Edmonton Oilers pulled off the upset to defeat Detroit Red Wings. Edmonton Oilers entered the game as the underdog, with a 40% chance to win before the game started.
From the outset, Edmonton Oilers refused to go away, chipping away at Detroit Red Wings's lead until Edmonton Oilers took their first lead during the middle stretches of the game. Detroit Red Wings never recovered after losing the lead, and by the time the game ended, Edmonton Oilers had earned the upset.