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4 Red Wings Who Need to Step Up to Break Playoff Drought

For the past nine seasons, the Detroit Red Wings have been on the outside looking in when the Stanley Cup Playoffs began. This is the longest playoff drought in franchise history, and the Red Wings look wildly different today compared to that end-of-an-era team from a decade ago.

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Red Wings chase complete effort in return home vs. Knights

The Detroit Red Wings will play their first home game since the end of January when they host the Pacific Division-leading Vegas Golden Knights on Wednesday.

Detroit Red Wings News / The Hockey Writers / March 3

Red Wings Mock Trade Deadline: 3 Moves to Bolster Playoff Push

With only a few days separating the Detroit Red Wings from the 2026 NHL Trade Deadline, the team is actively shopping around for top-six scoring help and defensive depth.

Detroit Red Wings News / Inside The Rink / March 3

Detroit Red Wings Lucky to Avoid Goalie Injury to Begin the Month of March

The Detroit Red Wings defeated the Nashville Predators to begin the month of March for the team. March has recently been the bane of the Red Wings’ Stanley Cup playoff existence.

Mikko Rantanen News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'NHL active hat trick leaders' quiz

How many of the active NHL players with at least seven hat tricks in their career can you name in five minutes?

The 'NHL all-time goal leaders' quiz

The 'Most 30-goal seasons in NHL history' quiz

The 'Active 100-point NHL seasons' quiz

Erik Gustafsson News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 2

Red Wings Place Erik Gustafsson On Waivers

The Detroit Red Wings placed veteran defenseman Erik Gustafsson on waivers today, according to Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman. The move paves the way for

NHL News / Yardbarker

The 25 best NHL teams who didn't win the Stanley Cup

In the lore of the NHL, it's the Stanley Cup-winning teams that are remembered the most from seasons past. Yet, when looking back on the best of the best

NHL News / Total Apex Sports / March 2

Detroit Red Wings Notch Big Win Over Nashville Predators

Two days. That’s all it took for the Detroit Red Wings to respond to one of the most pointed callouts of their season. After Head Coach Todd McLellan ripped

NHL News / Field Level Media / March 2

Red Wings hang on to win Monday matinee over Predators

Defenseman Albert Johansson broke a tie with a short-handed goal late in the second period and the Detroit Red Wings held on for a 4-2 win over the host Nashville Predators on Monday afternoon.

John Gibson News / Daily Faceoff / March 2

Red Wings’ John Gibson exits game against Predators with upper-body injury

The Detroit Red Wings announced on Monday that goalie John Gibson is unlikely return to the team’s matinee contest against the Nashville Predators with an upper-body injury.

Detroit Red Wings News / Daily Faceoff / March 2

How desperate will Red Wings get ahead of NHL Trade Deadline?

Nobody in the NHL would come out and admit it, but certain seasons matter more for some teams than others. The Florida Panthers would love to go on a late-season

Detroit Red Wings News / ESPN / March 2

Tigers, Red Wings owners create regional network

Ilitch Sports + Entertainment, who are the owners of the Tigers and Red Wings, have created a regional sports network to broadcast their games.

Detroit Red Wings News / NHL Trade Talk / March 2

Are the Red Wings Leveraging Two Top Sellers in Blockbuster Deal?

The Detroit Red Wings are having a solid season and are in the playoff mix. As such, many believe it’s time for GM Steve Yzerman to finally push his chips and make a play to improve the roster.

NHL News / Inside The Rink / March 1

Last Night’s Loss to Carolina Exploited Detroit’s Deadline Needs

The Detroit Red Wings suffered a 5-2 loss to the Carolina Hurricanes last night. The loss was eye-opening to the issues the Red Wings have as they struggled against one of the top teams in the Eastern Conference.

Todd McLellan News / Daily Faceoff / March 1

‘We have some guys that are just jerseys’: Todd McLellan on Red Wings’ performance

Overall, this has to be considered a successful season so far for the Detroit Red Wings. With 74 points through 60 games, they occupy the first wild card spot in the Eastern Conference, and sit just six points back of the Tampa Bay Lightning for first place in the Atlantic Division.

NHL News / Yardbarker / February 28

Sabres deliver big statement with impressive win over Lightning

Buffalo Sabres fans might finally have a hockey team they can be proud of again.

