The Detroit Red Wings (37-17-2) will be looking to make history on Sunday evening when they play host to the Philadelphia Flyers (31-17-7) at the Joe Louis Arena.
The Wings are attempting to become the third ever team to win 20 consecutive home games during a season. The other two teams to accomplish the feat are the 1929-30 Boston Bruins and most recently, the 1975-76 Philadelphia Flyers. Ir...
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Red Wings on brink of record streak
DETROIT -- Even when theyre on the verge of history, the Detroit Red Wings keep their emotions cool and their perspective on winning the next game.
With a victory over the Dallas Star on Tuesday night at the Joe Louis Arena, the Wings will set the NHLs all-time record for consecutive home victories at 21.
They currently share the record at 20 victories with the 1929-30 Boston...
Red Wings tie league record with 20th consecutive home win
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February 12, 2012
Johan Franzen snapped a tie 52 seconds into the third period as the Detroit Red Wings extended their home winning streak to an NHL record-tying 20 games with a 4-3 triumph over the Philadelphia Flyers on Sunday.
Henrik Zetterberg recorded a goal and two assists while defenseman Niklas Kronwall and All-Star Pavel Datsyuk also scored for Detroit, which equaled the league mark for...
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February 12, 2012
Zac Rinaldo Facing An Afternoon Hearing
Via Buzz On Broad
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February 13, 2012
Philadelphia Flyers forward Zac Rinaldo faces an afternoon hearing with the Department of Player Safety on Monday to discuss the charging minor he was assessed for hitting Detroit's Jonathan Ericsson at the 13:32 mark of the first period in Detroit's 4-3 victory Sunday night at Joe Louis Arena.
Via NHL.com.
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February 13, 2012
Detroit Red Wings top Flyers, tie NHL record
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February 13, 2012
After the Detroit Red Wings’ nail-biting 4-3 win last night against the Philadelphia Flyers, the NHL will have to add a name to its’ record book. Look up the longest home winning streak in league history and a picture of the 2011-2012 Red Wings will now be there.
The Wings join the 1929-30 Boston Bruins and the 1975-76 Flyers as the only teams to ever win 20 consecutive games...
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February 13, 2012
Will Rinaldo Be Suspended?
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February 13, 2012
via NHL.com, Philadelphia Flyers forward Zac Rinaldo faces an afternoon hearing with the Department of Player Safety on Monday to discuss the charging minor he was assessed for hitting Detroit’s Jonathan Ericsson at the 13:32 mark of the first period in Detroit’s 4-3 victory Sunday night at Joe Louis Arena.
Watch the hit…
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February 13, 2012
Red Wings match record with 20th straight home win
The Detroit Red Wings equaled an NHL record with their 20th straight win at home, beating the Philadelphia Flyers on the strength of Johan Franzen's tie-breaking goal.
Video- Flyers Lose 5-2 At Home To Rangers
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February 11, 2012
Philadelphia defenseman Kimmo Timonen discusses the game after today’s loss.
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February 11, 2012
Wings tie NHL record, home streak now 20 (AP)
The Detroit Red Wings equaled an NHL record with their 20th straight win at home, beating the Philadelphia Flyers 4-3 Sunday night on the strength of Johan Franzen's tiebreaking goal early in the third period. The league mark was set by the Boston Bruins during the 1929-30 season and matched by Philadelphia in 1976.
Rangers/Flyers In Review
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February 11, 2012
Another day, another game against the Flyers, another win against the Flyers. That makes it five for five against the Blueshirts against their division rivals. This game was owned by Callahan, Richards, and Gaborik, but special teams were the difference. The Rangers killed off all four of their penalties, and capitalized on three (THREE!) powerplay opportunities. Let’s get...
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February 11, 2012
Bill Barber glad Wings have joined his Flyers in record books
Bill Barber was enjoying sunshine on a spectacular beach in Siesta Key, Fla., the day after the Red Wings joined his Philadelphia Flyers - and Boston Bruins - in the NHL record book.
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