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Red Wings’ Path to Playoffs: Importance of Next Games

Writing this before they play the red-hot Ducks, Detroit is 9-7. A respectable record, but hardly better than that of the pre-McClellan Red Wings at this point last season.

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Red Wings 'took the test,' now seek another passing grade vs. Sabres

The Detroit Red Wings snapped a three-game losing streak on Thursday with a strong outing against Anaheim. They'll hope for a carryover effect when they host the Buffalo Sabres on Saturday night.

Detroit Red Wings News / Breakaway on SI / November 14

Red Wings Make Statement in Latest Win

The Detroit Red Wings picked up a much-needed victory over the Anaheim Ducks, ending their three-game losing streak. They outworked a very impressive Ducks squad to earn the 6-3 victory, but the win was more than just getting back on track.

Detroit Red Wings News / Inside The Rink / November 14

Detroit Red Wings Power Play Holding Them Back

The Detroit Red Wings’ penalty killing has greatly improved under head coach Todd McLellan. The power play is struggling, though. The Red Wings have only scored one power play goal in their last 20 chances over their last five games.

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John Gibson News / NHL on ClutchPoints / November 14

Red Wings’ John Gibson suffered injury during big win over Ducks

The Detroit Red Wings needed a win in a big way on Thursday night against the Anaheim Ducks. Detroit had lost four of its last five games, and three contests in a row.

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Who is the winningest coach for every NHL franchise?

NHL head coaches have to hire good assistants. They have to set an overarching philosophy, juggle lineup configurations, and do the kind of “man management” that is impossible to track statistically.

Detroit Red Wings News / Field Level Media / November 13

Alex DeBrincat's 3-point night powers Red Wings past Ducks

Alex DeBrincat scored two goals and added an assist as the host Detroit Red Wings ended a three-game slide by defeating the Anaheim Ducks 6-3 on Thursday.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / November 13

Red Wings Beat Ducks 6-3 in Back-and-Forth Game

The Detroit Red Wings welcomed the Anaheim Ducks for a Thursday night matchup. In a tightly contested, physical, and back-and-forth game, the Red Wings pulled off a 6-3 victory.

John Gibson News / Inside The Rink / November 14

John Gibson Leaves Game Against Anaheim Ducks

The Detroit Red Wings entered the third period against the Anaheim Ducks with a 3-2 lead. The game is now 5-3 Red Wings. As the period began, the Red Wings kept John Gibson out of the net and put Cam Talbot in instead.

Detroit Red Wings News / Inside The Rink / November 14

Detroit Red Wings: Deal or No Deal pt. 2

Detroit needs some help up front. There aren’t enough goals in this team to get them into the playoffs on paper. However, unlike past seasons, Yzerman has a chance to nip this in the bud before it becomes a bigger problem.

Cam Talbot News / Daily Faceoff / November 13

Teams are patiently exploring Red Wings’ Cam Talbot

The Detroit Red Wings are off to a solid start to the NHL season with a 9-7-0 record that has them fifth place in the Atlantic Division. As the Wings look

Detroit Red Wings News / The Hockey Writers / November 13

Red Wings Need Multiple Trades to Fix Struggling Offense

With four goals in their last four games, it’s clear that the Detroit Red Wings need help on offense. Not even Patrick Kane’s return from injury, Nate Danielson’s promotion, and a few lineup tweaks could improve Detroit’s fortunes. It’s time to look for external assistance.

Alex Debrincat News / NHL on ClutchPoints / November 13

Alex DeBrincat vocal on what Red Wings must do to break brutal slump

The Detroit Red Wings began the season on a big hot streak. It appeared as if the team had taken a step forward following a near-decade-long postseason drought.

NHL News / Field Level Media / November 12

Red Wings work on changes as Ducks chase new streak

Detroit Red Wings coach Todd McLellan is tinkering with his lines in an effort to end a three-game losing streak as the Anaheim Ducks pay a visit on Thursday.

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Amadeus Lombardi News / Inside The Rink / November 12

AHL: Grand Rapids Stays Undefeated in Regulation; Lombardi Wins It in Overtime

This morning, the Grand Rapids Griffins and Toronto Marlies faced off at the Van Andel Arena in Grand Rapids, MI. The Griffins came into the game suffering their first loss of the season.

Detroit Red Wings News / Inside The Rink / November 12

Red Wings Revamp Forward Lines After Losing Streak

After three straight losses, the Red Wings have changed their forward lines. Per Ansar Khan (@AnsarKhanMLive) on X, the Red Wings have been practicing with the following.

John Gibson News / Inside The Rink / November 12

The Blame Game: John Gibson

John Gibson can’t save a beach ball right now. Sorry to the utmost delusional fans who haven’t noticed that. I don’t want to sound like a jerk when I say all that, because believe me, it comes from a place of heartbreak.

Jacob Bernard-Docker News / The Hockey Writers / November 11

Red Wings’ 3rd Pairing Is Better With Jacob Bernard-Docker

The Detroit Red Wings and their fans seem to feel the best they have in years about the pool of talent on the roster. There are young players in key roles, and the team’s best players have generally produced to their abilities.

Detroit Red Wings News / NHL on ClutchPoints / November 10

Red Wings’ Todd McLellan makes Nate Danielson admission that could spark trade buzz

The Detroit Red Wings entered the week playing rather well. However, they have hit a rough slump early in the month of November. Detroit has now lost four of its last five games.

Detroit Red Wings News / Breakaway on SI / November 9

Red Wings Goalie Prospect Shines for Michigan State

The Detroit Red Wings are off to a strong start to the 2025-2026 season, sporting a 9-6-0 record through 15 games. As the Red Wings try to ascend the challenging Atlantic Division, the team is trying to remain consistent in improving its team defense and goaltending.

Detroit Red Wings News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 9

Red Wings recall former top 10 pick for potential NHL debut

The Detroit Red Wings have announced that center Nate Danielson has been recalled from the team’s AHL affiliate.

Red Wings’ Patrick Kane to return after nine-game absence

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Patrick Kane News / Daily Faceoff / November 7

Red Wings’ Patrick Kane to return after nine-game absence

Showtime is coming back to Hockeytown. When speaking to the media, Detroit Red Wings head coach Todd McLellan revealed that forward Patrick Kane will be back in the lineup on Friday night, when the Red Wings host Kane’s former team, the New York Rangers.

Detroit Red Wings News / NHL Trade Talk / November 2

Red Wings Trade Outlook: Scribe Breaks Down Options for Detroit

As the 2025-26 NHL season progresses, the Detroit Red Wings have shown they might be sticking around this season. Now 7th in the NHL standings, they sit second in the Atlantic Division.

Austin Watson News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 30

Red Wings recall former first-round pick Austin Watson

Despite taking Brandsegg-Nygard’s spot on the active roster, there’s little chance for consistent playing time for Watson.

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Detroit Red Wings News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 26

Red Wings’ Patrick Kane to miss his fourth straight game

Kane was injured in last week’s win over the Tampa Bay Lightning, after taking a hard fall into the boards. He has missed three games since — a run that will grow to four absences on Tuesday.

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Lucas Raymond News / NHL Trade Talk / October 13