Detroit Free Press

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

BOSTON — Dylan Larkin’s absence from the Detroit Red Wings lineup is stretching toward a week as they continue their road trip without their captain. Coach Jeff Blashill said Thursday morning Larkin “is away for personal reasons, and I’ll leave it at that.” The Wings face their third game of the trip with an evening match against

BOSTON — The Detroit Red Wings ended practice with a little gathering on the ice at TD Garden, not that much needed to be said. They know they must compete better, Thursday when they take on the Bruins, than the uninspired effort put forth at Montreal. “We were just bad,” defenseman Moritz Seider said. “It was

Ten games into their season, the Detroit Red Wings have shown that when they are their best, they are fun to watch. They head into Boston smarting from an uninspired 3-0 loss in Montreal that leaves them 4-4-2 through 10 against. But that shutout stands in contrast to the fight they’ve shown most nights. “I

Considering not even two weeks had passed since they were shown the door in Montreal, the Detroit Red Wings didn’t look like they had learned a thing. They fell behind early Tuesday at Bell Centre, and deservedly so as they struggled to match the Canadiens’ energy. The Wings settled down, but they never really threatened

The Detroit Red Wings will be without two-thirds of their top line Tuesday at Montreal. Coach Jeff Blashill said after the morning skate at Bell Centre captain Dylan Larkin will miss the game “for personal reasons.” Tyler Bertuzzi will miss his second straight game of the trip because his decision not to get vaccinated for

The Detroit Red Wings make their second foray to Bell Centre eager to prove their first one was a one-off. That could be made more difficult given there’s some uncertainty surrounding the lineup, but whoever is in uniform Tuesday, the message is to stay out of the penalty box. That’s what marred the Oct. 23

Joe Veleno has a story to remember, about the time he carpooled to work with his boss. When the call came that the Detroit Red Wings needed him in Canada, Veleno drove from Grand Rapids to Little Caesars Arena, got the COVID-19 test needed to cross the border, and then accepted a ride to Toronto

The Detroit Red Wings got big performances out of their youngsters but ran out tricks as they tried to extend their point streak. The young players were on display as the Wings took on the Toronto Maple Leafs on Halloween eve. The Wings pulled themselves back into the game — their third in four days

The Detroit Red Wings head off on a four-game road trip with a determination they haven’t had in several seasons. They ride a three-game point streak into Saturday’s game in Toronto, buoyed by another example that sticking to their plan pays off. They had to settle for one point in Friday’s 3-2 overtime loss to the

The Detroit Red Wings face their second test without one of their best players as they foray into Canada for a pair of games. Tyler Bertuzzi’s decision not to get the COVID-19 vaccine means he cannot cross the border under current regulations. The Wings are at Toronto on Saturday, and at Montreal on Tuesday. During

The Detroit Red Wings got a huge goal from a newcomer as they fought back from another deficit, cheered on by a lively Friday night crowd. Their contest against the Florida Panthers at Little Caesars Arena was a short respite at home before they head to Toronto on Saturday. The Wings fell behind by a

The Detroit Red Wings have emphasized support systems this week in light of the appalling news surrounding the Chicago Blackhawks. A report detailing allegations by a Chicago Blackhawks player of being sexually assaulted by a video coach during the 2010 playoffs revealed that numerous members of the organization’s front office at the time were informed

WASHINGTON — These Detroit Red Wings believe in themselves, believe they are a better team, believe they can win. They return home for a brief appearance Friday against the Florida Panthers riding a two-game winning streak. Wednesday’s game against the Washington Capitals was the best demonstration yet of how different the Wings are from the

WASHINGTON — The Detroit Red Wings overcame early trouble to earn a victory against a talented foe. A couple of penalties forced the Wings to play from behind Wednesday against the Washington Capitals at Capital One Arena, but they stayed patient, fought their way to a tie, and then captain Dylan Larkin celebrated a 3-2

WASHINGTON — The Detroit Red Wings returned to Washington with sorry memories and sound optimism. They hurried to get out of the nation’s capital March 12, 2020, departing hours after the NHL had paused the season because of COVID-19 and hours before their scheduled game against the Capitals. “The night before we weren’t sure what was

Dana Gauruder |  Special to Detroit Free Press Teammates come and go in prosports but Dylan Larkin admits that playing against Anthony Mantha for the first time will be a little odd. They often formed two-thirds of the Detroit Red Wings’ top line before Mantha was dealt to the Washington Capitals at the trade deadline

CHICAGO — There’s no player who makes the Detroit Red Wings smile quite like Tyler Bertuzzi — and they miss him when he can’t be in their lineup. He’s their leading scorer, but it’s the way he scores that makes those around him laugh. His team-leading sixth goal didn’t even involve a shot on net

CHICAGO — Lucas Raymond keeps backing up Steve Yzerman’s faith in him, keeps proving he belongs in the Detroit Red Wings’ lineup. It’s an impressive accomplishment for a rookie, especially one who is 19 and adjusting to the North American pro game. Raymond, the No. 4 overall pick in 2020, is second on the Wings

CHICAGO — Lucas Raymond continued his impressive rookie season, delivering a four-point performance for the Detroit Red Wings. Raymond became the first Wings player aged 19 or younger to score a hat trick since Steve Yzerman on April 30, 1985. Raymond, drafted by Yzerman, also set up a goal by Tyler Bertuzzi as the Wings