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Markstrom gets ninth shutout, Flames beat Detroit 3-0
Read full article: Markstrom gets ninth shutout, Flames beat Detroit 3-0Elias Lindholm scored his 30th goal, a career high, and Jacob Markstrom made 19 saves for his league-leading ninth shutout to lead the Calgary Flames to a 3-0 win over the Detroit Red Wings.
Larkin scores 2 in Red Wingsโ 3-2 OT win over Sabres
Read full article: Larkin scores 2 in Red Wingsโ 3-2 OT win over SabresDylan Larkin scored the tying goal in regulation and notched the winner 2:07 into overtime to give the Detroit Red Wings a 3-2 comeback win over the Buffalo Sabres in snowbound western New York.
Red Wings fall apart in first road game, lose to Canadiens, 6-1
Read full article: Red Wings fall apart in first road game, lose to Canadiens, 6-1Mathieu Perreault had a hat trick and the Montreal Canadiens beat the Detroit Red Wings 6-1 on Saturday night to end their season-opening losing streak at five.
Raymond scores 1st NHL goal, Red Wings top Blue Jackets 4-1
Read full article: Raymond scores 1st NHL goal, Red Wings top Blue Jackets 4-1Lucas Raymond made his first NHL goal a big one for the Detroit Red Wings, breaking a scoreless tie at 6:38 of the third period on the way to a 4-1 victory over the Columbus Blue Jackets.
Alex Nedeljkovic signs 2-year contract with Red Wings after trade from Hurricanes
Read full article: Alex Nedeljkovic signs 2-year contract with Red Wings after trade from HurricanesAlex Nedeljkovic has signed a two-year contract with the Detroit Red Wings reportedly worth $3 million per season after he was traded to Detroit from the Carolina Hurricanes.
Red Wings trade Bernier, 3rd-round pick for Alex Nedeljkovic from Hurricanes
Read full article: Red Wings trade Bernier, 3rd-round pick for Alex Nedeljkovic from HurricanesThe Detroit Red Wings have acquired goalie Alex Nedeljkovic from the Carolina Hurricanes in exchange for goalie Jonathan Bernier and a third-round pick.
Dear Red Wings end-of-season notes: 2020-21 vs. 2019-20, looking ahead
Read full article: Dear Red Wings end-of-season notes: 2020-21 vs. 2019-20, looking aheadThere is a lot to dig into about the Red Wings -- this is a brief overview of how the 2020-2021 season went in comparison to the previous season.
Red Wings end drought in Tampa with 5-1 win over the Lightning
Read full article: Red Wings end drought in Tampa with 5-1 win over the LightningThomas Greiss made 27 stops to lead the Detroit Red Wings to a 5-1 victory over Tampa Bay for their first road win against the Lightning in the regular season in more than 10 years.
Verhaeghe paces Panthers over Red Wings, 4-1
Read full article: Verhaeghe paces Panthers over Red Wings, 4-1The Red Wings have lost six consecutive road games. โItโs as bad as weโve played defensively in a while,โ Red Wings coach Jeff Blashill said. โIt took us too long to get into this game tonight,โ Red Wings center Dylan Larkin said. Verhaegheโs second goal, a wraparound that went airborne and in at 12:11 of the second, stretched the Panthers lead to 4-1. Red Wings: Jonathan Bernier: day to day (lower body), Bobby Ryan: day to day (upper body), Marc Staal: day to day (upper body).
Grimaldi scores 4 goals as Predators rout Red Wings 7-1
Read full article: Grimaldi scores 4 goals as Predators rout Red Wings 7-1Grimaldi scored four goals to tie a team record and lead the Nashville Predators over the Detroit Red Wings 7-1 on Thursday. โRocco was flying obviously in the first period,โ Nashville coach John Hynes said. โI just thought we had too many no-shows tonight,โ Red Wings coach Jeff Blashill said. OFFENSIVE STRUGGLESThe Red Wings have scored just once during their three-game slide. WHATโS NEXTThe Red Wings return home to host Columbus on Saturday and Sunday.
NHL ref's career over, 'make-up' calls in hockey spotlight
Read full article: NHL ref's career over, 'make-up' calls in hockey spotlightTim Peel's career as an NHL referee is over after his voice was picked up by a TV microphone saying he wanted to call a penalty against the Nashville Predators. The league on Wednesday, March 24, 2021, announced that Peel no longer will be working NHL games now or in the future. Peel will โno longer will be working NHL games now or in the future," the league said. โWatch what happens at the end of games,โ said Carolina coach Rod BrindโAmour, a former center who played more than 1,600 NHL games. That level of experience made him a โsenior-level officialโ in the terms of the league's collective bargaining agreement with the NHL Officials Association.
