Detroit Red Wings pulled off the upset to defeat Edmonton Oilers. Detroit Red Wings entered the game as the underdog, with a 44% chance to win before the game started.
From the outset, Detroit Red Wings refused to go away, chipping away at Edmonton Oilers's lead until Detroit Red Wings took their first lead during the middle stretches of the game. Edmonton Oilers never recovered after losing the lead, and by the time the game ended, Detroit Red Wings had earned the upset.