Detroit Red Wings News & Opinion

Red Wings Outdoors: Ranking the Classics

Tony Wolak | December 10, 2018

Even if the Detroit Red Wings are not playing in them, the NHL’s outdoor games remain special. These heavily promoted events are more than just two- or three-point contests in…

Islanders Rally to Beat Red Wings

The Canadian Press | December 9, 2018

DETROIT — Matt Martin scored a tiebreaking goal with 16:36 remaining in the third period, capping an impressive comeback for the New York Islanders in a 3-2 victory over the Detroit Red Wings on Saturday night.
The Islanders trailed 2-0 after the first…

Where Does Tyler Bertuzzi Fit in the Red Wings’ Lineup?

Tony Wolak | December 7, 2018

Back in 2013, the Detroit Red Wings struck a deal with the San Jose Sharks which allowed the latter to move up two spots in that year’s NHL Draft. In…

Are Cholowski’s Sheltered Minutes Warranted?

Jacob Messing | December 6, 2018

After kicking off his rookie campaign with big minutes and impressive play, Dennis Cholowski’s ice time has steadily declined in recent weeks and that may be for the best. Cholowski…

Red Wings & Blues: Striking a Jimmy Howard Deal

Tony Wolak | December 6, 2018

It’s rare for the Detroit Red Wings and St. Louis Blues to be involved in a trade these days. But according to TSN’s Darren Dreger, the two teams may be…

Lightning Comeback to Beat Red Wings in Shootout

The Canadian Press | December 4, 2018

DETROIT — Nikita Kucherov and defenceman Victor Hedman scored in a shootout to give the Tampa Bay Lightning a 6-5 comeback victory over the Detroit Red Wings on Tuesday night.
The Lightning, who have won seven of eight, erased a 5-3 deficit in the thir…

NHL News & Notes: Seattle Expansion, Mantha Out & More

Brandon Share-Cohen | December 4, 2018

In today’s News & Notes, Seattle will officially be the NHL’s 32nd franchise, Anthony Mantha is out for over a month and Jay Beagle is set to return for the…

Avalanche & Varlamov Shut Out Red Wings

The Canadian Press | December 2, 2018

DETROIT — Semyon Varlamov made 24 saves for his 24th career shutout and first of the season in the Colorado Avalanche’s 2-0 win over the Detroit Red Wings on Sunday night.
The Avalanche stretched their point streak to 11 games (9-0-2) and have won seve…

Red Wings Beat Bruins – Howard With 37 Saves

The Canadian Press | December 2, 2018

BOSTON — Frans Nielsen scored his first goal of the season to break a tie with 8:07 left in the third period and Jimmy Howard made 37 saves, lifting the surging Detroit Red Wings past the Boston Bruins 4-2 on Saturday night.
Tyler Bertuzzi and Dylan La…

Red Wings Face Make-or-Break December

Jacob Messing | November 30, 2018

There’s no “home for the holidays” for the Detroit Red Wings, who head into December with a league-leading 16 games left for the calendar year in a make-or-break month. For…

Red Wings Best Blues – Bertuzzi Breaks Tie

The Canadian Press | November 28, 2018

DETROIT — Tyler Bertuzzi broke a tie with 6:53 to go with his second goal of the game and the Detroit Red Wings held on to beat the St. Louis Blues 4-3 on Wednesday night after blowing a 3-0 lead.
Bertuzzi put in a loose puck from just outside the crea…

Blue Jackets Start Strong, Then Hang on Over Red Wings

The Canadian Press | November 27, 2018

DETROIT — Pierre-Luc Dubois scored two goals to help the Columbus Blue Jackets hold on for a 7-5 win over the Detroit Red Wings on Monday night.
The Blue Jackets led 3-0 after the first period and led by four goals in the second.
Detroit rallied with t…