Khudobin earns 3rd shutout in Starsโ 3-0 win over Red Wings
Read full article: Khudobin earns 3rd shutout in Starsโ 3-0 win over Red WingsDallas Stars' Ty Dellandrea reacts after scoring a goal on Detroit Red Wings goaltender Thomas Greiss (29) during the third period of an NHL hockey game, Saturday, March 20, 2021, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)DETROIT โ Tanner Kero broke a scoreless tie late in the second period, Anton Khudobin stopped all 21 shots he faced and the Dallas Stars pulled away to beat the Detroit Red Wings 3-0 Saturday night. โAt this point, you appreciate every game you get in," Kero, who is from Hancock, Michigan, said after playing in his 85th NHL game. โWeโre not the only team that has struggled to score against that team," Red Wings coach Jeff Blashill said. The Red Wings will have a couple days off, a luxury in the NHL this season, before playing the Predators on the road Tuesday night.
Coleman scores, lifts Lightning to 4-3 OT win over Red Wings
Read full article: Coleman scores, lifts Lightning to 4-3 OT win over Red WingsTampa Bay Lightning center Blake Coleman (20) scores on Detroit Red Wings goaltender Thomas Greiss (29) during overtime of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, March 9, 2021, in Detroit. Tampa Bay won 4-3. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)DETROIT โ Blake Coleman scored 2:17 into overtime, giving the Tampa Bay Lightning a 4-3 win over the Detroit Red Wings on Tuesday night. Tampa Bay is 18-4-2 with the NHL's best winning percentage and has 38 points, tying Toronto for the most in the league. Thomas Greiss made 25 saves for the last-place Red Wings.
Are Red Wings this bad? Do we dare ask?
Read full article: Are Red Wings this bad? Do we dare ask?Power play:Through 19 games this season, the Red Wings have a power play conversion of 6.7% -- the league average is 20.62%. HDA -- high-danger scoring chances againstThis must be terrible for the Red Wings, right? AdThe Red Wings -- yes, the Detroit Red Wings -- are among the top FIVE teams in the league in terms of xGF. AdIf Iโm Blashill and his coaching staff, Iโm focused on the power play, the power play and the power play. From the Dear Red Wings Discussion Board:As noted, Mathias Brome now has 0 points in 17 games played in the NHL.
Patric Hornqvist scores twice, Panthers rout Red Wings 7-2
Read full article: Patric Hornqvist scores twice, Panthers rout Red Wings 7-2DETROIT, MICHIGAN - FEBRUARY 19: Patric Hornqvist #70 of the Florida Panthers scores a first period goal past Thomas Greiss #29 of the Detroit Red Wings at Little Caesars Arena on February 19, 2021 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)DETROIT โ Patric Hornqvist scored in the first and third periods to help the Florida Panthers start and finish strong in a 7-2 victory over the the Detroit Red Wings on Friday night. After winning an NHL-low 17 games last season, the Red Wings are among the league's worst teams with 15 losses in 19 games. โThis was unacceptable.โWhen the Red Wings briefly had positive moments Friday night, they didn't last long. AdThe Panthers have won six straight on the road against the Red Wings and 11 of last 13 games overall against them.
Red Wings lose to Blackhawks, 3-2, in overtime
Read full article: Red Wings lose to Blackhawks, 3-2, in overtimeDETROIT, MICHIGAN - FEBRUARY 15: Thomas Greiss #29 of the Detroit Red Wings watches a first period goal get past him while playing the Chicago Blackhawks at Little Caesars Arena on February 15, 2021 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)DETROIT โ Dominik Kubalik scored his second goal of the game 4:43 into overtime, and the Chicago Blackhawks beat the Detroit Red Wings 3-2 on Monday night. After a scoreless second, Christian Djoos pulled the Red Wings into a tie early in the third. Greiss made 21 saves for the Red Wings, who failed to follow up a win with another victory for the fourth time this season. COLD BEERThe Red Wings opened some concessions stands for the first time this season, allowing about 200 people attending the game to buy food and drink.
Red Wings vs. Blackhawks: 5 things to know
Read full article: Red Wings vs. Blackhawks: 5 things to knowHereโs what to know ahead of Monday nightโs game:Red Wings finish trip with rare winThe Red Wings (4-10-2) wrapped up their road trip Saturday night with a 4-2 win in Nashville. He made 23 saves against the Predators to help the Red Wings get their fourth win of the season. The Blackhawks find themselves in 5th place in the Central Division as they head for two games against the last-place Red Wings. AdBertuzzi remains outThe Red Wings remain without Tyler Bertuzzi, one of their top offensive threats. The 30-year-old had been a healthy scratch for a couple of weeks, last appearing in the Red Wings lineup on Jan. 31.
