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NHL Predictions: Jan 21 Detroit Red Wings vs Toronto Maple Leafs

Welcome back to another NHL Predictions. Each day, our writers here at Last Word on Hockey look at the games and give in-depth analysis. Our team breaks down the key matchups, storylines, and stats, then makes predictions based on how they might play out.

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Surging Red Wings pursue clean sweep of Maple Leafs

The Detroit Red Wings will open a three-game road trip Wednesday night with a chance to complete a sweep of their season series with the Toronto Maple Leafs.

Lucas Raymond News / Daily Faceoff / January 20

Lucas Raymond looking forward to Olympics – and big-time hockey with Red Wings

This story appeared on hockeysverige.se this week and has been translated from Swedish to English. By Konrad Gronlund The Tre Kronor is being rocked by a major injury crisis ahead of the Olympics.

Detroit Red Wings News / The Hockey Writers / January 20

4 Underrated Red Wings Trade Targets to Improve Team Defense

How the times have changed for the Detroit Red Wings. If they continue to play winning hockey, the organization could be buyers at the trade deadline for the first time since Steve Yzerman took the reins. Detroit’s most pressing need right now is to bolster their blue line.

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How many of the Maurice Richard trophy winners since the award was first given out in 1998-99 can you name in five minutes?

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NHL News / Inside The Rink / January 19

Detroit Red Wings Linked to Elias Pettersson

The Detroit Red Wings are looking to snap a nine-year playoff drought. They are currently tied for first place in the Atlantic Division with the Tampa Bay Lightning; the Lightning has three games in hand.

NHL News / Yardbarker

The 25 best NHL agitators of all-time

There's more to hockey than scoring goals and stopping pucks. For some players, putting up points came second to their main task: angering their opponents.

Alex Debrincat News / Field Level Media / January 18

Alex DeBrincat, Red Wings prevail in OT over Senators

Alex DeBrincat scored in overtime to give the host Detroit Red Wings a wild 4-3 victory over the Ottawa Senators on Sunday. Axel Sandin-Pellikka, Lucas Raymond and James van Riemsdyk also scored for the Red Wings, who have won six of seven games.

NHL News / Last Word On Sports / January 18

NHL Predictions Sunday Senators Edition with Ottawa at Detroit Red Wings

Welcome to the second half of a back-to-back of Senators edition of NHL Predictions as Ottawa is visiting the Detroit Red Wings. With the Atlantic Division so tight, every point between divisional matchups are crucial.

NHL News / Field Level Media / January 18

Red Wings on playoff quest; Senators trying to 'turn around'

The Detroit Red Wings will have a big opportunity to help their playoff push and strike a blow to a rival's chances when they host the Ottawa Senators on Sunday.

Detroit Red Wings News / NHL Trade Talk / January 18

How one trade altered Hockeytown and the Red Wings’ future

In the early 1990s, the Detroit Red Wings were a high-flying team that could score goals, but struggled to win when it mattered most. That narrative seemed to shift after they landed Stanley Cup champion goalie, Mike Vernon, from Calgary.

Detroit Red Wings News / Inside The Rink / January 17

How Well Every Trade Target Fits the Detroit Red Wings

Look, by the time I’m writing this to the time it gets out, everything can change. There is something to be said about how the rumour mill is growing day by day.

Detroit Red Wings News / Breakaway on SI / January 17

Red Wings Duo Reaches Milestone Not Seen Since 2008

Alex DeBrincat and Lucas Raymond made Detroit Red Wings history Friday night. Both forwards reached the 50-point plateau before the team's 50th game of the season, becoming the first Red Wings duo to accomplish that feat since Henrik Zetterberg and Pavel Datsyuk during the 2007-08 campaign.

Marco Kasper News / NHL on ClutchPoints / January 17

Red Wings’ Marco Kasper snaps long drought in big win vs. Sharks

Marco Kasper played an important role in the Detroit Red Wings’ 4-2 win over the San Jose Sharks on Friday at Little Caesars Arena. He ended a 37-game goal drought and helped set up the tying goal that led to a comeback victory.

Justin Faulk News / NHL on ClutchPoints / January 16

Red Wings’ perfect trade offer for Blues’ Justin Faulk

The Detroit Red Wings are near the top of the Eastern Conference midway through January. At this point, it would take an epic collapse for Detroit to miss the Stanley Cup Playoffs in 2026.

