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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 Extend Win Streak to 6 in 5-3 Win Over Blackhawks
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In an Original Six matchup, the Chicago Blackhawks and Detroit Red Wings faced off, with the Red Wings riding a five-game win streak. By the night’s end, the Red Wings extended their streak to six with a hard-fought 5-3 victory over their Original Six rival. Game Recap In a back-and-forth, fast-paced first period, the Red Wings got on the board first with two former Blackhawks linking up, with Patrick Kane making a smooth move through the neutral zone on a rush to eventually find Alex DeBrincat just inside the offensive zone. DeBrincat took a quick wrist shot that beat Petr…

Projected Lineups for the Blackhawks vs Red Wings – 1/10/25
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The Chicago Blackhawks 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. BLACKHAWKS (14-25-2) at RED WINGS (18-18-4) 7 p.m. ET; FDSNDET, CHSN, NHLN, SNW, SNO, SNE Blackhawks projected lineup Tyler Bertuzzi — Connor Bedard — Ilya MikheyevColton Dach — Frank Nazar — Teuvo TeravainenTaylor Hall — Jason Dickinson — Nick FolignoPatrick Maroon – Philipp Kurashev — Ryan Donato Wyatt Kaiser — Seth JoneAlex Vlasic — Louis CrevierNolan Allan — TJ Brodie Petr MrazekArvid Soderblom Scratched: Craig Smith, Lukas Reichel Injured: Alec Martinez (neck), Laurent Brossoit (knee), Connor Murphy…

Frank Mahovlich: Highs & Lows of a Hall of Fame Career
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Few players had a life as remarkable as Hall of Famer Frank Mahovlich. He played 1,418 professional games in 22 seasons between the National Hockey League and World Hockey Association (WHA). He was an All-Star in half of the NHL’s “Original 6” cities, played on both sides of the biggest rivalry in the game, won six Stanley Cups, and then served in the Canadian Senate when his playing days concluded. The Big M’s Legacy Begins with Maple Leafs Mahovlich was born on Jan. 10, 1938, in Timmins, a small town in northern Ontario. It became apparent at an early age…

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Today in Hockey History: Jan. 5
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It is time for our daily look back and the big events in National Hockey League history. Jan. 5 has given us many memories, including some NHL firsts, major personal milestones, and brand-new all-time records. Let’s get the journey back through time started! A First Time for Everything The Montreal…

 

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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.