RECAP: Raymond's three-point night powers Red Wings past Blackhawks, 3-0

CHICAGO --Lucas Raymond had one goal and two assists for the Detroit Red Wings in a 3-0 shutout win over the Chicago Blackhawks on Saturday night at the United Center.

After the first two periods passed without a goal, Jakub Vrana, making his 2022-23 preseason debut, scored early in the third to give the Red Wings a 1-0 advantage. Detroit doubled its lead midway through the frame when Dylan Larkin found the back of the net, then Raymond added another insurance tally with 5:31 remaining in the game.
Alex Nedeljkovic started in goal for Detroit, making 14 saves through two periods before being replaced by Sebastian Cossa, who had seven saves in relief.
The Red Wings outshot the Blackhawks, 35-21, and killed all three Chicago power plays. With the win, Detroit improved its exhibition record to 2-2-0.
NEXT UP:After an off day Sunday, the Red Wings will face the Pittsburgh Penguins on Monday night at Little Caesars Arena. Puck drop is set for 7:30 p.m.
SCORING SUMMARY
Detroit 1, Chicago 0 (1:44, 3rd period)
After keeping up the pressure for more than 40 minutes, Detroit broke a scoreless tie when Raymond forced a turnover before feeding Vrana in the right faceoff circle, whose one-timer went past Blackhawks goalie Alex Stalock into the back of the net.

Detroit 2, Chicago 0 (11:46, 3rd period)
Larkin received a backhanded pass from Raymond, then slipped the puck between Stalock's legs for the goal.

Detroit 3, Chicago 0 (14:29, 3rd period)
Raymond, assisted by Moritz Seider and Vrana, scored on a rush for his third point of the night, sealing the road win for Detroit.

QUOTABLE
Red Wings head coach Derek Lalonde on his biggest takeaway from Saturday's game
"I liked the way we played defensively. We've given up one five-on-five goal in the last two games. We're limiting odd-man situations and we're doing a much better job of getting kills in our D-zone."
Lalonde on Detroit's physicality and intensity
"I liked the way we pushed back, which was important. A couple of times throughout that game, we stood up for teammates which I think is very important too. That goes a long way in trying to build something."
Lalonde on the impact of Vrana, Larkin and Raymond
"Their B-game was improved today. They did some things within their game to help us keep it out of the net. I'm glad they got rewarded by putting it in the net."
Raymond on improving from the start to finish
"It felt good. I think we didn't have a great start in the first period. But we got into it by playing a bit more physical and emotional in the second. I think it turned from there."
Raymond on his three-point game
"You can always improve, but it was a good night."