Chris Osgood News / Professor Press Box / January 16

Between the Pipes: A Look Back at the Legacy of 3-Time Stanley Cup Champion—Chris Osgood

When you think of the Detroit Red Wings winning Stanley Cups, names like Steve Yzerman and Nicklas Lidström dominate the conversation. But anchored in the crease, wearing his signature vintage helmet, was Chris Osgood.

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Marco Kasper News / Inside The Rink / January 15

Marco Kasper Stinks; Here’s How To Fix It

Sorry for the blunt title, but at least you can’t call it clickbait. Marco Kasper has had a season that defies a sophomore slump. About a month ago, I made a piece about Marco Kasper talking about how players of his archetype usually don’t have a sophomore slump, at least not like his.

Sebastian Cossa News / Daily Faceoff / January 15

Red Wings’ Cossa, Rangers’ Perreault among top NHL prospects named to 2026 AHL All-Star Game

The NHL may be skipping out on an All-Star Game this season thanks to the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics, but that doesn’t mean hockey fans will be completely starved of All-Star action.

Erik Gustafsson News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 15

Red Wings Recall Erik Gustafsson

The Detroit Red Wings are adding some defensive depth ahead of their next contest. According to a team announcement, the Red Wings have recalled defenseman Erik Gustafsson from the AHL’s Grand Rapids Griffins.

Dougie Hamilton News / The Hockey Writers / January 15

Red Wings Trade Target: Dougie Hamilton

For the Detroit Red Wings—and all other hockey teams—being in the right place at the right time is paramount to success. There’s one more factor, though, and that’s being ready at that particular moment.

Sheldon Dries News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 14

Detroit Red Wings Reassign Sheldon Dries

1/14/26: The Detroit Red Wings announced today that forward Dries has been reassigned to their AHL affiliate, the Grand Rapids Griffins. He didn’t dress during this recall, serving as a healthy scratch for four contests.

Detroit Red Wings News / The Hockey Writers / January 14

Red Wings 2025-26 Mid-Season Prospect Overview: Defense

At the end of last season, the crown jewel in the Detroit Red Wings’ prospect pool was Swedish defenseman Axel Sandin-Pellikka. Since then, the 20-year-old has earned his wings as a full-time NHL-er, creating a seismic shakeup within the hierarchy of the Red Wings’ pool of prospects.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / January 15

Red Wings eye Rasmus Andersson after pulling out of big trade

The Detroit Red Wings may have missed out on landing Quinn Hughes, but that hasn’t stopped Steve Yzerman from aggressively hunting for another big-name defenseman to bolster his blue line.

Kiefer Sherwood for a First? Canucks Turn Down Solid Offer

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Erik Karlsson Injury Could Speed Up Penguins Trade Plans

Sergei Fedorov News / Daily Faceoff / January 12

Red Wings retire Sergei Fedorov’s No. 91

The legend of Sergei Fedorov was never going to die among fans of the Detroit Red Wings, but the team made him immortalization official Monday when they retired his No.

Jack Campbell News / NHL Trade Talk / January 11

The Comeback Question: Will Jack Campbell Find a Way?

It’s mid-January 2026, and the NHL trade deadline is starting to loom large. While GMs are busy working to find that ideal depth piece for a deep playoff run or for added veteran presence within an organization’s pipeline, a name seems to pop up from time to time in various hockey circles: Jack Campbell.

Dominik Shine News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 11

Red Wings Sign Dominik Shine To Two-Year Extension

The Detroit Red Wings signed depth forward Dominik Shine to a two-year, two-way contract extension on Saturday. Shine is playing through his 10th season with the AHL’s Grand Rapids Griffins.

Detroit Red Wings News / Yardbarker / January 8

Patrick Kane joins NHL legends in elite club with 500th career goal amid Red Wings' playoff push

The Detroit Red Wings are in a good position to finally snap their nine-year playoff drought this season, and they continued that push on Thursday night with a 5-1 win over the Vancouver Canucks.

Jordan Binnington refuses to be pulled during loss as Joel Hofer hides in tunnel

Evgeni Malkin scores in return as the Penguins beat Devils

Blackhawks give Nolan Allan, Laurent Brossoit fresh start with trade to Sharks

Luke Schenn reportedly open to trade

Panthers' Brad Marchand out day-to-day with undisclosed ailment