Detroit Free Press

The Detroit Red Wings head back on the road for their second multi-game trip this month with a lingering memory of what happened on the last one. They start a four-game journey Monday at Columbus on a 4-1 roll, built largely at home but begun with little reminder of how quickly things change. Near the

As Washington Capitals forward Alex Ovechkin climbs the list of all-time NHL goal scorers, his accomplishment has prompted reflections on Russians who have starred in the best hockey league in the world. Specifically, the question for this Detroit Red Wings mailbag centers on Ovechkin and former Wings forward Sergei Fedorov. Reader Aster W. wrote to

The Detroit Red Wings had a full lineup for the first time when they met the Montreal Canadiens for the last time. Captain Dylan Larkin scored his second overtime goal of the season, capping the night with a 3-2 victory to end the season series between the Original Six members on Saturday at Little Caesars

They came out with jetpacks on their backs, and for the first half of the first period cut through the Washington Capitals’ defense like a wire through cheese. They were quicker to the puck and to the boards and when they had the chance to shoot, well, they fired away without hesitation. It was the kind

Blame the power play for why the Detroit Red Wings will host the Montreal Canadiens on Saturday at Little Caesars Arena seeking to start a new winning streak. They had multiple opportunities Thursday night, including nearly a minute and a half with two extra skaters, but came away emptyhanded. The Wings went 0-for-4 on power plays

The Detroit Red Wings’ penalty killers kept the game close; the power play units did not make it close enough. The Wings’ three-game winning streak ended Thursday at Little Caesars Arena when the Washington Capitals used two quick goals to claim a 2-0 victory. Zach Fucale made 21 saves to earn the distinction of being the

Part of being a good team is knowing how to win in different situations, and the Detroit Red Wings demonstrated an example of that the last time they played they played the Washington Capitals. The teams meet again Thursday at Little Caesars Arena, two weeks after the Wings rallied from a two-goal deficit to win

What if I told you the Detroit Red Wings look like a playoff team? You might have laughed at me before the season started. You probably wouldn’t have believed me after the season opener, when they blew three-goal leads twice and lost in overtime to the Tampa Bay Lightning. But now? After Tuesday night’s impressive

What an entertaining performance the Detroit Red Wings and Edmonton Oilers put on Tuesday at Little Caesars Arena. It was a high-energy game that pitted the Wings against one of the top teams in the NHL. The Wings played a confident, well-executed style that led to a 4-2 victory and their first three-game winning streak

Ken Holland remembers the first time he met Steve Yzerman: It was at training camp with the Detroit Red Wings in 1983, a few months after Yzerman had been drafted by Jimmy Devellano. “There’s this player out there, I wasn’t sure how to pronounce his name,” Holland said earlier this month. “There was a Y and

Dylan Larkin’s voice was raw with emotion as he addressed his absence after a week away from the Detroit Red Wings. “I had to be home for a family emergency,” Larkin said, after his first appearance in four games Sunday. “I had to be with my family. It’s a private matter.” Larkin left the Wings

The Detroit Red Wings celebrated the return of their captain and with that, a return to form. They looked more like the confident bunch that had such a solid start to the season Sunday, playing a balanced game against the Vegas Golden Knights at Little Caesars Arena. Ten Wings had points and Thomas Greiss came

Captain Dylan Larkin returned to the Detroit Red Wings after being away for a week for personal reasons. Larkin was on the ice when his teammates took the ice Sunday at Little Caesars in preparation for hosting the Vegas Golden Knights. It was Larkin’s first game since Oct. 30. With Larkin ready to return, Joe

BUFFALO, N.Y. — The Detroit Red Wings head home feeling much better about themselves thanks to a big rally. There was much to like in Saturday’s 4-3 victory at KeyBank Center against the Buffalo Sabres: Rookie Moritz Seider scoring in overtime, rookie Lucas Raymond earning three assists, Tyler Bertuzzi scoring twice in the third period,

BUFFALO, N.Y. — The Detroit Red Wings were in need of a confidence boost as they finished up their first big road trip of the season. They earned it, with rookie Moritz Seider scoring his first NHL goal in overtime to secure a 4-3 victory against the the Buffalo Sabres on Saturday at KeyBank Center. Tyler

A highly unusual situation with Dylan Larkin is entering its second week, as the Detroit Red Wings remain without their captain. Larkin has not been on the ice with teammates since playing Oct. 30 at Toronto, with the team saying he is away for personal reasons. “I don’t see any reason to talk about our internal

The Detroit Red Wings and Washington Capitals, who eight months ago swapped underperforming first-round picks, can commiserate over losing those players to major surgery. The Capitals announced Friday former Wings forward Mantha underwent shoulder surgery and is out indefinitely. Mantha had two goals and four assists in 10 games. (One of the assists came Oct. 27

BOSTON — A little more than a week has passed since the Detroit Red Wings swaggered away from a road game following a rally to win a close game. Now they limp into Buffalo to finish a road trip that has left them reeling. “In Montreal, we just weren’t good, we just played a really bad

BOSTON — A little more than a week has passed since the Detroit Red Wings swaggered away from a road game following a rally to win a close game. Now they limp into Buffalo to finish a road trip that has left them reeling. “In Montreal, we just weren’t good, we just played a really bad

BOSTON — The Detroit Red Wings were without their captain and without much composure. Thursday night at TD Garden showcased what a difference special teams make. Boston Bruins captain Patrice Bergeron broke out of a slump with four goals as the Bruins defeated the Red Wings, 5-1. The loss extended the Wings’ winless streak to four games;