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Last year, one of the key factors in the Detroit Red Wings’ improved record was their power play. Their 23.1 percent conversion rate ranked ninth in the NHL in 2023-24. In all, Dylan Larkin, Lucas Raymond, Alex DeBrincat, Patrick Kane, Shayne Gostisbehere, David Perron, and the rest of Detroit’s offensive players combined for 63 goals

Through the first five games of the 2024-25 regular season, the Detroit Red Wings are sitting at a 2-3-0 record. A few things have stuck out in the first handful of games this season, some good and some bad. Let’s take a look at some of them. Defense Has Been a Roller Coaster General manager

It’s early in the 2024-25 NHL season. Very early. But even then, there are a few teams off to concerning starts. The Nashville Predators spent a bajillion dollars in free agency and are 0-5-0. Meanwhile, the Colorado Avalanche are 2-4-0, though they have won two games in a row. There were high expectations in Buffalo,

The Detroit Red Wings face the Nashville Predators at Bridgestone Arena tonight. Here are the projected/expected lineups sourced from NHL.com staff writers, independent correspondents, and others. 2 p.m. ET; BSDET, BSSO Red Wings projected lineup Vladimir Tarasenko — Dylan Larkin — Lucas RaymondAlex DeBrincat — J.T. Compher — Patrick KaneMichael Rasmussen — Marco Kasper —

In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the Utah Hockey Club intends to remain active as they search for players to improve their team this season. Meanwhile, Derek Forbort has left the Vancouver Canucks for personal reasons. How long will he be gone? After being linked to the Edmonton Oilers, is Joel Quenneville now being connected to

The New York Rangers take on the Detroit Red Wings at Little Caesars Arena tonight. Here are the projected/expected lineups sourced from NHL.com staff writers, independent correspondents, and others. 7:30 p.m. ET; HULU, ESPN+ Rangers projected lineup Chris Kreider — Mika Zibanejad — Reilly SmithArtemi Panarin — Vincent Trocheck — Alexis LafreniereWill Cuylle — Filip

The New York Rangers have been working on completing a contract extension for superstar goaltender Igor Shesterkin, but haven’t been successful just yet. As the Rangers enter what will likely be their final season of contention before they head toward a retool, they should be focused on getting a new deal done sooner rather than

When it comes to roster construction in the NHL, there’s an old saying: “you can’t build through free agency.” Basically, if a general manager (GM) has to rely on free agents to improve their roster, they’re not going to build something that will stand the test of time. We’ve seen many examples of that principle.

The Detroit Red Wings take on the New York Rangers at Madison Square Garden tonight. Here are the projected/expected lineups sourced from NHL.com staff writers, independent correspondents, and others. 7 p.m. ET; BSDET, NHLN, MSG Advertisement: 0:18 Red Wings projected lineup Alex DeBrincat — Dylan Larkin — Patrick KaneJ.T. Compher — Lucas Raymond — Vladimir

The Nashville Predators take on the Detroit Red Wings at Little Ceasars Arena tonight. Here are the projected/expected lineups sourced from NHL.com staff writers, independent correspondents, and others. 7 p.m. ET; BSSO, BSDET Predators projected lineup Filip Forsberg — Ryan O’Reilly — Gustav NyquistSteven Stamkos — Colton Sissons — Jonathan MarchessaultPhilip Tomasino — Tommy Novak

The Pittsburgh Penguins face the Detroit Red Wings at Little Caesars Arena tonight. Here are the projected/expected lineups sourced from NHL.com staff writers, independent correspondents, and others. PENGUINS (0-1-0) at RED WINGS (0-0-0) 8 p.m. ET; SN-PIT, BSDET, SN360 Penguins projected lineup Drew O’Connor — Sidney Crosby — Anthony BeauvillierMichael Bunting — Evgeni Malkin — Rickard RakellRutger McGroarty

After narrowly missing out on the postseason, the Detroit Red Wings made some modest roster tweaks this summer. Vladimir Tarasenko, Tyler Motte, Erik Gustafsson, and Cam Talbot were brought in, and the organization expects the team as a whole to take a step forward in 2024-25. Given the increased emphasis on team defense this season,

The 2024-25 NHL season is finally here; after a long offseason that saw plenty of movement, the Detroit Red Wings see some new faces in the organization. They also have seen a few leave the organization, as is the case for the rest of the league. With the opening night rosters set for all 32

The Detroit Red Wings concluded their scheduled preseason games on Oct. 5 with a loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs. Their preseason was defined by a mix of expected and unexpected lineups and performances across the board, as well as a rotating cast of goaltenders, each doing their best to claim the starting role. There

Heading into the 2024-25 season, the Detroit Red Wings are a contradiction. They’re rebuilding, yet they’re loaded with veteran players. They’ve improved over the last few years, but are due for regression. At least, this has been the narrative in the lead-up to the season. Outsiders do not see the Red Wings as a playoff

In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the Columbus Blue Jackets have signed Kevin Labanc to a one-year deal coming off a PTO with the New Jersey Devils. Why didn’t the Devils sign him? Meanwhile, are the New York Rangers close to a long-term extension with goaltender Igor Shesterkin? Are the Toronto Maple Leafs open to trading

After coming up one regular-season win shy of making the playoffs last season and making several moves in the offseason, the Detroit Red Wings are poised to be in the playoff hunt again this season. The organization hopes to end the eight-season playoff drought, but what will lead the Red Wings to do so, and

It was during last year’s training camp and preseason that Nate Danielson truly put his name on the map. As the Detroit Red Wings’ top pick in the 2023 draft, it was expected that he would stand out, even if it was just among his age group. However, he exceeded expectations by looking like he

The preseason is upon us – the Detroit Red Wings are scheduled to play eight games over the next two weeks before their home-opener on October 10 against the Pittsburgh Penguins. Detroit’s roster is mostly set – 12 forwards, eight defenseman, and three goalies will likely make the team. That hasn’t been finalized, though. And

In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the Detroit Red Wings got Moritz Seider and Lucas Raymond signed this week. How did the Seider deal come about and why seven years instead of eight? Meanwhile, the Utah Hockey Club is bringing in the Edmonton Oilers’ former general manager to work with the team. Is he taking an