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LAS VEGAS — Derek Lalonde did the math — aptly, considering he was on a college campus — and came to the conclusion the Detroit Red Wings can still pass. They need to win their remaining game on this trip, Thursday at the Vegas Golden Knights, after coming out of the first two games with

Free Press sports columnists Carlos Monarrez and Shawn Windsor debate about almost everything, especially for their podcast, “Free Press Sports with Carlos & Shawn.” They’ve seen a lot of Detroit sports in recent years, which means they’ve seen … a lot of rebuilding. Here, the guys discuss what, if anything, fans around here have to

TEMPE, Ariz. — Ville Husso will start the next game for the Detroit Red Wings — and given the state of their backups, his workload could keep being heavy. The Wings wrap up this trip Thursday at the Vegas Golden Knights, under increased pressure to win after coming up short on the first two stops.

TEMPE, Ariz. — The Detroit Red Wings had the crowd on their side as they played in a college-sized arena. Their game Tuesday at Mullett Arena offered a setting unique in the NHL, with seating capacity less than a third of most arenas. The stands were heavy on ready and white — with a smattering of empty

DENVER — One game into this trip, and it’s pretty much down to a salvage operation in the desert. The Detroit Red Wings focused on positives as they headed towards a Tuesday game at the Arizona Coyotes, who have lost nine in a row. The Wings have lost two in a row, schooled to the

DENVER — The Detroit Red Wings weren’t even able to make a game of it. Other than a good first handful of minutes Monday, they were thoroughly outperformed by the Colorado Avalanche, who ran up a five-goal lead before the Wings gave their fans at Ball Arena something to cheer. Avs fans cheered loudest and longest,

DENVER — Goaltender Alex Nedeljkovic will remain in the Detroit Red Wings‘ system after clearing waivers. General manager Steve Yzerman placed Nedeljkovic on waivers Sunday, and no team put in a claim for him by Monday’s 2 p.m. deadline. While Nedeljkovic stays on the payroll, it enabled the Wings to assign him to the minors,

DENVER — Goaltender Alex Nedeljkovic will remain in the Detroit Red Wings‘ system after clearing waivers. General manager Steve Yzerman placed Nedeljkovic on waivers Sunday, and no team put in a claim for him by Monday’s 2 p.m. deadline. While Nedeljkovic stays on the payroll, it enabled the Wings to assign him to the minors,

As the Detroit Red Wings enter the second half of the season, they do so with an urgency to prove something. They begin a three-game trip Monday at the Colorado Avalanche, who are trying to ensure they return to the playoffs to defend the Stanley Cup they hoisted last spring. It’s as good a challenge

Detroit Red Wings general manager Steve Yzerman placed another veteran on waivers, again showing a willingness to cut loose a player not performing to expectations. Goaltender Alex Nedeljovic went to waivers Sunday afternoon, two days before his conditioning stint in the minors would have expired. If Nedeljkovic clears, he can be assigned to the minors.

The proof for first-year head coach Derek Lalonde that the Detroit Red Wings have progressed since last season lies in how many complete games they have played. Their 18-15-7 record at the midpoint has them only two points ahead of where they were last season (18-17-5). But their goal differential entering Saturday sat at minus-10,

DETROIT ― It was only one game, but those hoping the Blue Jackets finish with the best odds to win the “Connor Bedard Sweepstakes” in the 2023 NHL draft lottery might’ve felt a chill go through their spine Saturday night. It wasn’t the Blue Jackets’ nail-biting 4-3 victory over the Detroit Red Wings at Little Caesar’s

A homestand that showed the worst and best of the Detroit Red Wings ended with a thriller. It was late to come Saturday at Little Caesars Arena, with the Wings spotting the Columbus Blue Jackets a four-goal lead, but the deficit was down to one with four minutes to play. Their rally came up just

A home stand that showed the worst and best of the Detroit Red Wings ended with a thriller. It was late to come Saturday at Little Caesars Arena, with the Wings spotting the Columbus Blue Jackets a four-goal lead, but the deficit was down to one with four minutes to play. Their rally came up

Derek Lalonde recalled something Steve Yzerman told him about Robby Fabbri: You’re going to like him. Video and Yzerman’s word were all Lalonde had to go on for the first three months of the season, while Fabbri rehabilitated from his third major knee surgery. But now the proof is coming in spades, as Fabbri’s return

The Detroit Red Wings played more to the defensive style they needed as they took on a formidable opponent. After looking tired in their previous outing, the Wings played with the energy befitting a contest against the Toronto Maple Leafs, who made their second appearance of the season Thursday at Little Caesars Arena. They staved

Moritz Seider is big on showing up with a smile. He’s appreciative of what he gets to do, even when some days are more fun than others. His second season as the Detroit Red Wings‘ top defenseman has not been as statistically impressive as his first year, which ended with Seider beaming next to the

Show Caption Hide Caption Detroit Red Wings: Moritz Seider ‘has definitely taken steps in right direction’ Detroit Red Wings Moritz Seider, Jake Walman and Derek Lalonde, January 11, 2023 in Detroit. Helene St. James, Detroit Free Press Detroit Red Wings (17-15-7) vs. Toronto Maple Leafs (26-9-7) When: 7 p.m. Thursday. Where: Little Caesars Arena in Detroit. TV: ESPN.

Derek Lalonde described it as, “maybe our worst game of the year.” The Detroit Red Wings wanted to flip the tight games they had been losing over the past week, and instead ended up getting into a scoring race — one they want to avoid when they host the Toronto Maple Leafs on Thursday. But correcting

Their offense clicked, but defensively the Detroit Red Wings left much to be desired. The Wings scored first and built a lead Tuesday at Little Caesars Arena, but they were resoundingly sloppy against the Winnipeg Jets, squandering a three-goal edge. The Wings ultimately were able to prevail, 7-5, ending a three-game losing streak. Jake Walman,