Red Wings goalie situation -- hereโs whatโs going on
Read full article: Red Wings goalie situation -- hereโs whatโs going on(Photo by Marissa Baecker/Getty Images)Backup Detroit Red Wings goalie Calvin Pickard entered the NHLโs COVID-19 protocol on Friday. AdFulcher was first signed as a free agent by the Red Wings back in 2017. Itโs not like the Red Wings are in some kind of crazy playoff race. DALLAS, TEXAS - JANUARY 28: Thomas Greiss #29 of the Detroit Red Wings in goal against the Dallas Stars in the second period at American Airlines Center on January 28, 2021 in Dallas, Texas. Hereโs the full Red Wings injuries/COVID list:
Fabbroโs late goal lifts Predators over Red Wings, 3-2
Read full article: Fabbroโs late goal lifts Predators over Red Wings, 3-2NEWARK, NEW JERSEY - JANUARY 30: Dante Fabbro #57 of the Nashville Predators skates against the New Jersey Devils at the Prudential Center on January 30, 2020 in Newark, New Jersey. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)NASHVILLE, Tenn. โ The first game-winning goal of Dante Fabbroโs career came in dramatic fashion. Fabbro scored with 59.2 seconds remaining to give the Nashville Predators a 3-2 victory over the struggling Detroit Red Wings on Thursday night. POWER PLAY STRUGGLINGAfter coming up empty in four opportunities with the man advantage Thursday night, the Red Wings have not scored a power-play goal in their last seven games. โWe still go over the boards trying to score,โ Red Wings captain Dylan Larkin said.
Bobrovsky shines as Panthers edge Red Wings 2-1
Read full article: Bobrovsky shines as Panthers edge Red Wings 2-1It was a close game, but it didnโt feel like that.โBobrovsky allowed an early goal but was able to stop the Red Wings the rest of the way. It was a good win for us.โAdFilip Zadina scored for the Red Wings. The Red Wings have lost nine of 10. โWe had some chances on the power play, but we need to score.โZadina put the Red Wings ahead 1-0 at the 3:31 mark of the first. The Red Wings visit the Nashville Predators on Thursday.
Givani Smithโs โGordie Howe Hat Trickโ helps Red Wings beat Panthers, 4-1
Read full article: Givani Smithโs โGordie Howe Hat Trickโ helps Red Wings beat Panthers, 4-1Florida Panthers defenseman Aaron Ekblad, left, and Detroit Red Wings right wing Givani Smith fight during the third period of an NHL hockey game, Sunday, Feb. 7, 2021, in Sunrise, Fla. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)SUNRISE, Fla. โ Givani Smith had a goal and an assist as Detroit Red Wings won for the first time in nine games, beating the Florida Panthers 4-1 on Sunday. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images) (2021 Getty Images)Greiss, who moved to 1-7-2, stopped a three-on-one Florida break with the Red Wings ahead 2-1 in the third period. Sam Gagner notched his first assist with the Red Wings on the goal. After getting into four games for the Toronto Maple Leafs last season, Marchment played left wing on the fourth line with right wing Noel Acciari and center Juho Lammikko. AdON THE MENDRed Wings forward Tyler Bertuzzi was injured when Florida visited Detroit last week and is expected to miss a few more games.
Red Wings roundup: Zadina is hope, NHL virus protocols update, Abdelkader keeps playing
Read full article: Red Wings roundup: Zadina is hope, NHL virus protocols update, Abdelkader keeps playingAdThe Red Wings ended up losing their second straight to the Lightning, 3-1, on Friday. I think weโll see the Red Wings win at least one of these. Friday night could have gotten out of hand against the Lightning, but Greiss gave the Red Wings a chance. The Red Wings bought out Abdelkaderโs hefty contract in October. He was in the 5th year of a 7-year contract he signed with the Red Wings in 2015.
Lightning stay unbeaten at home with 3-1 win over Red Wings
Read full article: Lightning stay unbeaten at home with 3-1 win over Red WingsTAMPA, FLORIDA - JANUARY 30: Steven Stamkos #91 of the Tampa Bay Lightning looks on during a game against the Nashville Predators at Amalie Arena on January 30, 2021 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)TAMPA, Fla. โ Barclay Goodrow scored a pair of goals and the Tampa Bay Lightning remained undefeated on home ice with a 3-1 victory over the Detroit Red Wings on Friday night. Goodrowโs second goal of the game was the 6,000th goal in Lightning franchise history. Tampa Bay extended its point streak against Detroit to 19 games (18-0-1) and has won 16 consecutive regular-season home games against the Red Wings. Tampa Bay Lightning: At Nashville Predators on Monday.
