Young Talent and Early-Season Execution

Detroit rallied from 3–0 down in Seattle, with DeBrincat tying the game with 16 seconds left, but lost 4–3 in a shootout and took one point. The five-game point streak continues, though the slow start and 11–22 shot deficit through two periods drew concern; Detroit visits Vancouver on October 22, where the Canucks are on an eight-game skid and average a league-low 20.7 shots per game.