MONTREAL (AP) — Patrick Kane scored the game-winning goal in a shootout as Detroit defeated the Montreal Canadiens 5-4 in the regular-season finale Tuesday night, but the Red Wings were eliminated from playoff contention. .
The Red Wings entered the night tied with Washington for the second wild-card spot in the East with 89 points. However, the Capitals won the tiebreaker against Detroit and clinched the final playoff spot with a 2-1 victory over the Philadelphia Flyers on Tuesday.
Detroit missed the playoffs for eight straight seasons.
Daniel Sprong had a goal and an assist, and Moritz Seider, Joe Veleno and David Perron also scored for Detroit (41-32-9). The Red Wings had a dramatic 5-4 overtime victory over the Canadiens on their home ice the previous day.
James Reimer stopped 29 shots for Detroit.
Brendan Gallagher and July Slavkowski had goals and assists, and Alex Newhook and Cole Caufield also scored for Montreal (30-36-16). Kayden Primeau made 36 saves.
Canadiens fans got their first glimpse of an up-and-coming blueliner in the organization. Logan Mailloux made his NHL debut after spending the entire season with the Laval Rocket of the American Hockey League. The 21-year-old had one assist and earned his first NHL point.
Meanwhile, 20-year-old Lane Hutson, playing at the Bell Center for the first time, showed off his moves, received a big ovation, and recorded a crucial assist. He made his debut Monday in Detroit and recorded one assist.
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