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Show Caption Hide Caption Wings’ Jeff Blashill on Dylan Larkin’s one-game suspension: ‘We’ll take our medicine’ Red Wings coach Jeff Blashill talks for the first time about Dylan Larkin’s suspension for punching Tampa Bay’s Mathieu Joseph. The Detroit News Detroit — The Red Wings and Vancouver Canucks will reacquaint themselves tonight — just as many

Associated Press Boston — Boston Bruins defenseman Charlie McAvoy has big plans for his newfound money after signing an eight-year, $76 million contract extension. “I might go get my dog a handful of bones,” he said Friday after agreeing to the deal that could keep him in Boston through 2030. “It’s such a whirlwind,” he

Detroit — Dylan Larkin and the Red Wings knew a suspension was likely coming. The NHL Department of Player Safety suspended Larkin one game Friday for his punch of Mathieu Joseph of the Tampa Bay Lightning on Thursday night. Larkin may not have been able to play Saturday, regardless.  Coach Jeff Blashill said Larkin was scheduled to

Detroit — This year hasn’t been easy for Tyler Bertuzzi. He missed the majority of last season after injuring his back in the ninth game, not playing again and needing back surgery. Bertuzzi had to go through a lengthy rehabilitation process to get ready for the season. He decided not to be vaccinated against COVID-19, one of only four NHL

Detroit — Dylan Larkin was scheduled to have a hearing Friday with the NHL’s player-safety board following his match penalty Thursday night against the Tampa Bay Lightning’s Mathieu Joseph. The hearing was Friday afternoon, after Larkin was not able to practice because of an unspecified injury. Coach Jeff Blashill said Larkin was scheduled to see specialists later

Detroit — Dylan Larkin was scheduled to have a hearing Friday with the NHL’s player-safety board following his match penalty Thursday night against Tampa Bay’s Mathieu Joseph. Larkin was checked from behind by Joseph into the boards in the second period of the Wings’ 7-6 overtime loss at Little Caesars Arena. Larkin got up and sucker-punched Joseph

Detroit — Dylan Larkin was looking to make up for lost time, and no sooner than he had, the Red Wings’ captain found himself missing even more. And just as the Red Wings were reminded how much fun it can be to play a hockey game in an arena full of fans, they were reminded

Detroit — Fans and players alike waited some 18 months for this game, this evening, and no one really went home disappointed. Opening the home portion of the regular season Thursday at Little Caesars Arena, the Red Wings entertained their home fans for most of the night, but saw the Tampa Bay Lightning ultimately rally and

Detroit — The last game Coby Mascowitz and Griffin Giser attended was the first game at Litttle Caesars Arena in 2017. On Thursday, the two friends from Birmingham were back, cheering the Red Wings against Tampa Bay Lightning in the regular season home opener at LCA. “Picked a good one to come back to,” said Mascowitz, as he

Detroit — Fans and players alike waited some 18 months for this game, this evening, and no one really went home disappointed. Opening the home portion of the regular season Thursday at Little Caesars Arena, the Red Wings entertained their home fans for most of the night, but saw the Tampa Bay Lightning ultimately rally and

Detroit — For Danny DeKeyser, specifically, you could tell it meant a lot. Being named an alternate captain, along with fellow defenseman Marc Staal, to captain Dylan Larkin, was special news for the Macomb native who grew up a Red Wings fan, and got the chance to play for his hometown team. “Huge honor,” DeKeyser said after

Ted Kulfan previews the Red Wings’ 2021-2022 season and former Michigan goalie Al Montoya is the interview guest on The Detroit News’ podcast, OctoPulse. Montoya’s historic step as the NHL’s first Spanish-speaking player during a nine-year career and now as the first director of community outreach for the Dallas Stars highlights the significant strides of Hispanics

Jalen Smereck, the Detroit native subjected to racist taunts in a Ukrainian Hockey League game last month, will continue his career with a new club in Europe. Smereck, 24, signed a one-year deal with the Bietigheim Steelers of the DEL, Germany’s top-tier pro league. German DEL club Bietigheim @scbb_steelers have signed Jalen Smereck who decided to

It’s no wonder Al Montoya returned to the University of Michigan during COVID-19 to finish his undergraduate sociology degree. The former goaltender, who backstopped the Wolverines to a Frozen Four appearance in 2003 and the first Cuban-American to play in the NHL in 2009, learned the importance of education from his grandparents and mother, who

Detroit — The last several seasons haven’t been easy for Dylan Larkin. The tremendous emotion of playing for your hometown team, being named captain of the Red Wings, and settling on a path to being one of the top players in the NHL has been offset by losing. A lot of losing. Much more than the

Detroit — The Ilitches might be cutting the cord on the idea of starting their own Regional Sports Network. The Ilitch-owned Detroit Tigers and Red Wings have re-upped on a multi-year agreement with Bally Sports Detroit to continue broadcasting the team’s games, Olympia Entertainment confirmed Wednesday. “We are pleased, as momentum builds for the Tigers and Red

Detroit — Is it still too early to judge the Red Wings solely on stats and standings? Yeah, it is. But it’s time for a look, a leap, and perhaps a little luck. In year three of the Steve Yzerman-led rebuild, they’re taking a closer look at their young talent, and hoping for a leap. The

Detroit — Meet the 2021-22 Detroit Red Wings, with analysis from Ted Kulfan of The Detroit News. Goalies Alex Nedeljkovic ►Age: 25 ►Height: 6-0 ►Weight: 189 ►Stats: 15-5-3, 1.90 GAA, .932 SV% ►Analysis: Had an outstanding rookie season in Carolina, but Hurricanes were comfortable trading him away. Is Nedeljkovic the Wings’ goaltender of the future? Thomas

Detroit — Moritz Seider was thrilled to see his teammate, and current roommate, Lucas Raymond make the Red Wings’ opening-night roster. Seider offered Raymond a place to stay, with Raymond not having a permanent abode right now. “It’s great, he deserves it,” Seider said Wednesday. “I truly believe he’ll be an outstanding player for this team for

Sports fans and concertgoers will have refreshed dining options this fall as two new restaurants have been installed at Little Caesars Arena in downtown Detroit. PointsBet Sports Bar will debut Thursday, just in time for the Detroit Red Wings game against the Tampa Bay Lightning. Formerly where Sports & Social was, the full-service restaurant will