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ST. PAUL, Minn. — Two goals the first four minutes and a late charge didn’t add up to much for the Detroit Red Wings. Their attempt to stoke their post-All Star break momentum was thwarted by the Minnesota Wild Monday at XCel Energy Center with a 7-4 loss. The Wings (22-22-6) were let down by special

ST. PAUL, Minn. — They haven’t moved in together because one finds the other one on the grumpy side, but professionally, they couldn’t be happier to be working together. Gemel and Givani Smith were both on the Detroit Red Wings’ lineup roster posted Monday morning at XCel Energy Center for the first time since the Wings claimed

Among the encouraging trends for the Detroit Red Wings as they approach the middle of February with April on their minds: their recent success on the road. They play at the Minnesota Wild on Monday, come home, and then play at the New York Rangers Thursday. Both teams entered the week above the the playoff

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

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