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Red Wings Rally Falls Short Against Lightning, Lose Key Player to Injury

The Detroit Red Wings showed some fight Tuesday night against the Tampa Bay Lightning. Unfortunately, they waited until the third period to do it. Playing their second game in as many nights, the Red Wings fell behind by two goals in the opening period and eventually suffered a 4-2 defeat at Benchmark International Arena.

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John Gibson Exits Game With Lower-Body Injury

Red Wings goaltender John Gibson left tonight’s game against the Lightning with a lower-body injury and will not return, the team announced. Gibson allowed two goals on 11 shots while playing the entire first period, and it isn’t exactly clear when he was hurt.

Detroit Red Wings News / Daily Faceoff / November 3

Red Wings’ John Gibson leaves game with lower-body injury

As if Hockeytown needs even more bad news. As the second period between the Detroit Red Wings and Tampa Bay Lightning began Tuesday night, Red Wings goaltender John Gibson didn’t take the ice.

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The 'NHL Hart Trophy winners' quiz

Can you name every winner of the Hart Trophy, which honors the most valuable player in the NHL, since 1983?

The 'Most goals in NHL history' quiz

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The '2026-27 NHL captains' quiz

Detroit Red Wings News / NHL Trade Talk / November 4

Red Wings ask Dylan Larkin to make another trade concession

The Detroit Red Wings are going to have to make the most out of what they’re working with.

Six landing spots for Nikita Kucherov after Lightning star requested trade

Ranking the NHL's Hometown Remix jerseys: Nos. 8-1

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The biggest draft bust for every NHL team

People love a good mid-round draft pick that pans out, and in the NHL you used to see those fairly often, but that’s obviously partially luck. If the Red Wings thought Nicklas Lidstrom was going to become a top-five defenseman in history, they wouldn’t have waited until the 53rd pick to take him.

Michal Postava News / Inside The Rink / November 3

AHL: Griffins’ Postava Named Goalie of the Month for October 2026

The Grand Rapids Griffins ended October going 7-1-1-1, averaging 3.7 goals per game while allowing 2.4 goals per game. A big reason to their hot start to the season is their goaltending led by Michal Postava.

Michael Brandsegg-Nygard News / NHL on ClutchPoints / November 3

Red Wings’ Michael Brandsegg-Nygard boosts early Calder case with historic game-winner

The Detroit Red Wings earned a hard-fought divisional victory over the Florida Panthers at Amerant Bank Arena on Monday night — and Michael Brandsegg-Nygard was the catalyst.

NHL News / Detroit Red Wings On SI / November 3

Red Wings Strike Early in Third Period to Defeat Panthers 5-3

The Detroit Red Wings didn't waste much time taking control of Monday night's game against the Florida Panthers. After entering the third period tied at two, the Red Wings scored twice in a span of 45 seconds to take a two-goal lead before holding on for a 5-3 victory at Amerant Bank Arena in Sunrise, Florida.

Dylan Larkin News / The Hockey Writers / November 3

Dylan Larkin’s trade list is blocking a big Red Wings offer

The Detroit Red Wings may have already seen one of the strongest offers for Dylan Larkin, and they couldn’t do anything with it. NHL insider Chris Johnston said on his podcast on Monday that “I think the Buffalo Sabres made a pretty big offer at one point here in the last few weeks.” The problem wasn’t the price.

Emmitt Finnie News / Stadium Rant / November 3

Emmitt Finnie Will Be Detroit’s Next Legendary 7th Round Draft Pick; Advanced Metrics Show Why

The Detroit Red Wings have had a illustrious history in finding diamonds during the late-rounds of the NHL draft. The Russian Five were all drafted after the third round (with the exception of Slava Kozlav, drafted in the third).

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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.

Dylan Larkin News / NHL on ClutchPoints / November 2

Red Wings must hold the line amid Dylan Larkin trade request

The Detroit Red Wings have suspended Dylan Larkin without pay. Larkin informed the team that he would not report to the team or play for them until he was traded.

NHL News / Field Level Media / November 2

Red Wings pull away in 3rd to beat Panthers

Justin Faulk scored the go-ahead goal and added an assist, and Daniil Tarasov made 23 saves to beat his former team as the Detroit Red Wings defeated the host Florida Panthers 5-3 on Monday night in Sunrise.

