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The 2025-26 NHL season is in full-swing, and all 32 teams have an impression of who they are at the start of this campaign. The Detroit Red Wings have proven themselves to be a capable yet inconsistent threat in the Atlantic Division, securing wins in six of their first nine games.

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Red Wings’ Youth Starting Season Strong Shows Yzerman’s Plan is Working

When Steve Yzerman took over as the lead man for the Detroit Red Wings back in April 2019, he made it clear that a rebuild and return to the glory days that he spearheaded as the captain would not happen overnight and would take time.

NHL News / Field Level Media / October 28

Dylan Larkin's 3-point night lifts Red Wings past Blues

Dylan Larkin scored two goals and earned an assist as the visiting Detroit Red Wings defeated the St. Louis Blues 5-2 Tuesday night. Alex DeBrincat had a goal and an assist as the Red Wings defeated the Blues for the second time in four days.

Dylan Larkin News / The Hockey Writers / October 28

Larkin Pots 2 Goals for Red Wings in 5-2 Victory Over the Blues

The Detroit Red Wings secured a 5-2 victory over the St. Louis Blues. This was the second and last game the two teams played against each other. The last one resulted in the Red Wings scoring six straight goals at home to win 6-4 over the Blues on Oct.

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The '2024-25 NHL 30-goal scorers' quiz

How many of the 46 players to score 30 or more goals in the 2024-25 NHL season can you name in six minutes?

The 'Multiple 50-goal seasons in NHL history' quiz

The 'Goal leaders from each NHL season since 1990' quiz

The 'Maurice Richard Trophy winners' quiz

NHL News / Last Word On Sports / October 28

NHL Predictions: October 28 St. Louis Blues Vs Detroit Red Wings

Welcome back to NHL Predictions here on Last Word on Hockey! Every day, we provide in-depth analysis, insights, and predictions for every NHL game. For the second time in four days, the St.

NHL News / Yardbarker

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 / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 27

Red Wings assign top prospect Michael Brandsegg-Nygard

The Detroit Red Wings have reassigned top prospect Michael Brandsegg-Nygard to the AHL’s Grand Rapids Griffins. Brandsegg-Nygard played through the first nine games of his NHL career to start Detroit’s season.

Detroit Red Wings News / Inside The Rink / October 28

Detroit Red Wings Assign Rookie Forward to Grand Rapids

The Detroit Red Wings return tomorrow night against the St. Louis Blues. They are coming off a 6-4 come-from-behind win over the Blues on Saturday night in which they scored six unanswered goals after going down 4-0 in the first 24 minutes of play.

Detroit Red Wings News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 26

Red Wings’ Patrick Kane to miss his fourth straight game

Kane was injured in last week’s win over the Tampa Bay Lightning, after taking a hard fall into the boards. He has missed three games since — a run that will grow to four absences on Tuesday.

Red Wings erase four-goal deficit, top Blues at home

The 15 greatest hockey line nicknames of all time

The '1996-1998 Detroit Red Wings' quiz

Emmitt Finnie News / The Hockey Writers / October 26

Red Wings Weekly #3 – The Legend of Emmitt Finnie

Welcome back to Red Wings Weekly! In this weekly column, we like to take a look at the Red Wings’ most-recent week of play, identify any players and/or trends that stood out, and then look ahead and find out what the next week may have in store for the team from Hockeytown.

NHL News / Field Level Media / October 25

Red Wings erase four-goal deficit, top Blues at home

Simon Edvinsson scored a pair of goals, including the go-ahead goal with 9:12 remaining, as the Detroit Red Wings rallied from a four-goal deficit to stun the St.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / October 25

Red Wings Comeback From Four Down For 6-4 Win Over the Blues

Two former Western Conference rivals squared off for a Saturday night (Oct.25) matchup, with the St. Louis Blues traveling to Detroit to take on the Red Wings.

Detroit Red Wings News / Inside The Rink / October 24

Detroit Red Wings in Second Place in Atlantic Division Through Eight Games

The Detroit Red Wings were defeated by the New York Islanders by a score of 7-2. The game against the Islanders got away from the Red Wings after giving up three goals in the second period.

NHL News / Field Level Media / October 24

Puck management key for Red Wings in first of pair vs. Blues

The Red Wings departed Detroit earlier this week riding a five-game winning streak. They'll make a brief return Saturday following two losses. That's when Detroit will play the first game of a home-and-home with the St.

Nate Danielson News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 24

Red Wings activate, reassign former No. 9 overall pick

The Detroit Red Wings announced they’ve activated center Nate Danielson from the non-roster list and assigned him to AHL Grand Rapids. He had begun the season there after sustaining an undisclosed injury in a preseason game.

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Detroit Red Wings News / Inside The Rink / October 24

Detroit Red Wings Reportedly Shopping Defensemen and a Forward; Potential Fits

The Detroit Red Wings suffered their second straight loss last night, 7-2 to the New York Islanders. According to Elliotte Friedman on his 32 Thoughts podcast mentioned the Red Wings are looking to move defensemen Erik Gustafsson and Justin Holl, and could potentially be looking to move Jonatan Berggren.

Detroit Red Wings News / Total Apex Sports / October 23

Detroit Red Wings Head Coach Reveals Soft-Benching Of Star Player In Last Night’s Loss

The Detroit Red Wings’ five-game winning streak came to a halt with a disappointing 4-2 loss to the Buffalo Sabres, but the final score wasn’t the only story grabbing headlines.

Patrick Kane News / NHL Trade Talk / October 21

Patrick Kane Out for Red Wings Road Trip, Injury Could Be Worse Than Expected

The Detroit Red Wings will be without Patrick Kane for at least the next two games, as the veteran forward continues to recover from an upper-body injury sustained last Friday against the Tampa Bay Lightning.

NHL News / Yardbarker / October 20

Knee-jerk reactions to first two weeks of NHL season

Let's take a look at some knee-jerk reactions to the beginning of the season.

Golden Knights star is out week to week with an undisclosed injury

Maple Leafs already facing pressure as starting goalie rips teammates

Toronto should keep trade target that's linked to Penguins, Blue Jackets

How Sidney Crosby could actually leave Pittsburgh for Canadiens

Flyers in tough spot with ex-first-round pick Matvei Michkov

Steve Yzerman News / Athlon Sports / October 20

Steve Yzerman Lays Out Canada’s Expectations for 2026 Olympics

Four months out from the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan, Detroit Red Wings GM and former Olympic gold medalist Steve Yzerman knows exactly what awaits Team Canada.

Steve Yzerman News / NHL Trade Talk / October 20

Red Wings’ Hot Start Could Push Yzerman to Be an Early Trade Buyer

The Detroit Red Wings are quickly becoming one of the biggest surprises of the NHL season — and if their strong play continues, they could force general manager Steve Yzerman to accelerate his plans and enter the trade market sooner than expected.

Detroit Red Wings News / Daily Faceoff / October 16

Gustafsson, Hamonic may be on the move as younger players overtake them in Detroit

With the emergence of Axel Sandin-Pellikka, Simon Edvinsson and Albert Johansson, the Detroit Red Wings have a crowded blue line. It’s a refreshing sight for Red Wings fans, who after Wednesday’s 4-1 win over the defending Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers are now 3-1-0 through their first four games of the season.