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Red Wings Activate Jacob Bernard-Docker

According to a team announcement, the Detroit Red Wings have activated defenseman Jacob Bernard-Docker from the injured reserve. In a corresponding roster move, Detroit has placed forward J.T.

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Red Wings' Lineup Changes May Have Unlocked Something Detroit Badly Needed

The Detroit Red Wings could not find their offense in the first two games. The defense was outstanding, but there just wasn’t enough offense to win. With some lineup adjustments and the return of a familiar face, Detroit may have found something that works.

Detroit Red Wings News / Detroit Red Wings On SI / October 7

Detroit Native Elle Hartje Gives Back to Community Through Hosting Offseason Camp

Detroit native Elle Hartje grew up playing hockey at Little Caesars Arena, and now her platform as a Professional Women's Hockey League player with the New York Sirens has allowed for her to spread a love of the game and support grassroots hockey efforts.

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The 'Most goals in NHL history' quiz

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

The 'Conn Smythe Trophy winners' quiz

The '2026-27 NHL captains' quiz

The ''EA NHL,'' covers since 2000' quiz

NHL News / Yardbarker

The best and worst NHL free agency deals since 2000

The NHL has had an interesting new millennium. It was a league sans a salary cap when the 2000s started… and then the owners locked the players out for an entire season.

Dylan Larkin News / Daily Faceoff / October 7

Dylan Larkin still showing up for Red Wings

If Dylan Larkin wants to win back the Detroit Red Wings‘ fanbase, Tuesday night was a pretty good start. After requesting a trade out of Detroit in June

NHL News / NHL Rumors / October 7

NHL Rumors: Detroit Red Wings could pivot from original plan

TSN: With four straight loses (0-2-2), things are getting a little warm around Philadelphia Flyers coach Rick Tocchet and his coaching staff, according to Darren Dreger.

Dylan Larkin News / Daily Faceoff / October 7

‘It felt good to be a hockey player’: Red Wings’ Larkin on first game back from injury

A controversial figure in Hockeytown is facing the music after a tumultuous summer, but is happy to be back on the ice. Following the Detroit Red Wings’

Dylan Larkin News / NHL Trade Talk / October 7

Dylan Larkin has emotional response to Red Wings return; latest on his trade request

Tuesday night saw something a lot of Detroit Red Wings fans thought they’d never see: a Dylan Larkin return to the Detroit Red Wings lineup. He was back after a tumultuous summer that included a trade request and a minor injury that kept him out of the first couple of games for the team.

Simon Edvinsson News / Detroit Red Wings On SI / October 7

Red Wings Could Turn Simon Edvinsson Standoff Into Intriguing Trade Haul

Trading Simon Edvinsson shouldn't be something the Detroit Red Wings want to do. Unfortunately for them, they've been put in the position where they may not have a choice.

NHL News / Yardbarker

The defining figure for every NHL franchise

People will talk about the “Mount Rushmore” for a franchise, which is to say the four people, usually four players, that most define the franchise. Not always the four-best players, but the four that evoke the essence of the franchise.

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The 'NFL most receiving-1st downs' quiz

The 'Last 2-rushing-TD duos by team' quiz

The 'Most TD's through four games' quiz

The 'NFL RB TD-catch leaders' quiz

Detroit Red Wings News / Field Level Media / October 6

Dylan Larkin makes productive return, leads Red Wings past Senators

Embattled Dylan Larkin turned boos into cheers from the home crowd with a goal and an assist in his season debut as the Detroit Red Wings notched their first win of the season by topping the Ottawa Senators, 5-3, on Tuesday night.

Detroit Red Wings News / Yardbarker / October 6

Dylan Larkin's season debut helps shift mood in Red Wings' win

With the cloud of Dylan Larkin's trade request still looming over the Detroit Red Wings, the former captain showed his true worth in his 2026-27 season debut.

Sabres' Owen Power may be on verge of breakout after game-winning goal

Auston Matthews, Gavin McKenna hit milestones in OT win over Predators

Macklin Celebrini, Linus Ullmark injuries very impactful for their teams

Panthers' Aleksander Barkov expected to miss six to eight weeks with injury

Canadiens' Ivan Demidov out two to four weeks with lower-body injury

Detroit Red Wings News / Total Apex Sports / October 6

Larkin Expected to Make Season Debut

The Detroit Red Wings could get a familiar face back in the lineup Tuesday night. Larkin is expected to make his season debut when the Red Wings host the Ottawa Senators at Little Caesars Arena, though the veteran center still must receive final medical clearance before Detroit officially activates him from injured reserve.

Dylan Larkin News / Daily Faceoff / October 6