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Detroit Ices Winnipeg 5-2 - Recap

Robby Fabbri was the difference, potting a pair for Detroit on Thursday as the Red Wings skated off with a 5-2 victory over the Jets at Little Caesars Arena.

Detroit was an underdog by +186 and came through for bettors backing them. The game went OVER the consensus closing total of 6.0.

Detroit got goals from Robby Fabbri(2), Darren Helm, Filip Hronek, and Filip Zadina in the victory. Helm opened the scoring at 7:49 of the first period.

Jonathan Bernier turned in a 26-save effort for the Red Wings.

Winnipeg got a goal from Kyle Connor(2) in the loss, but it wasn't enough.

Winnipeg got a 29-stop effort from Connor Hellebuyck in the loss.

On the power play, Detroit went 2-for-4, while the Jets were 0-for-1 with the man advantage.

Detroit outshot Winnipeg 34-28 in the game.

Detroit heads into a battle against the Canadiens. Winnipeg, meanwhile, will have their next action against Philadelphia.