Red Wings edge Flyers, extend Philadelphia’s season-opening losing streak
DETROIT (Interstat) — Andrew Copp scored with 4:38 remaining, lifting the Detroit Red Wings to a 2-1 win over the Philadelphia Flyers on Thursday night at Little Caesars Arena. Daniil Tarasov stopped 17 of 18 shots for Detroit, which improved to 2-5-0. Matvei Michkov gave Philadelphia a first-period lead with a wrist shot. Anton Johansson tied the game in the second period, with Dylan Larkin and Justin Faulk assisting. Copp then scored in the third, assisted by Michael Rasmussen and Nate Danielson. Anton Johansson finished with a goal, four penalty minutes and three hits. Detroit’s Lucas Raymond had two shots and two hits, while Nate Danielson added an assist and one hit. Philadelphia’s Noah Cates recorded one shot and two hits. Tyson Foerster took two penalties for the Flyers. The announced attendance at Little Caesars Arena was 17,551. Philadelphia, now winless in nine games to open the season, next hosts Ottawa on Saturday. Detroit hosts San Jose on Saturday.