Detroit Red Wings pulled off the upset to defeat New York Islanders. Detroit Red Wings entered the game as the underdog, with a 40% chance to win before the game started.
From the outset, Detroit Red Wings refused to go away, chipping away at New York Islanders's lead until Detroit Red Wings took their first lead during the middle stretches of the game. New York Islanders did not go quietly, recapturing the lead for themselves, until Detroit Red Wings regained control for good at the end of the game.