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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.

Islanders & Red Wings Have Added Depth in Unique Ways to Become Contenders
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The New York Islanders played the Detroit Red Wings on Nov. 25 for the third and final time this season. The game wrapped up the season series with the Red Wings winning 4-2 to sweep the three-game set and these matchups could ultimately make the difference for two borderline playoff teams. Related: Islanders Not Giving Fans a Reason for Excitement Amid Recent Play The games showed the value of depth with lower-line forward and middle-pairing defensemen stepping up and taking over. It’s what will decide if either the Islanders or the Red Wings will get into the playoffs. Both Islanders…

Today in Hockey History: Nov. 26
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If it weren’t for one of the events on Nov. 26, there wouldn’t even be a National Hockey League to write a daily history column about. In addition to this, some of the greatest players to ever strap on a pair of skates made headlines on this date. Some hit personal milestones, some began incredible streaks, and others said goodbye. So, let’s hop aboard the THW time machine to relive all these great memories. Earliest NHL Moments The NHL was officially founded on Nov. 26, 1917, just a few weeks after the National Hockey Association suspended play. The charter members…

Projected Lineups for the Red Wings vs Islanders – 11/25/24
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The Detroit Red Wings take on the New York Islanders at UBS Arena tonight. Here are the projected/expected lineups sourced from NHL.com staff writers, independent correspondents, and others. RED WINGS (8-10-2) AT ISLANDERS (8-8-5) 7:30 p.m. ET; FDSNDET, MSGSN2 Red Wings projected lineup Vladimir Tarasenko — Dylan Larkin — Lucas RaymondAlex DeBrincat– Marco Kasper — Jonatan BerggrenMichael Rasmussen — J.T. Compher — Christian FischerJoe Veleno — Andrew Copp — Tyler Motte Simon Edvinsson — Moritz SeiderBen Chiarot — Jeff PetryAlbert Johansson — Erik Gustafsson Alex LyonCam Talbot Scratched: Justin Holl Injured: Patrick Kane (upper body) Status report Latest for THW: Islanders projected lineup Anders Lee…

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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.