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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

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

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

Things can change quickly, but it looks like the Detroit Red Wings have hit on four lines, each with an identity that can help the team win. That hinges, though, on Filip Zadina continuing to do Saturday what he did Wednesday, in the first game of the Wings’ home-and-home series against the Flyers.  That night,

Dennis Cholowski, the Detroit Red Wings‘ first-round pick in 2016, was in the news again this week, and not in a good way. The Washington Capitals became the third NHL team to give up on the young defenseman, exposing him on waivers. He was claimed by the Seattle Kraken, who ditched Cholowski at the start of the

Moritz Seider nailed it: It was one step. But it was a good one. The Detroit Red Wings (21-21-6) can feel pleased for a couple days as they prepare to meet the Philadelphia Flyers on Saturday for the second time this week. The first time went well, as the Wings earned a 6-3 victory Wednesday in

The Detroit Red Wings had jump — and a bit of rust — as they returned to action after a weeklong break. After trading scoring chances early with the Philadelphia Flyers on Wednesday at Wells Fargo Center, the Wings outplayed them to earn a 6-3 victory. It’s only the second time in their past 16 tries

Filip Zadina may start the Detroit Red Wings‘ next game on the top line, but it’s as much a reflection on Vladislav Namestnikov as it is on Zadina. And Jakub Vrana could soon make it moot. The Wings practiced Tuesday and then booked it for Philadelphia, where they begin their post-All-Star break schedule Wednesday. Zadina,

The Detroit Red Wings return to work after a weeklong break with 35 games left to prove that they have taken a step forward this season. They head into Philadelphia on Wednesday, and host the Flyers on Saturday, then have just four games left the rest of the month because February is being used as a

The Detroit Red Wings return to work after a weeklong break with 35 games left to prove that they have taken a step forward this season. They head into Philadelphia on Wednesday, and host the Flyers on Saturday, then have just four games left the rest of the month because February is being used as a

Before we get into any of this, please take a moment and, in your own way, applaud what the Detroit Red Wings have done this season. Exiting the NHL’s All-Star break, the Wings have a 20-21-6 record with 46 points through 47 games. That has them nine points behind the Boston Bruins, who have played

Dylan Larkin has in every way reinforced the Detroit Red Wings’ decision to use their first-round pick on him in 2014. This weekend’s All-Star Game was the second of his career, and he’s on pace to top 30 goals for the second time in his career. He made the NHL at 19, and in his

Shawn Horcoff wanted to grow in his role with the Detroit Red Wings, just as he has helped the organization’s draft picks grow. In his new role as assistant general manager, Horcoff will serve as one of general manager Steve Yzerman’s top advisors, and serve as GM of the AHL Griffins. “It’s an exciting time

The Detroit Red Wings have filled their assistant general manager vacancy from within, promoting Shawn Horcoff to the position previously held by Pat Verbeek. Like Verbeek, Horcoff is a member of general manager Steve Yzerman’s inner circle, often watching Wings games seated next to Yzerman in the management suite at Little Caesars Arena. Horcoff, 43, has served

Pat Verbeek’s long association with Steve Yzerman played a key role in Verbeek being named general manager of the Anaheim Ducks. That organization’s gain is a loss for the Detroit Red Wings, one Yzerman could look to fill from within. But Verbeek leaving to run his own team ultimately reflects well on Yzerman, because the

When he let go of trying to do everything, everything became much easier. Dylan Larkin is feeling more like the player he wants to be, the player the Detroit Red Wings need him to be. He has been their most consistent performer, and is on pace to surpass the 30-goal mark for a second time in

The Detroit Red Wings didn’t pull off what they wanted and went into their break on a losing note. For the second time in a month they came up short against the Los Angeles Kings, who unleashed a barrage against goalie Alex Nedeljkovic on Wednesday at Little Caesars Arena to come away with a 5-3 victory. The Wings (20-21-6)

Pat Verbeek, a longtime associate of Steve Yzerman’s, is leaving his job as Detroit Red Wings assistant general manager to be the general manager of the Anaheim Ducks. The announcement will be made Thursday, a source told the Detroit Free Press. Verbeek, 57, has served as assistant GM to Yzerman since 2019. When Ryan Martin left last year

The Detroit Red Wings head into their last game before a weeklong pause intent on showing they learned from the pain they endured earlier this month. The Los Angeles Kings are on Wednesday’s slate at Little Caesars Arena before everyone scatters for the All-Star break. The Wings (20-20-6) played their worst first period of the