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
The latest edition of the NHL Stat Corner looks at the Calgary Flames getting back to shutting teams out while the New York Islanders had themselves an outburst a couple of games ago. Then we look at the continued success of the Colorado Avalanche at home and a couple of Winnipeg Jets accomplishing milestones as
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 have played two games since the All-Star break, both against Philly. The Wings came away with a 6-3 win in Philadelphia and a 4-2 win in Detroit. With a two-win week wrapped up, let’s head to the Red Wings Stock Exchange to asses the player’s performances. Trending Up Filip Zadina The
If you haven’t paid attention (or haven’t stayed up late enough to catch a game), the 2022 Beijing Men’s Olympic ice hockey has been a tournament to remember. From Team USA’s dominant 4-2 victory over Team Canada to Czechia’s 6-5 overtime win against the Russian Olympic Committee, the 2022 Olympics have been jam-packed with heart-pounding
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 Red Wings hosted the Philadelphia Flyers for a matinee game and celebrated a 4-2 victory. Here are eight observations from the sweep of the mini-series: 1. Troy Stecher is back: Coming off of IR from an injury very early on in the season, Stecher is back in action alongside his teammates. Leading up to the
Where would Mo Seider go on his perfect date? Which teammate would win The Hunger Games? Find out in episode two of The MoJoe Show!
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 Red Wings youth was yet again front and center for what was an unusual game early Saturday at Little Caesars Arena. On one hand it was a noon start (weird), and Trevor Thompson was on play-by-play call for Bally Sports (unusual, but I thought he did a good job once he got comfortable). It
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