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Detroit Red Wings Face Another Nightmare Scenario in March NHL Schedule

The Detroit Red Wings have been in Stanley Cup Playoff contention for three-straight seasons, but the schedule for the month of March has crushed them.

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Stars Vs. Red Wings Recap: Detroit Gets Important Point In 3-2 OT Loss

Stars vs. Red Wings, March 14, 2026 – The Detroit Red Wings were on the road Saturday night, taking on the Dallas Stars in the American Airlines Center.

Detroit Red Wings News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 14

Red Wings Activate David Perron

The Detroit Red Wings announced in advance of their game tonight against the Dallas Stars that they have activated veteran forward David Perron off of injured reserve.

Detroit Red Wings News / NHL Trade Talk / March 14

Detroit’s Deadline Gamble at Center Is Being Tested

The Detroit Red Wings are facing a serious problem at the worst possible time of the season. With March being an important month for the team to cement their spot in the playoffs, injuries have hit, and their inaction at the trade deadline appears to be coming back to haunt them.

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David Perron News / Daily Faceoff / March 14

Red Wings activate David Perron from injured reserve

A returning face to Hockeytown is set to jump back on the ice. The Detroit Red Wings activated forward David Perron from injured reserve. He’s expected to be in the lineup on Saturday night, when the Red Wings take on the Dallas Stars.

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The 25 best NHL teams who didn't win the Stanley Cup

In the lore of the NHL, it's the Stanley Cup-winning teams that are remembered the most from seasons past. Yet, when looking back on the best of the best

Detroit Red Wings News / Last Word On Sports / March 14

NHL Rumours and Recent Injuries to the Detroit Red Wings Top Centres

Injuries decimated the Detroit Red Wings centres, and NHL Rumours suggest they may be in the market to upgrade the position. They’re facing a crisis at the worst time of the season, right before the stretch drive of the Stanley Cup Playoffs.

Detroit Red Wings News / Daily Faceoff / March 14

Red Wings provide injury updates on Rasmussen, Brandsegg-Nygard

The injury bug continues to pester the Detroit Red Wings. On Saturday, head coach Todd McLellan announced that forward Michael Rasmussen is expected to be out a week and forward Michael Brandsegg-Nygard is out day-to-day with respective undisclosed injuries.

NHL News / Inside The Rink / March 14

Tampa Bay Outclasses Detroit: Key Takeaways

It’s looking bleak in Detroit. Not only has Detroit lost their two best centermen in Dylan Larkin and Andrew Copp, but they’ve now broken the streak of no back-to-back regulation losses since November after dropping their game to Tampa Bay.

Detroit Red Wings News / Breakaway on SI / March 14

Red Wings' Playoff Hopes Fade with Key Injuries Down Stretch

The Detroit Red Wings' playoff hopes continue to fade as key injuries to their core offense have the team stumbling through the final month of the season.

Detroit Red Wings News / NHL on ClutchPoints / March 14

Red Wings’ biggest mistake at 2026 NHL Trade Deadline

The Detroit Red Wings swung a last-second trade at the 2026 NHL Trade Deadline. Detroit landed Justin Faulk in a trade with the St. Louis Blues on Friday.

David Perron News / The Hockey Writers / March 13

How the Red Wings Can Maximize David Perron in Return to Detroit

When the Detroit Red Wings acquired David Perron at the trade deadline, they not only brought back a familiar face, but a central figure in team culture as well.

NHL News / Inside The Rink / March 12

Detroit Red Wings & Tampa Bay Lightning Trade AHL Players

The Detroit Red Wings and Tampa Bay Lightning are currently playing in the second period. The two general managers have agreed to an AHL-level trade. The Red Wings are acquiring forward Michael Milne and Wojciech Stachowiak from the Lightning.

