The Abdelkader Difference: How He Changed Detroit’s Fortunes in Game 3 Spencer Meisner | April 23, 2015 Justin Abdelkader clearly made a big difference when he returned from his hand injury and made his 2015 playoff debut in game 3. The Muskegon, Michigan native returned to the…
Petr Mrazek No Stranger To Big Saves In Big Games Derek Neumeier | April 22, 2015 For most teams in the NHL, starting a rookie goalie in the playoffs, especially when you come into the series as the underdog, is a nerve-wracking proposition. For the Detroit…
Second Chances: Red Wings Inexperienced Youth Jacob Messing | April 21, 2015 Last season the Detroit Red Wings AHL affiliate supplied Hockeytown with youth when their roster began falling off injury by injury. Detroit fans welcomed the young talent of Gustav Nyquist,…
Three Keys To A Game 3 Win For The Red Wings Prashanth Iyer | April 21, 2015 Despite getting outshot 76-38 in the first two games, the Detroit Red Wings are coming home with a 1-1 split against the best home team in the NHL. However, it’s…
Stevie Y Cup Preview: Lightning vs Red Wings Brian Sklar | April 15, 2015 Today will be a preview of the series matching up the Tampa Bay Lightning and the Detroit Red Wings, the 2 and 3 seeds respectively in the Atlantic Division. We…
Detroit Red Wings: 4 Storylines Heading Into the Playoffs Brandon Peleshok | April 14, 2015 With the Detroit Red Wings earning their 24th consecutive post-season appearance, there are plenty of question marks surrounding the team as they head into their series against the Tampa Bay Lightning.…
Taking a Moment to Appreciate the 2014-15 Red Wings Brandon Peleshok | April 12, 2015 When the Detroit Red Wings clinched their 24th consecutive playoff berth against the Montreal Canadiens on Thursday night, many fans (including myself) took issue with how they did it.…
50 Years Ago in Hockey – Ullman Ultimate Leader for Wings Rick Cole | April 12, 2015 Norm Ullman powered the Detroit Red Wings to a 4-2 win over the Chicago Black Hawks last night and set an NHL playoff record en route. The Wings now lead…
Detroit’s Gigantic Goaltender Controversy Prashanth Iyer | April 12, 2015 By now, a majority of the Detroit Red Wings fan base is aware that the coach Mike Babcock and his staff have a full-blown goaltender controversy on their hands heading…
50 Years Ago in Hockey – Wings Whip Hawks Rick Cole | April 5, 2015 The Detroit Red Wings, just as coach Sid Abel predicted, look to be turning their semi-final series into an offensive display. The poured a half-dozen goals into the Chicago net last night…
50 Years Ago in Hockey – Hawks, Wings Relax Between Games Rick Cole | April 3, 2015 While the Montreal Canadiens and Toronto Maple Leafs took verbal shots at each other after their tumultuous game one, the Detroit Red Wings and Chicago Black Hawks relaxed and took…
50 Years Ago in Hockey – Favourites Take Openers Rick Cole | April 2, 2015 The Stanley Cup playoffs opened last night in Detroit and Montreal and went pretty much as scripted, with the favoured Canadiens and Red Wings posting victories. Both games were close,…