Detroit — The NHL will begin reduced testing for COVID-19 after the All-Star break, something many in the league — especially players — have been pushing toward. Red Wings coach Jeff Blashill is all for the change. “It’s kind of gotten to the point where it appears, especially with this newest variant, it hasn’t been as strong a
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Lucas Raymond will get a bit of rest rather than a wild weekend in Vegas. Despite the best efforts of his teammates, who voted daily and exulted fans to do the same on social media, Raymond was not among the four Last Man In winners announced Tuesday, the day after voting ended. Nazem Kadri (Colorado
If only the Buffalo Sabres could be on the Red Wings’ schedule more often. The Wings took full advantage of the lowly Sabres, completing the season sweep Monday with a 3-2 overtime victory. They shut out the Sabres on Saturday at Little Caesars Arena in a lopsided 4-0 decision. Dylan Larkin scored the game-tying, then
Vladislav Namestnikov hasn’t garnered the headlines this season. He hasn’t been talked about often as he probably should. But there aren’t many Red Wings having better seasons. Namestnikov proved his worth again Monday, scoring a third-period, short-handed goal that sparked the Wings’ rally in a 3-2 overtime victory in Buffalo. It was Namestnikov’s 11th goal, converting a
BUFFALO, N.Y. — The Detroit Red Wings made a break for home feeling better about themselves than about the weather. A snowstorm pounded western New York and made for dicey travel conditions, but the Wings were warmed by proving to themselves for the first time in more than a month that they can win on the road.
We hear from coach Jeff Blashill after his Red Wings rally past the Sabres 3-2 in overtime Monday in Buffalo. #MadeToChill
BUFFALO, N.Y. — The Detroit Red Wings’ final meeting of the season with the Buffalo Sabres mirrored the slog of the winter storm but ended with a celebration. It took a patient performance before the Wings had reason to rejoice during Monday’s matinee at KeyBank Center, where a shorthanded goal sparked a rally. Dylan Larkin scored
We hear from Dylan Larkin after he scores twice Monday afternoon, including the winner in OT. #LGRW
Detroit — Alex Nedeljkovic knew his parents would be driving from Parma, Ohio, for Saturday’s game, but finding out his grandparents would be attending was also a pleasant surprise. It would be the grandparents’ first NHL game, and getting to see it at Little Caesars Arena was special. “It was a lot of fun, exciting,” said Nedeljkovic,
Dana Gauruder | Special to the Detroit Free Press Alex Nedeljkovic has emerged as the Detroit Red Wings’ primary goaltender but he’s far from satisfied with his performance this season. Nedeljkovic believes his play has mirrored that of a team at 17-17-5. “Some nights I’m seeing the puck well, and the next night maybe not
Dana Gauruder | Special to the Detroit Free Press Alex Nedeljkovic has emerged as the Detroit Red Wings’ primary goaltender but he’s far from satisfied with his performance this season. Nedeljkovic believes his play has mirrored that of a team that owns a .500 record. “Some nights I’m seeing the puck well and the next night
The Detroit Red Wings look like they may have hit on a formula for having two scoring lines. Dylan Larkin and Tyler Bertuzzi have such sparkling chemistry it’s tough to pull them apart, but their split is why the Wings head into Monday’s matinee rematch in Buffalo feeling good about themselves. Almost everything about Saturday’s
Mickey Redmond recalls his outdoor hockey days … “That’s where the game is the greatest game in the world.”
We hear from Jeff Blashill after his Red Wings shut out the Sabres 4-0 on Saturday. #MadeToChill