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Leafs looking way up at Wings in Atlantic Division race

The Detroit Red Wings and Toronto Maple Leafs enter their matchup on Sunday at the opposite ends of the Atlantic Division spectrum. Host Detroit holds a tenuous lead in the division, while Toronto resides in the cellar.

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AHL: Sebastian Cossa Plays in 100th AHL Game; Shuts Out Milwaukee

The Grand Rapids Griffins tonight faced the Milwaukee Admirals. They brought in a record 25-1-0-1 record while the Admisals entered tonight with a 12-12-2-0 record.

NHL News / Field Level Media / December 26

Division leaders clash as Canes host Red Wings

The Carolina Hurricanes probably needed a break, a chance to wipe away the bitter taste they dealt with prior to their three-day layoff. They'll try to get back on track when the Detroit Red Wings visit for Saturday night's game at Raleigh, N.C.

Todd McLellan News / Inside The Rink / December 26

Detroit Red Wings First Year Under Todd McLellan

The Detroit Red Wings are in first place in the Atlantic Division with a record of 21-13-3. Head coach of the Red Wings, Todd McLellan, has been the head coach of the team for one year.

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Moritz Seider News / Inside The Rink / December 25

Moritz Seider: A Case For The Norris Trophy

With every passing game, Moritz Seider seems to get himself more and more recognition across the NHL. This weekend, after dismantling Washington and picking up three points, Moritz Seider has his name in some award talks.

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Dylan Larkin News / Field Level Media / December 23

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.

Detroit Red Wings News / Inside The Rink / December 24

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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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.

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 / Pro Hockey Rumors / December 11

Red Wings place Mason Appleton on IR, recall Erik Gustafsson

The Red Wings announced that winger Mason Appleton has been placed on injured reserve, retroactive to Nov. 29, with a lower-body injury. Coming up from the AHL is veteran defenseman Erik Gustafsson to take his place on the active roster.

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.