The Detroit Red Wings and Columbus Blue Jackets entered overtime after 60 minutes of hard-fought hockey. It only took 15 seconds to decide a winner.
Captain Dylan Larkin and Tyler Bertuzzi broke in on a two-on-one rush; Larkin’s shot was stopped by goaltender Elvis Merzlikins, only to have it deflect past him courtesy of Bertuzzi:
In this game, your luck can change just that quickly.
Just 15 seconds into overtime, Dylan Larkin and Tyler Bertuzzi combine for the GAME WINNER. We're talking all about this one NOW on Red Wings LIVE Postgame. #LGRW pic.twitter.com/7U9yWp9OTq
— Bally Sports Detroit (@BallySportsDET) January 20, 2021
It was Bertuzzi’s 50th career goal, and eighth in the last ten games against Columbus.
