The Detroit Red Wings have not had the best start to the 2026-27 NHL season. Detroit has struggled on the ice and is dealing with off-ice drama. But there is one thing this team can rely on. Moritz Seider will come up big when they need him most.

The Edmonton Oilers were applying pressure on rookie goalie Michal Postava on Monday night. However, Seider took away Edmonton's biggest offensive threat. The Red Wings star shadowed Connor McDavid all over the ice. He denied multiple scoring chances and eventually took the puck out of the defensive zone near the end of the second period.

If anyone was in doubt as to the quality of Moritz Seider, this shift vs McDavid just shows his strength and HockeyIQ. Tracked him the whole way and not only won the puck back, but took that pressure away. Brilliant play from our Deutsche warrior #LGRW pic.twitter.com/mkieZOXFAE

— James Phoenix (@JPhoenix7) October 27, 2026

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This could have been a disaster for the Red Wings. Had McDavid and the Oilers scored, it would have put Detroit at a deficit entering the third period. McDavid is certainly capable of it, too. The Edmonton captain already has a point in this contest. Furthermore, he leads all skaters with 34 points through 12 games.

This is a developing story. More information to come.