The Minnesota North Stars emerged victorious over the Detroit Red Wings, 4 to 2, on January 16, 1988.
1st period
DET
MNS
Bob Probert (PP) assisted by Steve Yzerman and Gerard Gallant
1
0
Frantisek Musil (SH) assisted by Brian Bellows
1
1
Basil McRae (EV) assisted by Emanuel Viveiros
1
2
3rd period
DET
MNS
Dave Archibald (EV) assisted by Brian MacLellan
1
3
Dave Gagner (EV) assisted by Brian MacLellan and Dave Archibald
1
4
Jim Nill (EV) assisted by Brent Ashton
2
4