Senators extend Maple Leafs' skid with resounding win

Maple Leafs' Scott Laughton wants to stay despite trade speculation

Craig Berube's latest roster move is big news for Maple Leafs

Could Team USA snub be impacting Adam Fox's commitment to Rangers?

The '2003-04 Tampa Bay Lightning' quiz

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The 'Most passing + rushing TD games' quiz

The 'NBA 30-point game leaders' quiz

The 'College basketball mythical mascots' quiz

The 'A.L. wins leaders since 2000' quiz

NHL News / NHL on ClutchPoints / February 27

Red Wings’ dream, nightmare scenario for 2026 NHL Trade Deadline

The Detroit Red Wings are in the thick of the playoff race late in the season. The Red Wings defeated the Ottawa Senators on Thursday to gain momentum coming out of the Olympic break.

Ian Mitchell News / Pro Hockey Rumors / February 27

Ian Mitchell Linked To Swiss League

Red Wings depth defenseman Ian Mitchell is expected to sign with Bern of Switzerland’s National League when he becomes a free agent this summer, according to Swiss outlet He Shoots He Scores.

Detroit Red Wings News / The Hockey Writers / February 27

Red Wings Entering Uncharted Territory at the Trade Deadline

With the 2026 NHL Trade Deadline on the horizon, the Detroit Red Wings face an unusual circumstance: they’re among the NHL’s buyers this year. Sure, the franchise has bought at the trade deadline many times before – pretty much all of Ken Holland’s tenure as general manager.

NHL News / Yardbarker / February 26

Dylan Larkin returns from Olympics to break Red Wings record in OT win

Still riding high from being a key member of USA's gold medal-winning team at the Olympics, Detroit Red Wings center Dylan Larkin made more history in his first game back in the NHL.

Wings' Dylan Larkin ties it, then wins it in OT vs. Sens

USA’s Brady Tkachuk says team ‘can’t be in control’ of what Trump says

The '1996-1998 Detroit Red Wings' quiz

The 'American-born NHL points leaders' quiz

NHL News / Field Level Media / February 26

Senators F Brady Tkachuk objects to 'fake' AI-generated White House TikTok

Ottawa Senators captain Brady Tkachuk set the record straight Thursday on an AI-generated video posted on the White House TikTok account that appeared to show him dissing the Canadian hockey team.

USA's Tkachuk says team 'can't be in control' of what Trump says

Jeremy Swayman: 'We should've reacted differently' to Trump's joke

Auston Matthews discusses 'whirlwind 72 hours' since winning gold

Five Team USA players pass on Donald Trump's White House invite

Jake Guentzel reveals why he skipped White House visit with Trump

NHL News / Last Word On Sports / February 26

NHL Predictions Senators Edition with the Detroit Red Wings at Ottawa

In today’s edition of NHL Predictions, we have both teams’ first game back from after the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics. The Detroit Red Wings travel to take on the Ottawa Senators, in an Atlantic Division matchup.

Detroit Red Wings News / The Hockey Writers / February 21

Red Wings’ Tradeable Assets at 2026 Trade Deadline

The NHL Trade Deadline is just a couple weeks away, and the Detroit Red Wings look to be legitimate buyers for the first time in Steve Yzerman’s tenure as general manager.

Detroit Red Wings News / NHL Trade Talk / February 17

Red Wings Have 2 Clear Trade Needs to Address

The Detroit Red Wings have undoubtedly taken a big step in the right direction this season. They currently have a 33-19-6 record and are third in the Atlantic Division standings with 72 points.

Detroit Red Wings News / NHL on ClutchPoints / February 16

1 player Red Wings must trade before 2026 NHL Trade Deadline

The Detroit Red Wings look as if they will be buyers at the upcoming 2026 NHL Trade Deadline. Detroit is tied on points for second in the Atlantic Division.

Detroit Red Wings News / NHL Trade Talk / February 14

Red Wings Finally Generating Playoff and Trade Deadline Buzz

The Detroit Red Wings are generating serious buzz heading into this season’s trade deadline, and it’s about time. For the first time in years, it feels like GM Steve Yzerman is in a strong position and his “Yzerplan”, which many didn’t understand, is coming into fruition.