Rookie Postava earns his first NHL start and delivers a stunning performance, stopping McDavid and the Oilers' elite scorers in a shootout win.
Postava's Stunning Debut Lifts Wings Past Oilers in Shootout
October 27, 2026 · ← Back to rollups
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Mon, Oct 26 · Rogers Place · Record 5-4-3
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The Detroit Red Wings capped their four-game west coast road trip with a thrilling 4-3 shootout victory over the Edmonton Oilers on October 26, improving to 5-4-3 Detroit Hockey Now. In a remarkable first NHL start, rookie goaltender Michal Postava delivered a performance for the ages, keeping the game tied late in regulation before stopping McDavid, Draisaitl, and Nugent-Hopkins in the shootout @m_bultman. The Red Wings mounted a comeback from behind, with Dylan Larkin tying the game late to force overtime, and the team showed resilience throughout a tightly contested matchup against one of the league's hottest offenses.
Postava's journey from undrafted free agent signing to AHL standout to NHL hero in his first start represents a significant confidence boost for the young goaltender and the organization @RyanHanaWWP. The victory marked an impressive 2-1-1 record on the west coast trip, demonstrating the Wings' ability to compete on the road despite ongoing roster challenges. With the season now a quarter complete, Detroit sits at 13 points through 12 games, continuing to battle for consistency as they head into their next matchup against Chicago.
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