Killorn, Lightning beat Red Wings 5-1 for 3rd straight win
Read full article: Killorn, Lightning beat Red Wings 5-1 for 3rd straight winTampa Bay Lightning defenseman Victor Hedman (77) watches his goal get past Detroit Red Wings goaltender Thomas Greiss (29) during the first period of an NHL hockey game Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)TAMPA, Fla. โ Alex Killorn had a goal and an assist, and the Tampa Bay Lightning beat the Detroit Red Wings 5-1 on Wednesday for their third consecutive win. Victor Hedman, Ryan McDonagh, Anthony Cirelli and Brayden Point also scored for Tampa Bay, which remained unbeaten in five home games this season. The Lightning stretched their home win streak against the Red Wings to 15 dating to Dec. 12, 2013. Mantha scored on a breakaway at 9:49 before Killorn deflected a Mikhail Sergachev shot to make it 5-1 at 11:32. โI thought after the second period we didnโt really give them too much.โโMILESTONEDetroit captain Dylan Larkin appeared in his 400th game, all with the Red Wings.
5 things to know about Red Wings ahead of Tampa
Read full article: 5 things to know about Red Wings ahead of TampaDETROIT, MICHIGAN - JANUARY 10: Robby Fabbri #14 of the Detroit Red Wings skates against the Ottawa Senators at Little Caesars Arena on January 10, 2020 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)The Detroit Red Wings (2-6-2) are suffering a six-game losing skid as they enter a two-game series against the Tampa Bay Lightning (5-1-1) this week. Some Red Wings returning from COVID protocolForward Robby Fabbri is expected to return to the lineup in time for Wednesdayโs meeting in Tampa. Getting these players back should help the Red Wings return to the more competitive form they showed in the first four games of the season. The Red Wings actually won in overtime against the Blue Jackets the next night, but havenโt won a game since.
Surging Panthers hold off reeling Red Wings 3-2
Read full article: Surging Panthers hold off reeling Red Wings 3-2DETROIT, MICHIGAN - JANUARY 30: Dylan Larkin #71 of the Detroit Red Wings skates against the Florida Panthers at Little Caesars Arena on January 30, 2021 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)DETROIT โ Patric Hornqvist, Aaron Ekblad and Carter Verhaeghe scored and the Florida Panthers held off the Detroit Red Wings for a 3-2 win Sunday night. โGetting off to a good start enhances that attitude.โGreiss stopped 27 shots for the Red Wings, who have dropped six straight. The Panthers outshot the Red Wings 17-9 in the second period as they took control. The Red Wings play the Lighting on the road Wednesday night.
Stars keep hot start going with 2-1 OT win over Red Wings
Read full article: Stars keep hot start going with 2-1 OT win over Red Wings(AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)DALLAS โ Jason Dickinson scored 1:32 into overtime and the Dallas Stars won a third straight home game to start their delayed season, beating the Detroit Red Wings 2-1 on Tuesday night. The Red Wings controlled the puck for the first minute-plus of the 3-on-3 period before the Stars gained control and moved into the offensive zone. โI saw he probably thought that I was going to shoot it so I was going to take him out,โ Klingberg said. The Red Wings are winless in four of their past five games this season. Guys had to step up at key times.โSTILL MISSINGThe Red Wings remain without forwards Adam Erne, Robby Fabbri, Sam Gagner and Filip Zadina and defenseman Jon Merrill because of COVID-19 protocols.
Red Wings offense stifled in first game back: A few bright spots
Read full article: Red Wings offense stifled in first game back: A few bright spotsDETROIT โ The Detroit Red Wings were a team without any real offensive threat in their first game in about 10 months Thursday night. However, there were a few bright spots for the new-look Red Wings, a team with a list of additions to the lineup. He signed a one-year deal with the Red Wings this past spring, then scored 20 points in 23 games with Orebo. Hopefully he can help the Red Wings find the back of the net. Thomas GreissThomas Greiss made 40 saves in his debut with the Red Wings -- what more can you ask for?
