St. Paul, Minnesota — This game sure did start well for the Red Wings, but gradually, not so much. Then it came back a little bit, the Wings made it interesting, but ultimately, a tough loss. Minnesota rookie Matt Boldy, an alumni of the Plymouth Township-based United States National Team Development Program, earned his first
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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
St. Paul, Minn. — Gemel Smith is four years older than his brother Givani, so the chances for them to be on the same team together growing up in Toronto were minimal. But that all changed Monday when they skated for the Red Wings, playing on the same line, no less. Gemel, 27, and Givani, 23, were on
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
Detroit — The Red Wings are about to tackle a gauntlet that is pretty remarkable. Beginning with Monday’s game in Minnesota, the Wings are embarking on a seven-game segment in which they face seven of the top eight teams in the NHL: ► Monday at Minnesota (29-11-3, 61 points); ► Thursday at New York Rangers (30-13-4, 64
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
By Steve Kornacki | Special to The Detroit News Detroit — Goalie Thomas Greiss hadn’t been between the pipes in a game for the Detroit Red Wings in five weeks, but he didn’t show many signs of rust in Saturday afternoon’s start against the Philadelphia Flyers. Greiss made 32 saves as the Red Wings got one goal
By Steve Kornacki | Special to The Detroit News Detroit — Red Wings coach Jeff Blashill put Tyler Bertuzzi, Robby Fabbri and Pius Suter together on what’s become known as the “Guelph Line” on Jan. 15, and they’ve produced ever since. Bertuzzi got Detroit’s first goal in Saturday’s 4-2 win over the Philadelphia Flyers with assists from
Coach Jeff Blashill offers his thoughts after his Red Wings beat the Flyers again Saturday. #MadeToChill
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
By Steve Kornacki | Special to The Detroit News Detroit — Goalie Thomas Greiss hadn’t been between the pipes in a game for the Detroit Red Wings in five weeks, but he didn’t show many signs of rust in Saturday afternoon’s start against the Philadelphia Flyers. Greiss made 32 saves as the Red Wings got one goal
We hear from captain Dylan Larkin after his Red Wings sweep a home-and-home series from the Flyers. #LGRW