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Among defenseman Olli Määttä’s goals when he signed with the Detroit Red Wings was a desire to establish himself as a regular in the NHL. “I know I have more in me,” he said last July. He backed that up by growing his game in his first year with the Wings, and that led to

The Detroit Red Wings project to finish with around 90 points; it’s an improvement over last season but still a trajectory that will see them miss the playoffs for a seventh straight season. Their continued struggles are the topic of this mailbag, specifically regarding the job done by general manager Steve Yzerman, who was named

Associated Press EDMONTON, Alberta — Pius Suter scored the winner in the fifth round of the shootout, leading the Detroit Red Wings to a 5-4 victory over the Edmonton Oilers on Wednesday night. Dylan Larkin, Moritz Seider, Robby Fabbri and Olli Maatta scored in regulation for the Red Wings, who have won four straight. Ville

As reported a month ago by the Free Press, the Detroit Red Wings were prepared to bring Jakub Vrana back to the fold in order to showcase him ahead of the trade deadline. Vrana has been in the minors since early January, sent there originally on a conditioning stint after he was reinstated to the

Associated Press |  Detroit Free Press VANCOUVER, British Columbia — Dylan Larkin scored twice and the Detroit Red Wings extended their win streak with a 6-1 victory over the struggling Vancouver Canucks on Monday night. Robby Fabbri and Gustav Lindstrom each contributed a goal and an assist for the Red Wings, who have won three straight.

Detroit Red Wings (23-20-8) vs. Vancouver Canucks (21-28-4) When: 10 p.m. Monday. Where: Rogers Arena in Vancouver, British Columbia. TV: Bally Sports Detroit. Radio: WXYT-FM (97.1; other radio affiliates). ⋅ BOX SCORE Game notes: The Wings start their five-game road trip — four games out West followed by a cross-country flight from Washington state to

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After discussing how to handle the next stretch on their schedule, the Detroit Red Wings settled on making it all one trip: Five games, 10 days, two border crossings and two coasts. The Wings scheduled their outgoing leg for 11:30 a.m. Sunday, in order to get to Vancouver, British Columbia, in time to watch Super

Detroit Red Wings (23-20-8) vs. Vancouver Canucks (21-28-4) When: 10 p.m. Monday. Where: Rogers Arena in Vancouver, British Columbia. TV: Bally Sports Detroit. Radio: WXYT-FM (97.1; other radio affiliates). ⋅ BOX SCORE WELL DONE:Call him ‘Jonny Burgers?’ No matter the name, Detroit Red Wings lovin’ Jonatan Berggren JEFF SEIDEL:How Red Wings created 34,000 new fans

The only question remaining for Jonatan Berggren’s teammates is his nickname. “Jonny Burgers,” Dylan Larkin said, his laughter evidence of the fun the Detroit Red Wings had in their last game at Little Caesars Arena for nearly two weeks. They head out Sunday on a five-game trip that will take them across the border and

The Detroit Red Wings can pack a winning streak as they head out on their longest trip of the season. They toppled the Vancouver Canucks, 5-2, in a Saturday matinee at Little Caesars Arena, using a quick start to string together their second straight victory. The teams meet again Monday night in Vancouver, as the

Just as they achieved full health, the Detroit Red Wings are likely to be without one, maybe two regulars. Forward Lucas Raymond limped off the practice facility inside Little Caesars Arena on Friday after colliding with teammate Ben Chiarot. Coach Derek Lalonde described Raymond as “in the day-to-day range,” and didn’t have much further information

Music was thumping. “Who’s feeling good today?” D.J. Chachi said into a microphone, standing in the corner of the gym at Chrysler Elementary on Detroit’s eastside on Wednesday. About 25 fifth graders started screaming — high-pitched, ear-shattering screams that echoed off the small gymnasium walls. “Thanks for letting us into your school,” Chachi said. “I

Filip Zadina credited his puppy; his coach credited Zadina’s hard work during a long layoff. Call it a split, and call it reinforcement for the Detroit Red Wings as they cling to the hope of rising far enough in the standings to reach the playoffs. They take on the Vancouver Canucks on Saturday on a