Detroit Red Wings pulled off the upset to defeat Florida Panthers. Detroit Red Wings entered the game as the underdog, with a 36% chance to win before the game started.
From the outset, Detroit Red Wings refused to go away, chipping away at Florida Panthers's lead until Detroit Red Wings took their first lead during the middle stretches of the game. Florida Panthers did not go quietly, recapturing the lead for themselves, until Detroit Red Wings regained control for good at the end of the game.