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 12

Lightning Acquire Ian Mitchell From Red Wings

The Detroit Red Wings have acquired forwards Wojciech Stachowiak and Michael Milne from the Tampa Bay Lightning for defenseman Ian Mitchell. Each player will report to their respective AHL clubs.

Detroit Red Wings News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 12

Red Wings Recall Austin Watson

The Red Wings announced that they’ve recalled winger Austin Watson from AHL Grand Rapids under emergency conditions. He’ll be on hand for tonight’s game against the Lightning.

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Detroit Red Wings News / Field Level Media / March 12

Red Wings' Dylan Larkin, Andrew Copp out at least 2 weeks

Detroit Red Wings captain Dylan Larkin and fellow forward Andrew Copp will be sidelined at least two weeks due to their respective leg injuries, head coach Todd McLellan announced Thursday.

Detroit Red Wings News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 12

Dylan Larkin, Andrew Copp Out At Least Two Weeks

In an ever-tightening battle for their first playoff berth in 10 years, the Red Wings will be without their top two centers for nearly half of their remaining schedule.

Detroit Red Wings News / The Hockey Writers / March 12

Red Wings’ Trade Deadline Moves Foreshadow Forward Pursuit In Offseason

Ahead of the 2026 NHL Trade Deadline, the Detroit Red Wings had two priorities: bolstering their top-six scoring and adding depth on defense. They addressed the latter by acquiring Justin Faulk, but could not land a high-end scorer.

Detroit Red Wings News / The Hockey Writers / March 11

How Have the Red Wings’ Veterans Performed This Season?

The Detroit Red Wings are a team with great historical roots that are up-and-coming in the league right now. In a way, that describes the roster as well with 14 of the 24 players to suit up for them being at least 35 years old or being 25 and under.

Detroit Red Wings News / Last Word On Sports / March 10

NHL Rumours: Red Wings Down to 2 Big Name D-Men at Deadline

Welcome to the latest edition of NHL Rumours on Last Word On Hockey. With the NHL Trade Deadline officially in the rearview, the dissection process begins.

Detroit Red Wings News / Inside The Rink / March 9

How Detroit Changed Their Identity Over the Weekend

Pushovers. I say that with love, but this team was a bunch of pushovers. It was pretty common to see Detroit play games at half speed or just coast through certain nights.

NHL News / Field Level Media / March 9

Red Wings seek rare back-to-back wins while Panthers discuss next year

If the Detroit Red Wings are to remain in playoff position, they likely can't afford more losses to teams well behind them in the Eastern Conference standings -- like the Florida Panthers -- or more injuries.

Patrick Kane News / Professor Press Box / March 9

By the Letters: Kings of 'K' —From Kurri to Kane

In the grand alphabet of hockey, the letter “K” has carried a certain weight; a hallmark for pure offensive instinct and that rare, championship-winning DNA.

Justin Faulk News / NHL on ClutchPoints / March 9

Red Wings’ Justin Faulk breaks silence on blockbuster Blues trade

The Detroit Red Wings swung a trade for Justin Faulk at the buzzer of the 2026 NHL Trade Deadline. Detroit paid a steep price to bring the veteran blueliner to the Motor City, as well.

Detroit Red Wings News / Field Level Media / March 8

Red Wings' John Gibson, Cam Talbot combine to blank Devils

John Gibson and Cam Talbot combined for a shutout and the Detroit Red Wings defeated the host New Jersey Devils 3-0 on Sunday night in Newark, N.J. Gibson stopped all 21 shots he faced in the first two periods.

Detroit Red Wings News / NHL Trade Talk / March 6

Red Wings Give Up a 'Holl' for D-Man Justin Faulk

The Detroit Red Wings have landed defenseman Justin Faulk from the St. Louis Blues for quite a “Holl” on Friday. The Red Wings send defenseman Justin Holl, unsigned forward prospect Dmitri Buchelnikov, a 1st-round pick, and a 3rd-round pick in the 2026 NHL Draft, as per the NHL.com trade tracker.