wild the win.

  • The Red Wings opened the scoring at 1:40 of the first period with a goal from Albert Johansson.
  • Minnesota scored four goals in the second period to take a 4-1 lead.
  • The Red Wings scored three unanswered goals in the third period to tie the game at 4-4.
  • Kirill Kaprizov scored the game-winning goal for Minnesota with 1:51 remaining in the third period.

The players

Kirill Kaprizov

A forward for the Minnesota Wild who scored three goals in the game, including the game-winner.

Patrick Kane

A forward for the Detroit Red Wings who scored the game-tying goal in the third period.

Cam Talbot

The goaltender for the Detroit Red Wings who made 15 saves on 20 shots.

Filip Gustavsson

The goaltender for the Minnesota Wild who made the save on Patrick Kane's game-tying goal.

Vladimir Tarasenko

A forward for the Minnesota Wild who scored a goal in the second period.

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What they’re saying

“This loss is another of many recently for the Red Wings that will sting.”

— Ted Kulfan, Author

What’s next

The Red Wings will look to bounce back on their four-game homestand, as they continue to fight for a playoff spot in the Eastern Conference.

The takeaway

Despite a valiant comeback effort, the Red Wings were unable to complete the rally against the Wild, highlighting the challenges they face in the tight playoff race. This loss will sting, but the team will need to regroup and find a way to gain ground in the standings.