Mission accomplished — well, one of them, anyway. The Red Wings made sure Washington Capitals star Alexander Ovechkin didn’t tie Detroit legend Gordie Howe on the all-time goals list, but in the primary focus — winning a hockey game — came up short. Detroit blew a pair of leads at the Capital One Center in
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WASHINGTON — The Detroit Red Wings knew the history at stake, knew their role in it — but had other plans. Monday’s game against the Washington Capitals was another opportunity for Alex Ovechkin to make history, but for the Wings, it was a chance to end a losing streak. They had to settle for a point — and
WASHINGTON — Jakub Vrana’s return to the Detroit Red Wings’ lineup could happen before Christmas. The Wings have just two games left before the shutdown from Saturday to Dec. 26 shutdown, and not many practices. That’s why Vrana’s availability is a regular topic between coach Derek Lalonde and general manager Steve Yzerman. Vrana spent two months
WASHINGTON — Givani Smith’s time with the Detroit Red Wings organization has come to an end. The 2016 second-round pick, once viewed as a possible fourth-line grinder/enforcer, was part of a minor-league trade Monday evening that sent Smith to the Florida Panthers for defenseman Michael Del Zotto. The Wings then traded Del Zotto to the
Things could have a funny way of playing themselves out for the Detroit Red Wings in Monday’s matchup against the Washington Capitals. With Mark and Marty Howe in attendance, Capitals winger Alexander Ovechkin on Monday night was looking to tie their father, Red Wings legend Gordie Howe, for second on the NHL’s all-time goals list
No. 9 is now No. 3. Or, well, he will be. Soon enough — possibly Monday night when the Detroit Red Wings visit the Washington Capitals — Alex Ovechkin will score for the 801st and 802nd time and pass Gordie Howe for No. 2 on the NHL’s all-time goals list. Ovechkin already moved Mr. Hockey
Detroit — The Detroit Red Wings are going back to basics. After Saturday’s 6-3 home loss to the Ottawa Senators that saw the Red Wings (13-11-6) give up five goals on special teams — two short-handed and three power-play goals — head coach Derek Lalonde said the team’s focus at practice Sunday was to develop
There are three games standing between the Detroit Red Wings and, as their captain put it, a chance to feel good headed into Christmas. They have managed mostly to spin a pretty jolly tale the first two months of the season, showing growth in key areas such as five-on-five play and team defense. But 30
Detroit — The Detroit Red Wings were down a goal at home and going on a power play in the third period. Who would have thought the Ottawa Senators had them right where they wanted them? As it has so many times over a losing streak that on Saturday afternoon reached five games, the Red
We hear from coach Derek Lalonde after his Red Wings suffer a 6-3 loss to the Senators on Saturday. #LGRW
We hear from captain Dylan Larkin after his Red Wings struggle on special teams against the Senators on Saturday. #LGRW
Detroit — The Detroit Red Wings were down a goal and going on a power play. And the Ottawa Senators had them right where they wanted them. As it has so many times over a losing streak that on Saturday afternoon reached five games, the Red Wings came up short in a crucial third period,
The Detroit Red Wings‘ streak of facing playoff-caliber opponents finally ended, only to catch a team on a hot streak — and extend their losing streak to five games. The Saturday matinee against the Ottawa Senators at Little Caesars Arena began well enough, and goalie Ville Husso did his best to give his teammates a
Trevor Thompson sits down with Red Wings forward Elmer Soderblom to discuss his athletic siblings and upbringing.