Thu Oct 23 01:20:00 UTC 2025: ## Red Wings Soar, Oilers Stumble as Detroit Extends Win Streak

DETROIT – The Detroit Red Wings continued their impressive early-season surge, defeating the Edmonton Oilers 4-2 on Sunday thanks to a dominant performance led by Dylan Larkin and rookie sensation Emmitt Finne, who each scored twice. The victory marks Detroit’s fifth consecutive win after a season-opening loss, showcasing a renewed sense of hope for a team desperate to break a nine-year playoff drought.

Larkin, extending his point streak to six games, opened the scoring in the second period and later restored Detroit’s two-goal lead in the third after Edmonton’s Noah Philp temporarily narrowed the gap. Finne, a 2023 seventh-round pick, notched his first career goal to put Detroit ahead 2-0 and later sealed the win with an empty-netter. Goaltender John Gibson also played a crucial role, stopping 16 shots, including a key denial of Connor McDavid.

For the Oilers, the loss marks their third in a row, leaving them with a losing record early in the season. Superstar Connor McDavid’s goal drought now stretches to a career-long six games. Despite opportunities, including a late chance for Leon Draisaitl, Edmonton couldn’t find the back of the net with enough consistency. This loss also ends Edmonton’s seven game point-streak against Detroit.

The Red Wings are now focused on their next game at Buffalo on Wednesday night. The Oilers will look to rebound on Tuesday night when they visit Ottawa.

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