ST. PAUL, Minn — The Detroit Red Wings left Xcel Energy Center at a disadvantage. They didn’t get any points to bank toward their playoff hopes and could lay much of the blame for the 7-4 loss to the Minnesota Wild on special teams. The Wings wasted four power play opportunities before converting, and by
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St. Paul, Minnesota — This game sure did start well for the Red Wings, but gradually, not so much. Then it came back a little bit, the Wings made it interesting, but ultimately, a tough loss. Minnesota rookie Matt Boldy, an alumni of the Plymouth Township-based United States National Team Development Program, earned his first
ST. PAUL, Minn. — Two goals the first four minutes and a late charge didn’t add up to much for the Detroit Red Wings. Their attempt to stoke their post-All Star break momentum was thwarted by the Minnesota Wild Monday at XCel Energy Center with a 7-4 loss. The Wings (22-22-6) were let down by special
St. Paul, Minnesota — This game sure did start well for the Red Wings, but gradually, not so much. Then it came back a little bit, the Wings made it interesting, but ultimately, a tough loss. Minnesota rookie Matt Boldy, an alumni of the Plymouth Township-based United States National Team Development Program, earned his first
ST. PAUL, Minn. — They haven’t moved in together because one finds the other one on the grumpy side, but professionally, they couldn’t be happier to be working together. Gemel and Givani Smith were both on the Detroit Red Wings’ lineup roster posted Monday morning at XCel Energy Center for the first time since the Wings claimed
St. Paul, Minn. — Gemel Smith is four years older than his brother Givani, so the chances for them to be on the same team together growing up in Toronto were minimal. But that all changed Monday when they skated for the Red Wings, playing on the same line, no less. Gemel, 27, and Givani, 23, were on
Among the encouraging trends for the Detroit Red Wings as they approach the middle of February with April on their minds: their recent success on the road. They play at the Minnesota Wild on Monday, come home, and then play at the New York Rangers Thursday. Both teams entered the week above the the playoff
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Bill Dow | Special to Detroit Free Press Before Mark Howe left the shadow of his father, Gordie, and became a fellow Hockey Hall of Famer, at age 16 he became the youngest player to win an Olympic hockey medal when the U.S. team unexpectedly beat Czechoslovakia and went on to win silver at the
Detroit — The Red Wings are about to tackle a gauntlet that is pretty remarkable. Beginning with Monday’s game in Minnesota, the Wings are embarking on a seven-game segment in which they face seven of the top eight teams in the NHL: ► Monday at Minnesota (29-11-3, 61 points); ► Thursday at New York Rangers (30-13-4, 64
The latest edition of the NHL Stat Corner looks at the Calgary Flames getting back to shutting teams out while the New York Islanders had themselves an outburst a couple of games ago. Then we look at the continued success of the Colorado Avalanche at home and a couple of Winnipeg Jets accomplishing milestones as
Bill Dow | Special to Detroit Free Press Before Mark Howe left the shadow of his father, Gordie, and became a fellow Hockey Hall of Famer, at age 16 he became the youngest player to win an Olympic hockey medal when the U.S. team unexpectedly beat Czechoslovakia and went on to win silver at the
The Detroit Red Wings haven’t been in this good a position in five years. With 33 games to play, they stand seven points out of a wild-card playoff spot, and to even be in the postseason conversation is a refreshing change after such a painful stretch. It’s one that has nagged at captain Dylan Larkin, who
By Steve Kornacki | Special to The Detroit News Detroit — Red Wings coach Jeff Blashill put Tyler Bertuzzi, Robby Fabbri and Pius Suter together on what’s become known as the “Guelph Line” on Jan. 15, and they’ve produced ever since. Bertuzzi got Detroit’s first goal in Saturday’s 4-2 win over the Philadelphia Flyers with assists from
By Steve Kornacki | Special to The Detroit News Detroit — Goalie Thomas Greiss hadn’t been between the pipes in a game for the Detroit Red Wings in five weeks, but he didn’t show many signs of rust in Saturday afternoon’s start against the Philadelphia Flyers. Greiss made 32 saves as the Red Wings got one goal
By Steve Kornacki | Special to The Detroit News Detroit — Goalie Thomas Greiss hadn’t been between the pipes in a game for the Detroit Red Wings in five weeks, but he didn’t show many signs of rust in Saturday afternoon’s start against the Philadelphia Flyers. Greiss made 32 saves as the Red Wings got one goal
The Detroit Red Wings’ German contingent ensured a second celebration against the Philadelphia Flyers this week. Saturday’s matinee at Little Caesars Arena wasn’t as one-sided as the matchup in Philly, but the Wings secured a 4-2 victory to come out of the All-Star break with a two-game winning streak. Defenseman Moritz Seider contributed the winning goal during
Detroit Red Wings (21-21-6) vs. Philadelphia Flyers (15-23-8) When: Noon Saturday. Where: Little Caesars Arena in Detroit. TV: Bally Sports Detroit. Radio: WXYT-FM (97.1) (Red Wings radio affiliates). • Box score FOUR ON THE FLOOR: Red Wings finally appear to have four lines with identity TAKE THE Z LINE: Zadina promoted to Red Wings’ top line, but it’s not
Detroit — Troy Stecher had never been out with an injury so long, so being out for the last three months because of wrist surgery was a new experience. And not one Stecher would like to get used to, either. “You come in and become a cheerleader, super happy for the guys when they have success
When all is said and done and the dust settles, we may look back on the Detroit Red Wings’ 2017 draft class and be amazed at how things worked out. After selecting forward Michael Rasmussen with the ninth overall pick, the Red Wings followed it up by going a bit off the board with their