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Patrick Kane is Proving He Belongs With the Detroit Red Wings for Another Season

Detroit Red Wings forward Patrick Kane is defying age, playing a pivotal role in their recent win over the Calgary Flames with two goals and an assist in Thursday’s win over the Montreal Canadiens.

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NHL Predictions: Detroit Red Wings vs Boston Bruins, March 21st

This is NHL Predictions at Last Word On Hockey. Today’s edition features two teams with ultra-high stakes. The Detroit Red Wings and Boston Bruins are gearing up to square-off in a game in which you couldn’t ask for a more entertaining scenario.

Detroit Red Wings News / Daily Faceoff / March 20

Red Wings aren't all-in enough, and it could cost them a playoff spot

The Detroit Red Wings have been plugging along in a rebuild for nearly 10 years.

Red Wings continue to slide in playoff race

Who should be the starting goaltender for the Canadiens come playoff time?

2026 NHL Draft: Top 10 NCAA players you need to know

The '1996-1998 Detroit Red Wings' quiz

John Leonard News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 20

Red Wings Reassign John Leonard

The Red Wings announced Friday that they’ve assigned left-winger John Leonard to AHL Grand Rapids. The move comes after center Andrew Copp returned to the lineup in last night’s win over the Canadiens, scoring a goal after sitting out just three games with a leg injury that was initially expected to keep him out for at least two weeks.

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The 'NHL all-time goals leaders' quiz

How many of the 22 players in NHL history with at least 600 career goals can you name in five minutes?

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

The 'NHL 1,600 point club' quiz

The 'NHL active hat trick leaders' quiz

Detroit Red Wings News / The Hockey Writers / March 20

Red Wings Should Extend Alex DeBrincat Sooner Rather Than Later

To this point in the Red Wings’ rebuild under general manager Steve Yzerman, most of his signature additions to Detroit’s roster have been through the draft.

NHL News / Yardbarker

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 / Field Level Media / March 19

Alex DeBrincat all the Red Wings need to take down Canadiens

Alex DeBrincat scored the go-ahead goal and assisted on Detroit's two other goals as the host Red Wings notched a 3-1 victory over the Montreal Canadiens on Thursday.

NHL News / Last Word On Sports / March 19

NHL Predictions: Detroit Red Wings vs Montreal Canadiens, March 19th

This is NHL Predictions at the Last Word On Hockey, featuring a detailed analysis of two teams who know that every point counts as March rolls on. The Detroit Red Wings and Montreal Canadiens are ready to face-off on Thursday night and it’s a matchup with clear Stanley Cup Playoff implications.

Detroit Red Wings News / The Sick Podcast / March 19

Another Must-Win Game For Habs Tonight Vs. Red Wings

The Montreal Canadiens (37-20-10) are in Detroit tonight to take on the Red Wings (37-23-8) in what is another must-win for the Habs for the 2nd time this week as they look to create some separation between themselves and the Red Wings.

Detroit Red Wings News / The Hockey Writers / March 19

Red Wings’ 'Rule of 3' Key to Playoff Berth

Coming out of the Olympic break, the Detroit Red Wings are just 4-4-2 – not exactly the kind of stretch a playoff team can afford with the standings tightening.

Detroit Red Wings News / Daily Faceoff / March 18

Red Wings continue to slide in playoff race

The Detroit Red Wings, who famously made the postseason for 25 consecutive seasons from 1991 through 2016, are now in danger of missing the playoffs for a 10th consecutive season.

Patrick Kane moves up U.S. goals list in Wings' win over Flames

The 'NHL goalies with 40 wins in a single season' quiz

Detroit Red Wings News / Last Word On Sports / March 18

Detroit Red Wings Bracing for a Wild NHL Atlantic Division Gauntlet

The dominoes couldn’t have gotten any more complicated for the Detroit Red Wings regarding their NHL Atlantic Division rivals. On Monday night, the Red Wings easily handled the Calgary Flames in a 5-2 win, the Boston Bruins lost in overtime, and on Sunday, the Montreal Canadiens lost in regulation.

Detroit Red Wings News / The Hockey Writers / March 18

How Have the Red Wings’ Youngsters Performed This Season?

The 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 15 of the 25 players to suit up for them being at least 35 years old or being 25 and under.

NHL News / Professor Press Box / March 17

Positives & Negatives in Flames’ Loss to Red Wings

Detroit’s Little Caesars Arena was buzzing Monday night, and the Detroit Red Wings took care of business, with a 5-2 win over the Calgary Flames. Patrick Kane scored twice, while Alex DeBrincat set up three goals.

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The 'NCAA basketball tournament mascots' quiz

The 'Oldest 30-point game by NBA team' quiz

The 'Active 100-catch NFL seasons' quiz

The 'Active multi-TD-catch NFL games' quiz

Detroit Red Wings News / NHL on ClutchPoints / March 17

Red Wings’ John Gibson gets real on ‘important’ Flames win amid playoff race

The Detroit Red Wings have received brutal injury luck following the NHL Trade Deadline. Both Dylan Larkin and Andrew Copp were injured in back-to-back games.

NHL News / Field Level Media / March 16

Patrick Kane moves up U.S. goals list in Wings' win over Flames

Patrick Kane scored twice and Alex DeBrincat collected three assists as the host Detroit Red Wings rolled to a 5-2 victory over the Calgary Flames on Monday, ending a three-game losing streak.

Eddie Genborg News / Daily Faceoff / March 15

Red Wings sign Eddie Genborg to three-year, entry-level contract

The Detroit Red Wings announced Sunday they signed forward Eddie Genborg to a three-year, entry-level contract that will start in 2026-27. He will report to the Red Wings’ AHL affiliate, the Grand Rapids Griffins, on an amateur tryout for the remainder of the 2025-26 season.

NHL News / Stadium Rant / March 15

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 / 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.

Detroit Red Wings News / Breakaway on SI / March 14