NEWARK, N.J. -- Defenseman Mike Green scored with 1:42 remaining in overtime and the Detroit Red Wings overcame the loss of goaltender Jimmy Howard to injury in a 5-4 win against the New Jersey Devils at Prudential Center on Friday.
Green took a pass from Frans Nielsen in the right circle and used Devils defenseman Andy Greene as a screen before beating goaltender Cory Schneider to the far side.
Red Wings defeat Devils in overtime
Mike Green scores winner at 3:18; Detroit goalie Jimmy Howard leaves early with lower-body injury
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