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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.

Red Wings Need a Young Goalie to Emerge in 2025-26
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There may not be a more intriguing position group in the Detroit Red Wings organization this season than in goal. Not only is it the position where they made their biggest offseason acquisition, but it is also a position where they have several intriguing prospects, some of which appear to be within striking distance of the NHL roster. Looking a little deeper, however, you’ll find that the Red Wings have positioned themselves for this season, the 2025-26 campaign, to potentially shape their situation in goal for the foreseeable future. It begins with who is currently on the roster and how…

Penguins Edge Out 2-1 Win Over Red Wings
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In their fifth preseason game, the Pittsburgh Penguins took to the road on Monday night (Sept. 29) for a matchup against the Detroit Red Wings. The Penguins moved to 3-1-1 following a 2-1 win. Detroit made a valiant effort in the dying minutes to tie the game, but ultimately fell just short. Related: Penguins’ Prospects Standing Out in the Preseason Tristan Jarry made 21 saves in the win, which management hopes will give him a boost of confidence heading into the season. John Gibson made 18 saves in the loss, but came up with timely saves to keep the game…

Pending UFA Likely No Longer an Option for the Red Wings
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There were rumors linking Kyle Connor to the Detroit Red Wings, as the star forward for the Winnipeg Jets is one of the many big names approaching unrestricted free agency this summer. If there was any truth to the speculation, it’s no longer likely an option on the table for general manager Steve Yzerman. Why Were the Red Wings Being Linked to Connor? The Athletic’s Chris Johnston suggested in a mailbag column that Connor’s ties to the Michigan area could make the Red Wings an intriguing option. He wrote: “Some fans in Connor’s home state of Michigan may be dreaming of…

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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.