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Detroit Red Wings News / Detroit Red Wings On SI / November 2

Detroit Red Wings Unveil 2026-27 Hometown Remix Jersey

The “Hometown Remix” jerseys have been revealed for all 32 teams, including the Detroit Red Wings, and will be worn during some games this season. In Detroit fashion, it takes influence from the team's history and adds it to the jersey.

Dylan Larkin News / NHL Trade Talk / November 2

Does Dylan Larkin Want to Stay in the United States?

Here’s a question worth asking about Dylan Larkin’s trade list: could playing in the United States be part of what he wants? The clue is pretty simple.

Dylan Larkin News / NHL Trade Talk / November 2

Kucherov Trade to Red Wings for Larkin Puts GM’s Job on the Line

According to Elliotte Friedman—or at least a source he trusts—don’t be surprised if the idea of a Nikita Kucherov-to-Detroit trade gets tossed around the rumor mill.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / November 2

Capitals Could Have What Red Wings Want for Dylan Larkin

The Washington Capitals have quietly moved into the Dylan Larkin conversation, and the Detroit Red Wings appear to be paying close attention. Assistant

NHL News / NHL Rumors / November 2

NHL Rumors: Simon Edvinsson and Nikita Kucherov

The Sheet with Jeff Marek: Things seem to be status quo with the Detroit Red Wings and Simon Edvinsson. Pagnotta: “His mindset hasn’t changed. He’s, I think, he’s waiting for a trade more than anticipating Detroit coming to him, saying, “Fine, we’ll give you, you know, $77 million over, over seven years.” Doesn’t seem like, like that’s the case.

Detroit Red Wings News / The Hockey Writers / November 2

Suggested Blockbuster Sees Sabres Land Red Wings’ Larkin

Detroit Red Wings’ Dylan Larkin wanting to be traded is not a surprise, as his trade request was reported on in the offseason, but recently, he chose to sit out until he is traded to try and force the hand of the Red Wings.

Dylan Larkin News / The Hockey Writers / November 2

Expect Dylan Larkin to Be Traded by Thanksgiving

With Dylan Larkin and his camp deciding they’ve had enough, opting to sit out of all games to try and force a trade out of Detroit, it appears that we are finally approaching the time of a trade.

John Leonard News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 1

Red Wings Recall John Leonard

Detroit’s forward group has been thinned out in recent weeks. Dylan Larkin is away from the team while waiting for a trade while Mason Appleton and Marco Kasper remain sidelined with injuries.

Darren McCarty News / Detroit Red Wings On SI / November 1

Darren McCarty 's Biggest Contributions to the Red Wings Came When It Mattered Most

On June 7, 1997, Darren McCarty did something that few Detroit Red Wings fans would have expected from one of the team's toughest players. He scored a goal worthy of a superstar.

Todd McLellan News / Detroit Red Wings On SI / November 1

Todd McLellan Sends Blunt Message After Red Wings’ Costly Mistakes

It's a terrible feeling when the Detroit Red Wings give up winnable games. Mistakes and lack of execution can become a team's Achilles ' heel. The way Detroit played hockey is not what they were about on Saturday night against the St.

Shawn Horcoff News / Daily Faceoff / October 31

Shawn Horcoff in unenviable position for first GM job

It’s been a difficult first month and change for Detroit Red Wings’ interim general manager Shawn Horcoff. Since he took over for Steve Yzerman in September,

Jacob Bernard-Docker News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 30

Red Wings Recall Jacob Bernard-Docker, Reassign Axel Sandin-Pellikka

According to a team announcement, the Detroit Red Wings have recalled defenseman Jacob Bernard-Docker from the AHL’s Grand Rapids Griffins. In a corresponding roster move, the Red Wings reassigned defenseman Axel Sandin-Pellikka.

Detroit Red Wings News / Athlon Sports / October 29

Best and Worst Coaches in Detroit Red Wings History

The Detroit Red Wings are in the midst of the longest playoff drought in team history. To Wings fans, things seem dire. It’s hardly the most dire situation the Red Wings have been in, though.

Detroit Red Wings News / Athlon Sports / October 29

10 Greatest Detroit Red Wings Players of All Time

Ranking third in NHL history with 11 Stanley Cups, the Detroit Red Wings have captured more NHL titles than any other American franchise. The team made the postseason every season from 1938-39 to 1957-58 with five Cup wins and then again every season from 1990-91 to 2015-16, winning four more championships.