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Red Wings’ John Gibson has thrust himself into the Vezina Trophy conversation

TORONTO – John Gibson’s name was in trade rumors for what felt like an eternity. Drafted 39th overall by the Anaheim Ducks in 2011, Gibson quickly established himself as one of the best young goaltenders in the game.

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Red Wings’ Dylan Larkin ties Sergei Fedorov in franchise history after OT goal vs. Maple Leafs

Detroit Red Wings center Dylan Larkin scored at 3:07 of overtime to give Detroit a 2-1 win against the Toronto Maple Leafs at Scotiabank Arena. For the 29-year-old, it was his 12th career overtime goal, tying Sergei Fedorov for the most in franchise history, and his third overtime game-winning goal of the season.

NHL News / Yardbarker / January 22

Red Wings emerging as early Stanley Cup contender with regular-season sweep of Maple Leafs

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Dylan Larkin News / Field Level Media / January 21

Dylan Larkin's OT goal pushes Red Wings past Maple Leafs

Dylan Larkin scored at 3:08 of overtime Wednesday night and the visiting Detroit Red Wings defeated the Toronto Maple Leafs 2-1. Moritz Seider set up the game-winner after making a takeaway in the neutral zone and passing to Larkin, who was breaking toward the net.

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NHL News / Last Word On Sports / January 21

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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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.

NHL News / Field Level Media / January 20

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.

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.

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.

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 / 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.

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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.

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.

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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