Red Wings scoreless in opener, lose 3-0 to Hurricanes
Read full article: Red Wings scoreless in opener, lose 3-0 to HurricanesThe Red Wings, who were easily the NHL's worst team last season, played for the first time since they lost to Carolina at home on March 10, 2020. โOnce you started playing, you stopped thinking about it as much and it wasnโt quite as weird,โ Red Wings center Dylan Larkin said. โIt was a good step in the right direction.โROUGH STARTLarkin made his debut as captain of the Red Wings, and his giveaway helped the Hurricanes score first. Playing the rebuilding Red Wings eight times in 56 games in the pandemic-altered Central Division should help Carolina's chances. The Red Wingsโ No.
Red Wings roundup: New roster, key signings, draft recap, more
Read full article: Red Wings roundup: New roster, key signings, draft recap, moreIt might not feel like it, but a lot has happened in Red Wings world recently. The Red Wings are not looking for anything long-term in net. The Red Wings acquired Staal and a second-round draft pick from the New York Rangers for future considerations. I think Bertuzzi has been a consistently good player on a very consistently bad Red Wings team. I am always skeptical of every draft pick until we see him in the lineup, in a Red Wings sweater and playing well.
Yzerman adds D Troy Stecher as he attracts free agents to Red Wings
Read full article: Yzerman adds D Troy Stecher as he attracts free agents to Red WingsSteve Yzerman is convincing free agents to sign with the Detroit Red Wings, a team that just experienced one of the worst seasons in recent NHL history. The Red Wings are sure to give him an opportunity in their top four on defense, and perhaps power play time. Meanwhile, he makes the Red Wings defensive group more attractive. Donโt expect the Red Wings GM to be resting anytime soon. Read more:Sign up here for the latest news on the Red Wings and from around the league, and some jokes (good ones).
Red Wings add goalie Thomas Greiss through free agency
Read full article: Red Wings add goalie Thomas Greiss through free agencyDetroit Red Wings GM Steve Yzerman addressed the teamโs goalie need by signing free agent Thomas Greiss to a two-year deal on Saturday. #LGRW pic.twitter.com/i5nqvrCKSu โ Detroit Red Wings (@DetroitRedWings) October 10, 2020Greiss will be sharing the net with 32-year-old Jonathan Bernier who has one year left on his contract with Detroit. DETROIT, MICHIGAN - JANUARY 07: Jonathan Bernier #45 of the Detroit Red Wings skates against the Montreal Canadiens at Little Caesars Arena on January 07, 2020 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images) (2020 Getty Images)Thatโs two seasoned NHL goalies for less than $7 million in cap space this season for Yzermanโs Red Wings. Read more:Sign up here for the latest news on the Red Wings and from around the league, and some jokes (good ones).
NHL teams making moves, not waiting for top free agents
Read full article: NHL teams making moves, not waiting for top free agentsThe NHL is embarking on a free agent period like never before in hockey history. A handful of the top free agents are still available, but NHL teams aren't waiting for those big fish to sign to make other moves. Koivu signed for $1.5 million for next season, and they need to re-up top center Pierre-Luc Dubois and other restricted free agents. Teams have to move money, and in order to move money, they might have to move some really good players.โSome good free agents found new homes Saturday. The Buffalo Sabres signed center Cody Eakin to a $4.5 million, two-year contract, according to a person with direct knowledge of the deal.
Lundqvist to Caps, goalie carousel spins in NHL free agency
Read full article: Lundqvist to Caps, goalie carousel spins in NHL free agencyLundqvist signed with the Capitals when free agency opened Friday, Oct. 9, 2020. (AP Photo/Nick Wass, File)Nets around the NHL will look very different next season after a flurry of musical goaltenders in free agency. "You saw the goalie carousel take place," said San Jose Sharks general manager Doug Wilson, who traded for goalie Devan Dubnyk this week. 1 goalies.โAfter trading Dubnyk to San Jose, the Minnesota Wild signed former Flames goalie Cam Talbot to an $11 million, three-year deal. After losing series to them in 2009 and 2011, Lundqvist eliminated the Capitals three times: 2012, 2013 and 2015.
Lee helps Islanders beat Lightning 5-2 for 8th straight win
Read full article: Lee helps Islanders beat Lightning 5-2 for 8th straight winThe Islanders won 5-2. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)UNIONDALE, NY Since opening the season with three losses in four games, the New York Islanders have been unbeatable thanks to sheer teamwork. Anders Lee had a goal and two assists in New York's three-goal third period, and the Islanders beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 5-2 Friday night for their eighth straight win. The Lightning had won seven of their previous nine meetings against the Islanders since start of 2016-17 season. The previous time the teams met at Nassau Coliseum last Feb. 1, Greiss and Vasilevskiy battled to a scoreless tie before the Lightning won in a shootout.