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Plenty of Blame in Red Wings’ Latest Late-Season Meltdown

For the third season in a row, the Detroit Red Wings saw their season flipped upside down once the calendar turned to March, and they are going to miss the Stanley Cup Playoffs for the tenth season in a row (the NHL’s longest drought, with the Buffalo Sabres clinching a playoff berth this season).

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Opinion: Moritz Seider Can Be the Best Player on a Championship Team

It’s hard for me to choose a piece to write about. Dylan Larkin’s hat trick, Alex DeBrincat’s 40th goal, and Patrick Kane continuing his late-season dominance are all big moments.

Steve Yzerman News / Daily Faceoff / April 14

What should Steve Yzerman do to improve Wings if he stays?

The Detroit Red Wings saw a sizable lead for a spot in the Stanley Cup Playoffs dwindle and ultimately vanish with time still to go in the regular season.

Alex Debrincat News / The Hockey Writers / April 14

Alex DeBrincat Carving Out a Spot in Red Wings History

On Thursday night, Alex DeBrincat became the first Detroit Red Wings player to score 40 goals in a single season since Marian Gaborik did it back in the 2008-09 season.

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Detroit Red Wings News / NHL Trade Talk / April 14

Red Wings to Get Aggressive in Trade Market, With Serious Pitch for Star Center

According to Ansar Khan of MLive, the Detroit Red Wings understand that they need to make improvements this summer after another disappointing season. In the mix until the final weeks, the wheels fell off in Detroit, and the Red Wings are out of the playoffs.

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The 25 greatest rookie seasons in NHL history

There have been successful rookie seasons in NHL history, and there have been superior efforts worth celebrating time and time again. Here's our list of the 25 notable seasons from those with official rookie status, as deemed by the NHL, in reverse chronological order.

Patrick Kane News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 14

Red Wings’ Patrick Kane becomes 4th active player to reach 1,400 points

The Detroit Red Wings are not making the Stanley Cup Playoffs this year, but they do have something to celebrate. Red Wings veteran Patrick Kane became the fourth active NHL player to reach 1,400 career points, per the league.

Detroit Red Wings News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 13

2 early Red Wings trade targets after missing 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs

The Detroit Red Wings will not play playoff hockey in 2026. They were eliminated from postseason contention on Saturday. And they have one game remaining on the schedule after their loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning on Monday.

Detroit Red Wings News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 13

Red Wings’ Patrick Kane notches 1400th point on Alex DeBrincat goal

The Detroit Red Wings are eliminated from playoff contention, but their season is still ongoing. Patrick Kane and his teammates hit the road for their final two matchups of the year.

Patrick Kane News / Daily Faceoff / April 13

Red Wings’ Patrick Kane becomes 24th NHL player to record 1,400 career points

The Detroit Red Wings‘ season may not have gone the way they wanted, but even after having been eliminated from playoff contention on Saturday, they have at least one individual accomplishment worth celebrating.

Steve Yzerman News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 13

Why Red Wings’ NHL Draft success should not save Steve Yzerman’s job

Steve Yzerman’s Detroit Red Wings have missed the Stanley Cup Playoffs again. For the 10th consecutive season, there will be no postseason action in Hockeytown.

Detroit Red Wings News / EasySportz / April 13

So Long, Red Wings; It Was Fun

DETROIT — It unraveled fast. Too fast for a team that spent months building a legitimate case as a playoff contender. The 2025-26 season for the Detroit Red Wings didn’t just end in disappointment — it collapsed under the weight of expectations that, not long ago, felt entirely justified.

Detroit Red Wings News / Last Word On Sports / April 13

Latest Detroit Red Wings Collapse Stings More Than Recent Seasons

When a team collapses, it stings. But there is something worse about the latest Detroit Red Wings collapse. The Wings looked more than like a surefire Stanley Cup Playoff contender this season.

NHL News / Last Word On Sports / April 13

NHL Predictions: Detroit Red Wings vs. Tampa Bay Lightning, April 13th

This is NHL Predictions, featuring one team looking for respect and another hoping to end the year as the division winner. The Detroit Red Wings have reached a new low in franchise history, going a full decade without a playoff berth.

Detroit Red Wings News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 12

Red Wings Recall Michael Brandsegg-Nygard

The Detroit Red Wings announced that they have recalled forward Michael Brandsegg-Nygard from their AHL affiliate, the Grand Rapids Griffins. The recall was made under emergency conditions.

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Todd McLellan News / Daily Faceoff / April 12

McLellan: Red Wings ‘earned’ boos following being eliminated from Stanley Cup playoff contention

As the Detroit Red Wings skated off the ice on Saturday night at Little Caesars Arena, they were met by a chorus of boos from their faithful supporters in the team’s final home game of the regular season.

Detroit Red Wings News / NHL Trade Talk / April 12

Red Wings Miss Playoffs; Traded 2026 First-Round Pick Enters NHL Draft Lottery

The Detroit Red Wings’ disappointing 2025-26 season came to an even more disappointing end on Saturday night, as a regulation loss to the New Jersey Devils mathematically eliminated them from playoff contention for the 10th consecutive year.

Detroit Red Wings News / Ball Exclusives / April 11

Red Wings eliminated from playoff contention for 10th straight year

The Detroit Red Wings have been eliminated from playoff contention for the 10th straight year with their 5-3 loss to the New Jersey Devils. They also have not won a playoff series in 13 years.

NHL News / Yardbarker / April 11

Red Wings have big decisions to make as playoff drought extends

Red Wings have big decisions to make as playoff drought reaches 10 years

With their 5-3 loss to the New Jersey Devils on Saturday, the Red Wings were officially eliminated from playoff contention for the 2025-26 season, meaning their playoff drought is now at 10 consecutive seasons, which now sits as the longest active playoff drought in the NHL.

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Kraken eliminated from playoff contention

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Detroit Red Wings News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 11