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Helene St. James   | Detroit Free Press Show Caption Hide Caption Dylan Larkin explains why he thinks Detroit Red Wings look better Dylan Larkin speaks after the Red Wings’ 3-1 loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning, Feb. 5, 2021. Helene St. James, Detroit Free Press The Detroit Red Wings emerged from their second test against

Helene St. James   | Detroit Free Press For a team as battered as the Detroit Red Wings, any small step is a positive. They came out with a solid start Friday at Amalie Arena as they took on the Tampa Bay Lightning for the second time in three days, even scoring the first goal. The

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Kirkland Crawford   | Detroit Free Press Show Caption Hide Caption Filip Zadina “so happy” to be back with Detroit Red Wings after COVID-19 Filip Zadina interview, Feb. 4, 2021 Helene St. James, Detroit Free Press Detroit Red Wings (2-7-2) vs. Tampa Bay Lightning (6-1-1) When: 7 p.m. Friday. Where: Amalie Arena in Tampa, Fla. TV: Fox Sports Detroit, ESPN+.

Ryan Ford | Detroit Free Press Today marks the 15th anniversary of Super Bowl XL, when the NFL’s biggest spectacle visited the city that was home to a franchise which had never qualified for it. (And, yes, still hasn’t.) On Feb. 5, 2006, the Pittsburgh Steelers defeated the Seattle Seahawks, 21-10, in front of 68,206

Helene St. James   | Detroit Free Press Show Caption Hide Caption Filip Zadina “so happy” to be back with Detroit Red Wings after COVID-19 Filip Zadina interview, Feb. 4, 2021 Helene St. James, Detroit Free Press Amid a rising number in positive COVID-19 tests around the NHL, the Detroit Red Wings are regaining players from

Helene St. James   | Detroit Free Press Show Caption Hide Caption Luke Glendening: Detroit Red Wings lack grit, fortittude Red Wings alternate captain Luke Glendening, Feb. 3, 2021. Helene St. James, Detroit Free Press If the Detroit Red Wings take a collective look in the mirror, they will see a team that hasn’t made good

Helene St. James   | Detroit Free Press The defending Stanley Cup champions pummeled the Detroit Red Wings in the first five minutes, then kept piling on the pain. As tough as it was going to be to take on the Tampa Bay Lightning on Wednesday at Amalie Arena, the Wings made it harder on themselves with

Helene St. James   | Detroit Free Press Show Caption Hide Caption Jeff Blashill: Getting guys back boosts Detroit Red Wings just in time Jeff Blashill interview, Feb. 2, 2021. Helene St. James, Detroit Free Press After spending the better part of the last two weeks under self-imposed room arrest, Robby Fabbri can’t wait to rejoin

Ryan Ford   | Detroit Free Press Show Caption Hide Caption How Dylan Larkin rated himself in 7-3 Red Wings loss at Dallas: “Lousy as a leader” Dylan Larkin interview following Red Wings’ 7-3 loss at Dallas. Jan. 28, 2021. Helene St. James, Detroit Free Press We just couldn’t help ourselves. We know we’re only three

Helene St. James   | Detroit Free Press Show Caption Hide Caption Jeff Blashill breaks down Detroit Red Wings 3-2 loss to Florida Panthers Jeff Blashill interview, Jan. 31, 2021. Helene St. James, Detroit Free Press The Detroit Red Wings emerged from the weekend encouraged by a couple of performances at home, and with the hope

Helene St. James   | Detroit Free Press Show Caption Hide Caption Dylan Larkin on Detroit Red Wings 3-2 loss to Panthers: We just played Dylan Larkin interview, Jan. 31, 2021. Helene St. James, Detroit Free Press Their lineup depleted of yet another top forward, the Detroit Red Wings responded with their best start of the

Helene St. James   | Detroit Free Press Show Caption Hide Caption Video: Red Wings GM Steve Yzerman on challenges of 2021 season Red Wings GM Steve Yzerman on challenges of COVID-19 shortened 2021 season. Dec. 22, 2020. Helene St. James, Detroit Free Press When the Detroit Red Wings started the 2021 season, the hope was

Helene St. James   | Detroit Free Press Show Caption Hide Caption Dylan Larkin learned “good lesson” in Detroit Red Wings’ 3-2 OT loss to Florida Dylan Larkin interview after Red Wings 3-2 OT loss to Florida. Jan. 30, 2021. Helene St. James, Detroit Free Press The Detroit Red Wings looked better at even strength, but

Helene St. James   | Detroit Free Press Show Caption Hide Caption How Dylan Larkin rated himself in 7-3 Red Wings loss at Dallas: “Lousy as a leader” Dylan Larkin interview following Red Wings’ 7-3 loss at Dallas. Jan. 28, 2021. Helene St. James, Detroit Free Press The Detroit Red Wings return to Little Caesars Arena

Stephen Hawkins  |  Associated Press DALLAS — Joe Pavelski scored his fourth goal of the season, Jake Oettinger stopped 20 shots in his first NHL start and the Dallas Stars beat the Detroit Red Wings, 7-3, on Thursday night to finish undefeated in their season-opening four-game homestand. Denis Gurianov had a goal and two assists

Helene St. James   | Detroit Free Press Show Caption Hide Caption Jeff Blashill on Jimmy Howard; how Red Wings are dealing with COVID protocol Jeff Blashill interview from Dallas. Jan. 28, 2021. Helene St. James, Detroit Free Press Help isn’t expected before the middle of next week, and that’s tinged with a good deal of

Helene St. James   | Detroit Free Press Through more than a decade with the Detroit Red Wings, Jimmy Howard was an NHL All-Star three times, the runner up for the Calder Memorial Trophy, and celebrated with the Stanley Cup. It was the second season after the 2008 championship that Howard emerged as the team’s starting

Bill Dow  |  Special to Detroit Free Press Free Press special writer Bill Dow continues his “where are they now” series about former Detroit Red Wings players. Today’s profile is on Joe Kocur: How we remember him Drafted by the Wings with the 88th overall pick in 1983, the Saskatchewan farm boy formed the “Bruise Brothers” with

The Detroit Red Wings want to get the puck to Bobby Ryan, which may be all the more vital if Dylan Larkin isn’t available. They seek to salvage what is left of their first road trip of the season when they take on Dallas on Thursday, two days after losing in overtime, 2-1. Larkin missed