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The Detroit Red Wings were founded in 1926 by Charles A. Hughes as one of the NHL’s Original Six franchises and were known as the Detroit Cougars until 1930. For the 1930–31 and 1931–32 seasons, the team was called the Detroit Falcons, and in 1932 changed its name to the Red Wings. They played their first game on Nov. 18, 1926, against the Boston Bruins, which they lost 2-0. They’ve won 11 Stanley Cups, ranking them third behind the Montreal Canadiens (24) and Toronto Maple Leafs (13), with their last Cup occurring in 2008. The Red Wings qualified for the playoffs in 25 consecutive seasons from 1990-91 through 2015-16, which is tied for the third-longest streak in NHL history.

Today in Hockey History: Oct. 18
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Oct. 18 has seen some memorable victories in NHL history, including the first for two expansion teams. Many personal milestones were reached, including first goals and shutouts and even a significant first professional contract. So, let’s begin our daily journey back in time to enjoy all the best moments this date has given us over the years. A Foursome of Historic Wins The third time was the charm for the Philadelphia Flyers. After losing the first two games of their inaugural season of 1967-68, on Oct. 18, 1967, they hit the win column for the first time with a 2-1…

Projected Lineups for the Rangers vs Red Wings – 10/17/24
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The New York Rangers take on the Detroit Red Wings at Little Caesars Arena tonight. Here are the projected/expected lineups sourced from NHL.com staff writers, independent correspondents, and others. RANGERS (2-0-1) at RED WINGS (1-2-0) 7:30 p.m. ET; HULU, ESPN+ Rangers projected lineup Chris Kreider — Mika Zibanejad — Reilly SmithArtemi Panarin — Vincent Trocheck — Alexis LafreniereWill Cuylle — Filip Chytil — Kaapo KakkoAdam Edstrom — Sam Carrick — Jonny Brodzinski K’Andre Miller — Adam FoxBraden Schneider — Jacob TroubaZac Jones — Victor Mancini Jonathan QuickIgor Shesterkin Scratched: Matt Rempe, Chad Ruhwedel Injured: Ryan Lindgren (upper body), Jimmy Vesey (lower body) Status report Latest…

NHL Rumors: Utah, Canucks, Red Wings, Oilers
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In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the Utah Hockey Club intends to remain active as they search for players to improve their team this season. Meanwhile, Derek Forbort has left the Vancouver Canucks for personal reasons. How long will he be gone? After being linked to the Edmonton Oilers, is Joel Quenneville now being connected to the Detroit Red Wings? Finally, have expectations for defenseman Ty Emberson changed when it comes to the Edmonton Oilers? Utah Hockey Club Plans to Stay Aggressive With Trades After an impressive 3-1 start to the season, the Utah Hockey Club is already looking to further…

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Projected Lineups for the Penguins vs Red Wings – 10/10/24
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The Pittsburgh Penguins face the Detroit Red Wings at Little Caesars Arena tonight. Here are the projected/expected lineups sourced from NHL.com staff writers, independent correspondents, and others. PENGUINS (0-1-0) at RED WINGS (0-0-0) 8 p.m. ET; SN-PIT, BSDET, SN360 Penguins projected lineup Drew O’Connor — Sidney Crosby — Anthony BeauvillierMichael Bunting — Evgeni…

Today in Hockey History: Oct. 8
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Oct. 8 is another extremely busy day in NHL history. One of its greatest players ever signed his first professional contract. This date has seen a little bit of everything, including some big moments in California and Montreal, a new fixation with rats, and the league’s first-ever third-generation player. So….

 

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Red Wings FAQ

What year were the Detroit Red Wings founded?

The Detroit Red Wings were founded in 1926 by Charles A. Hughes.

When did the Detroit Red Wings play their first game?

They played their first game on Nov. 18, 1926, against the Boston Bruins, which they lost 2-0.

Who is the current head coach of the Detroit Red Wings?

Derek Lalonde is the current head coach for the Detroit Red Wings.