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The Detroit Red Wings hosted the Vancouver Canucks without its captain, due to the one-game suspension following Detroit’s 7-6 OT loss Thursday. But in a chippy affair between the two teams, the Red Wings notched their first victory of the season in a 3-1 rough and tumble game. The first period was very tame compared

The Detroit Red Wings will host the Vancouver Canucks on Saturday night 7:00 PM ET at LCA in Detroit, MI. This is the second of four straight home games to start the season for the Red Wings. Detroit Red Wings Notes The Red Wings opened the season with an entertaining 7-6 OT loss to the

I took my time writing this one about Detroit Red Wings captain Dylan Larkin and the suspension he received from the league Friday. On the one hand, I understood why they issued it. Yet on the other, it was another glaring problem with the NHL’s Player Safety Department. I also wanted to make sure I

I took my time writing this one about Detroit Red Wings captain Dylan Larkin and the suspension he received from the league Friday. On the one hand, I understood why they issued it. Yet on the other, it was another glaring problem with the NHL’s Player Safety Department. I also wanted to make sure I

The Detroit Red Wings AHL affiliate, the Grand Rapids Griffins, will open the 2021-22 season on Friday night at home against the Rockford Ice Hogs (Chicago)  Game time at Van Andel is            7:00 PM ET. On Saturday, the Griffins will travel to play the Milwaukee  Admirals (Nashville).  Game time is 

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On Thursday night, the Detroit Red Wings opened the 2021-22 season hosting the two-time defending Stanley Cup Champion Tampa Bay Lightning at LCA in Detroit, MI. The Red Wings gave up two three-goal leads and eventually lost a thrilling 7-6 game in overtime. Here are eight observations from the season opener. #1: Bertuzzi scores four

Tyler Bertuzzi scored four goals in the Detroit Red Wings overtime loss against the Tampa Bay Lightning. The Wings blew a three point lead in the third period. First Period The Red Wings had a four minute power play three minutes into the first, but they struggled to gain zone entry, never really finding any

Hockey season is finally upon us, and the Detroit Red Wings will begin their 2021-22 season by hosting last season’s Stanley Cup Champion, the Tampa Bay Lightning. The Opponent Tampa Bay is the best team in the league. They’ve won back-to-back Stanley Cups and they are primed for another deep run this season. The Lightning

It’s finally here–the first game of an 82-contest slog–and really, the next step in normalcy as Detroit Red Wings fans. 2020 saw the final 12 games wiped out, and 2021 was an abridged version of the normal season–56 games played in a geographically redrawn division. The results improved from the year prior but left the

With our season preview to be tomorrow morning prior to the Detroit Red Wings’ first regular season contest, here are the predictions from our staff regarding different topics for the season. With Lucas Raymond and Moritz Seider making the roster, it certainly will be of the more anticipated seasons in recent years. Will that transfer

The Detroit Red Wings re-signed Head Coach Jeff Blashill in the off-season, making him on of the longest tenured coaches in the NHL. An impressive feat, especially considering he has a losing record with the team. After helping Detroit limp through a rebuild, Blashill will finally be given the opportunity to guide a Red Wings

The NHL Central Division is strong at the very top, but the rest of the teams have low floors and high ceilings. 2021 promises to be an entertaining year for those in the Central. Colorado Avalanche Record Last Season: 39-13-4 Playoff Result: Lost in the Second Round Expectation This Season: Stanley Cup What to Expect

The opening night rosters for all 32 NHL teams were sent into the NHL offices Monday at 5:00 PM ET. Much speculation has been made about the Detroit Red Wings roster because the team had one veteran on a PTO, two players are coming back from major injuries, and several players have been nursing minor

Feb 27, 2021; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Detroit Red Wings right wing Bobby Ryan (54) is congratulated for scoring a goal during the first period against the Chicago Blackhawks at the United Center. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Wierzbicki-USA TODAY Sports Red Wings: Still Some Roster Decisions That Need Finalized by Alex Faber The Detroit Red Wings opted

The Detroit Red Wings exited the preseason with an even 4-4 record, and instead of giving more certainty about the roster, it created plenty of questions. The roster is nearly finalized, but some injuries and stellar prospect performances have made decisions quite difficult. Jakub Vrana’s absence in the lineup creates a longtime spot in the

Preseason games are now over and the management of the Detroit Red Wings have several important decisions to make.  There are a number of ways that General Manager Steve Yzerman and his team can go. Should the best players make the team out of training camp?  Should the team send  all waiver exempt players to

The Detroit Red Wings finished off its preseason with a matinee contest against the Buffalo Sabres. It would be the final tune up and audition for many players vying to stay with the big club before the season starts on Thursday. The Red Wings fell 3-1 in their preseason finale to Buffalo, and now the

  The Buffalo Sabres will host the Detroit Red Wings this afternoon at KeyBank Centre in Buffalo, NY.  The game is an afternoon matinee at 3:00 PM ET. This is the final preseason game for each team before final rosters are announced and the teams prepare for opening night. Detroit head coach Jeff Blashill indicated

The NHL’s Metro Division is shaping up to be one of the most competitive in the league. Let’s take a look at the teams of the east and see how they’ll match up against the Red Wings. Carolina Hurricanes Record Last Season: 36-12-8 Playoff Result: Lost in the Second Round Expectation This Season: the Stanley