Detroit Free Press

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

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

Just as the Detroit Red Wings seemed to have something to build on, it crumbled. And now comes a stretch against a series of potential wrecking balls. The Wings, after dropping two mostly close games, face six straight games against opponents jostling for playoff positioning, beginning Thursday at the Carolina Hurricanes. After the Hurricanes come a

It was another game in which the Detroit Red Wings were in it but couldn’t find a way to win. They dropped their third game against the Ottawa Senators in three tries Tuesday at Little Caesars Arena, falling 4-1 in a game marked by two empty-net goals. Thomas Greiss made 28 saves. He was pulled

Sam Gagner arrived at a low point for the Detroit Red Wings, and the growth he has seen over the past two years has him optimistic about next season. He just hopes he’s a part of it. Gagner is on a nice roll headed into Tuesday’s game against the Ottawa Senators, one of three remaining

The Detroit Red Wings have to move on from disappointment and recognize the opportunity the remaining three weeks of the 2021-22 season represent. The weekend was marred by their elimination from the playoff race, though it was obvious it was coming. The Wings climbed within six points of a wild-card spot in mid-February, then went winless

In a few weeks general manager Steve Yzerman will be conducting exit interviews with a select group of Detroit Red Wings players eligible for unrestricted free agency. During his three years in charge of the Wings, Yzerman has overseen an infusion of young talent, balanced with adding savvy veterans and re-signing several players he inherited from the previous regime.

The NCAA hockey season wrapped up on Saturday night in Boston as Denver rallied from a 1-0 deficit to score five goals in the third period for a 5-1 win over Minnesota State. The national title is the Pioneers’ ninth, tying them with Michigan hockey for the most in Division I history. (It’s also the Pios’

The Detroit Red Wings livened things up in one of their few remaining home games, injecting some energy with two late goals. Their Saturday evening match at Little Caesars Arena against the Columbus Blue Jackets began shortly after the Wings had been eliminated from playoff contention for a sixth straight year. It was pretty sedate until

The mathematics are in: The Detroit Red Wings have been eliminated from advancing to the playoffs for a sixth straight season. The demise has been on the horizon, but it became official Saturday when the Washington Capitals beat the Pittsburgh Penguins. The Capitals reached 88 points, ensuring the Wings cannot catch them for the second wild-card

In a little more than two weeks, Jake Walman and Oskar Sundqvist have demonstrated how they make the Detroit Red Wings better. Sundqvist arrived at the NHL trade deadline with a meatier resume, but Walman has maximized the nine games since March 21 to show he has a future with the team, too. He has used

The Detroit Red Wings are showing signs of having learned a lesson, and while it’s too late to apply it this season, it’s an encouraging development for the future. They head into the weekend having won consecutive games for the first time since mid-February, and having done so under impressive circumstances. The Wings succeeded against

The Detroit Red Wings took another step towards feeling better about themselves with a solid performance in tough circumstances. Playing for the second time in two days and facing a Winnipeg Jets team facing a fading shot at the playoffs, the Wings pulled out a 3-1 victory Wednesday at Canada Life Centre. The Wings have emerged