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Dylan Larkin scores late in 3rd, again in OT as Wings top Stars

Dylan Larkin scored the tying goal late in the third period, then tallied again 34 seconds into overtime to give the host Detroit Red Wings a 4-3 win over the Dallas Stars on Tuesday.

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Capital Punishment: The Red Wings Week Recap

Detroit came off a great weekend against the strong Capitals. Washington broke the hearts of Red Wings fans two seasons ago. They jumped into the final playoff spot instead of Detroit.

NHL News / Field Level Media / December 22

Red-hot Red Wings host surging Stars as December heaters collide

The Detroit Red Wings have thrived since the beginning of the month. They'll try to keep the good December vibes going when they host Dallas on Tuesday night.

Sheldon Dries News / Inside The Rink / December 23

AHL: Grand Rapids Griffin’ Dries Takes Home Player of the Week Honors

The Grand Rapids Griffins won all three games they played last week, outscoring their opponents 16-4. They started things off with a 5-2 win over the Iowa Wild on Wednesday, then beat the Wild again on Friday with a 6-2 win.

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Moritz Seider News / Breakaway on SI / December 22

Red Wings' Moritz Seider Having Breakout Season

The Detroit Red Wings have been on an absolute heater and have won seven out of their last nine games, and there is a major reason for that. Star defenseman Moritz Seider has been doing everything for the Red Wings as of late and it has definitely shown on the scoreboard.

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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 / Field Level Media / December 22

NHL roundup: Red Wings edge Caps on Moritz Seider's late OT goal

Moritz Seider scored the game-winning goal with 23.3 seconds remaining in overtime to lead the Detroit Red Wings to a 3-2 win over the visiting Washington Capitals on Sunday.

Mason Appleton News / Pro Hockey Rumors / December 21

Red Wings Activate Mason Appleton

The Detroit Red Wings have activated forward Mason Appleton off of injured reserve. Appleton hasn’t played since sustaining a lower-body injury on November 29th.

NHL News / Field Level Media / December 21

Red Wings complete home-and-home sweep of Capitals with OT win

Moritz Seider scored the game-winning goal with 23.3 seconds remaining in overtime to lead the Detroit Red Wings to a 3-2 win over the visiting Washington Capitals on Sunday in Detroit, Mich.

Marco Kasper News / Inside The Rink / December 21

Marco Kasper’s Sophomore Slump: A Deeper Analysis

Just a year ago, this was the start of the Kasper hype train. Marco Kasper, the former first-round pick of the Red Wings, made his NHL debut last season.

NHL News / Field Level Media / December 21

Caps out to get back on track, split home-and-home vs. Wings

The Red Wings won't have long to savor their impressive win at the Washington Capitals on Saturday afternoon as the teams will play the second game of a home-and-home set Sunday afternoon in Detroit.

NHL News / Field Level Media / December 20

Red Wings soar past Capitals in opener of home-and-home set

The Detroit Red Wings drew first blood in a home-and-home situation with the Washington Capitals as they earned a 5-2 road victory on Saturday afternoon.

Detroit Red Wings News / Inside The Rink / December 20

Three Keys to Success for Detroit This Weekend

The Red Wings will be taking on the Washington Capitals this weekend in a home-and-home. Detroit played very poorly against the Utah Mammoth. They really need to bounce back to start creating some separation at the top of the Atlantic.

Detroit Red Wings News / NHL on ClutchPoints / December 16

Red Wings’ Alex DeBrincat pulls off stunning feat last done by prime Henrik Zetterberg

The Detroit Red Wings are rolling in December as they hunt down playoff positioning in the Atlantic Division. Detroit entered Tuesday’s game against the New York Islanders tied on points for first in the Atlantic.

Detroit Red Wings News / The Hockey Writers / December 16

Red Wings Still Need to Add a Defenseman

I’m sure many of you would have preferred to see the Detroit Red Wings acquire star defenseman Quinn Hughes. But the organization was unwilling to part with the equivalent of Simon Edvinsson, Marco Kasper, Michael Brandsegg-Nygard, and a first-round pick for one and half years of Hughes and nothing guaranteed beyond that.

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Jonatan Berggren News / Pro Hockey Rumors / December 15

Red Wings Place Jonatan Berggren On Waivers

The Red Wings placed winger Jonatan Berggren on waivers Monday, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports. Whether he’ll be assigned to AHL Grand Rapids if he clears or if they’re purely exposing him to the rest of the league for a change of scenery remains to be seen.

Patrick Kane News / Daily Faceoff / December 15

Red Wings’ Patrick Kane to miss at least two games

A top player is going to be absent for the next few days. When speaking to the media on Monday, Detroit Red Wings head coach Todd McLellan announced that forward Patrick Kane is going to be out for the next two games due to an upper-body injury and is considered day-to-day.

Quinn Hughes News / NHL on ClutchPoints / December 14

What Red Wings must do after missing out on Quinn Hughes trade

The Detroit Red Wings are one of the more exciting young teams in the NHL. At 18-12-3, the Red Wings are in first place in the Atlantic Division. The team missed out on getting Quinn Hughes in a trade, but this may be the best for the franchise as they look to make a playoff run and prepare for the future.

Detroit Red Wings News / Breakaway on SI / December 14

Red Wings Forward Shy of Surpassing Mike Modano's Record

The Detroit Red Wings secured a stunning 4-0 shutout against the Chicago Blackhawks during their latest matchup. It didn't take long for the Red Wings to heat up on the ice, as right-winger Alex DeBrincat scored off of assists from Andrew Copp and Patrick Kane at 0:55.

Detroit Red Wings News / The Hockey Writers / December 13

Red Wings’ Seider Taking Steps to Superstardom

It’s hard to pinpoint exactly where the story of the Red Wings’ rebuild will begin. It could begin with the day the Red Wings were mathematically eliminated from the playoffs for the first time in a quarter-century.

Steve Yzerman News / NHL on ClutchPoints / December 9

Red Wings GM Steve Yzerman takes subtle shot at goaltending

The Detroit Red Wings have climbed back into first place in the Atlantic Division after a 4-0 win on the road against the Vancouver Canucks on Monday. While they have won three of the last four, goaltending has been a topic of conversation for the Red Wings.

Craig Smith News / Daily Faceoff / December 8

Craig Smith retires after 14-season NHL career

A longtime secondary scorer has hung up his skates. On Monday, former NHL forward Craig Smith officially announced his retirement from pro hockey. In a statement released through Magnuson Hockey Agency, Smith expressed his gratitude for his 14-year career in the league.

Sebastian Cossa News / Daily Faceoff / December 5

It’s time for the Red Wings to give Sebastian Cossa a shot

The Detroit Red Wings have a history of star netminders. From Harry Lumley and Terry Sawchuk to Chris Osgood and Jimmy Howard, the Original Six franchise has had a number of standout goaltenders who have led the team to success.