Detroit — Red Wings captain Dylan Larkin is in his seventh NHL season. He’s missed the playoffs in all but one of them. Both this year and the last, he’s had to deal with that disappointment in the official role of team leader. It’s wearing on him. “Yeah, I take it personally. This is — it’s
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Detroit — Cats are notorious for playing with their food before they eat it. And that’s exactly what the Florida Panthers did to the Detroit Red Wings on Sunday at Little Caesars Arena, playing to a scoreless tie during the opening 25 minutes before pouncing to the tune of four second-period goals in a span of
Gene Myers | Special to Detroit Free Press Hide Caption The 20 best moments in Joe Louis Arena history Approaching the Detroit Red Wings’ final game at Joe Louis Arena, we’re counting down the top moments in arena history. Detroit Free Press In the spring of 1997 — a quarter-century ago — the Detroit Red Wings
Steve Yzerman punctuated the joy of his homecoming with a mandate. It has been three years since Yzerman was introduced as general manager of the Detroit Red Wings on a date fortuitous for the man whose No. 19 hangs from the rafters: April 19, 2019. It was Good Friday and a good Friday, with the
Rest in peace, Thomas Greiss’ perfect record at Madison Square Garden. The Red Wings struggled to gain offensive zone time all game long against the New York Rangers on Saturday afternoon, falling 4-0 on the road in the first half of a matinee back-to-back. Entering Saturday, Greiss was 4-0 lifetime in games at Madison Square Garden with
Rest in peace, Thomas Greiss’ perfect record at Madison Square Garden. The Red Wings struggled to gain offensive zone time all game long against the New York Rangers on Saturday afternoon, falling 4-0 on the road in the first half of a matinee back-to-back. Entering Saturday, Greiss was 4-0 lifetime in games at Madison Square Garden with
NEW YORK — The Detroit Red Wings again struggled to get out of their zone and this time, good goaltending wasn’t enough of an offset. Thomas Greiss faced 37 shots Saturday afternoon at Madison Square Garden as the New York Rangers downed the Wings, 4-0. The Rangers entered the game with a playoff spot clinched but still
Gene Myers | Special to Detroit Free Press In the spring of 1997 — a quarter-century ago — the Detroit Red Wings embarked on their quest to end a 42-year Stanley Cup drought. The Free Press is celebrating and remembering the champs with our book: “Stanleytown: The Inside Story of How the Stanley Cup Returned to
Upon the conclusion of the collegiate hockey season, the University of Denver left the NCAA tournament as national champions. On Denver’s roster, there were three Red Wings prospects that played a pivotal role in the team’s success. As the Pioneers took the ice in Boston at TD Garden, all eyes were on Carter Mazur, Shai
NEW YORK — Magnus Hellberg is short on time and big on ambition, but this was an opportunity too good not to grab. The amiable 6-foot-6 Swede took part in Detroit Red Wings practice Friday, the day after arriving in the city once his immigration issues finally cleared. He has an $800,000 contract through the end
In this edition of “NHL Talk,” these are the top hockey stories with quotes from players, coaches, managers, and more. Check Tom Pepper’s profile every day for a new edition of the “NHL Talk” column. Maple Leafs’ Matthews Reaches 100-Point Mark on Season Toronto Maple Leafs forward Auston Matthews scored two assists in a 7-3 win against
Raleigh, N.C. — Alex Nedeljkovic has had a front-row seat watching Moritz Seider go through the rookie defenseman’s season. From Nedeljkovic’s goaltending position, he’s watched Seider, the Red Wings’ likely NHL Rookie of the Year, seemingly get better daily from October to now. And Nedeljkovic has enjoyed the view. “Very, very impressive,” Nedeljkovic said after Thursday’s
All victories are satisfying, but Thursday’s meant just a tad bit more for Red Wings goaltender Alex Nedeljkovic. How could it not? Shutting out his former employer, the Carolina Hurricanes, 3-0, with a sparkling 46-save performance. That felt good, for sure. “Any time you can get a shutout in this league it’s always special,” Nedeljkovic said.
RALEIGH, N.C. — Alex Nedeljkovic is finishing this season the way he began it: Feeling like he has something to prove. The Detroit Red Wings goalie enters the season’s final two weeks coming off a restorative 46-save shutout against one of the NHL’s elite teams, with bonus satisfaction from it coming against his former team. The
Raleigh, N.C. — Alex Nedeljokovic got a measure of revenge against his former team. Nedeljkovic stopped 46 shots Thursday for his third shutout as the Red Wings defeated the Carolina Hurricanes 3-0. It was the Hurricanes who traded Nedeljkovic, a finalist for the Calder Trophy (rookie of the year) last season, to the Wings last summer
Raleigh, N.C. — Alex Nedeljokovic got a measure of revenge against his former team. Nedeljkovic stopped 46 shots Thursday for his third shutout as the Red Wings defeated the Carolina Hurricanes 3-0. It was the Hurricanes who traded Nedeljkovic, a finalist for the Calder Trophy (rookie of the year) last season, to the Wings last summer
RALEIGH, N.C. — Alex Nedeljkovic had a much better time in his second game back at his former workplace. Nedeljkovic stifled the Carolina Hurricanes on Thursday at PNC Arena to help the Detroit Red Wings win, 3-0. He made 46 saves to earn his third shutout of the season and start a tough stretch for the Wings
Raleigh, N.C. — When the Red Wings announced the signing of goaltender Magnus Hellberg earlier in the week, it was originally thought it was to provide depth in the organization. But now, it seems like Hellberg might be, essentially, trying out for a job next season. Hellberg, 31, only signed for the remainder of this
Detroit Red Wings coach Jeff Blashill will be making a repeat appearance at the World Championship, but this time it will be as an assistant. USA Hockey named Blashill as part of head coach David Quinn’s staff at the May 13-29 event in Tampere and Helsinki, Finland. Blashill was head coach of the men’s team
In just a few weeks, Oskar Sundqvist has shown how he can help the Detroit Red Wings be more competitive. His full impact will be on better display next season, when he’s gone through training camp with the Wings, but since arriving March 21, Sundqvist has added energy and a net-front presence. He is adept