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The Habs Host The Red Wings In a Battle For 1st In The Atlantic Division

The Montreal Canadiens (25-13-6) are playing a huge game at the Bell Centre tonight as they take on the Detroit Red Wings (26-15-4) in what is a battle for 1st place in the division for the time being.

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Detroit Red Wings Recall Sheldon Dries

The Detroit Red Wings have addressed their need for a 13th forward after reassigning John Leonard earlier today. According to a team announcement, the Red Wings have recalled Sheldon Dries from the AHL’s Grand Rapids Griffins.

Patrick Kane News / NHL on ClutchPoints / January 9

Red Wings’ Patrick Kane’s son wants to see his dad get to 600 goals

It was a great night for the Detroit Red Wings as they defeated the Vancouver Canucks, and Patrick Kane scored his 500th goal. After the game, Kane’s son was hanging out with his father and said he wanted him to reach 600 goals.

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The 'All-time points leader by NHL team' quiz

Can you name every NHL franchise's all-time leader in points in five minutes?

The 'Maurice Richard Trophy winners' quiz

The 'NHL 1,600 point club' quiz

The 'Team Canada 2025 Four Nations Face-Off roster' quiz

John Leonard News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 9

Detroit Red Wings Reassign John Leonard

The Detroit Red Wings announced today that they have reassigned winger John Leonard to their AHL affiliate, the Grand Rapids Griffins. This isn’t Leonard’s first transaction of the year, as he was recalled from the AHL on Jan.

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Who is the winningest coach for every NHL franchise?

NHL head coaches have to hire good assistants. They have to set an overarching philosophy, juggle lineup configurations, and do the kind of “man management” that is impossible to track statistically.

Detroit Red Wings News / Daily Faceoff / January 9

It’s time for Red Wings to throttle up on the Yzerplan and make some additions

Nobody has been more critical of the ‘Yzerplan’ than yours truly. Specifically after last season’s trade deadline, I was very vocal about my skepticism

Patrick Kane News / NHL on ClutchPoints / January 9

Red Wings honor Patrick Kane with celebratory shirts after 500th goal

Detroit Red Wings forward Patrick Kane made NHL history on Thursday by becoming the 50th player in league history to score 500 career goals. The 37-year-old reached the milestone in a 5-1 victory over the Vancouver Canucks, scoring both the opening goal and the milestone goal in front of a boisterous home crowd.

Patrick Kane News / Daily Faceoff / January 8

Red Wings’ Patrick Kane scores 500th goal of NHL career

One of the best players of all time has hit a significant milestone. On Thursday night, Detroit Red Wings forward Patrick Kane scored the 500th goal of his NHL career, becoming the 50th player in league history to achieve the feat.

Detroit Red Wings News / Yardbarker / January 8

Patrick Kane joins NHL legends in elite club with 500th career goal amid Red Wings' playoff push

The Detroit Red Wings are in a good position to finally snap their nine-year playoff drought this season, and they continued that push on Thursday night with a 5-1 win over the Vancouver Canucks.

Jordan Binnington refuses to be pulled during loss as Joel Hofer hides in tunnel

Evgeni Malkin scores in return as the Penguins beat Devils

Blackhawks give Nolan Allan, Laurent Brossoit fresh start with trade to Sharks

Luke Schenn reportedly open to trade

Panthers' Brad Marchand out day-to-day with undisclosed ailment

Detroit Red Wings News / The Hockey Writers / January 8

How Each Red Wings Prospect Performed at the 2026 World Juniors

The annual Under-20 World Junior Championship (U20 WJC) is a stage for upcoming draft-eligible players to showcase their talents to NHL scouts, as well as already drafted players to show their respective organizations what they can do on the ice.

Detroit Red Wings News / Daily Faceoff / January 7

The Yzerplan is finally coming to fruition in Detroit

We’re starting to see some success for the Detroit Red Wings and their “Yzerplan,” led by GM Steve Yzerman. The team is 25-15-4 with 54 points, second in the Atlantic Division and third in the Eastern Conference.