Detroit Red Wings pulled off the upset to defeat Boston Bruins. Detroit Red Wings entered the game as the decided underdog, with a 26% chance to win before the game started.
From the outset, Detroit Red Wings refused to go away, chipping away at Boston Bruins's lead until Detroit Red Wings took their first lead during the middle stretches of the game. Boston Bruins did not go quietly, recapturing the lead for themselves, until Detroit Red Wings regained control for good toward the end of the game.