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Detroit Red Wings News / Inside The Rink / October 18

RED HOT WINGS: How Has Detroit Started So Hot?

I’m man enough to admit when I’m wrong. In my October preview, I had Detroit at 2-2-1 at this point. I was so far off that Detroit is atop the Atlantic division and 4-1-0 to start the season.

Dylan Larkin News / Field Level Media / October 17

Dylan Larkin's late OT goal propels Red Wings past Lightning

Dylan Larkin's breakaway goal with 1:24 left in overtime lifted the host Detroit Red Wings to a 2-1 victory over the Tampa Bay Lightning on Friday night.

Axel Sandin Pellikka News / NHL on ClutchPoints / October 17

Red Wings’ Axel Sandin-Pellikka scores 1st NHL goal vs. Lightning

The Detroit Red Wings have won three straight games after a disastrous showing against the Montreal Canadiens to open the 2025-26 season. They hoped to make it four straight against a Tampa Bay Lightning team without Nikita Kucherov.

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Nikita Kucherov News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 17

Lightning star winger misses game vs. Red Wings due to illness

The Tampa Bay Lightning have announced that star winger Nikita Kucherov will be held out of Friday night’s game due to an illness. Kucherov has three points, one penalty, and a minus-eight through four games this season.

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NHL News / NHL Rumors / October 17

Gap remains in negotiations between Jacob Markstrom, New Jersey Devils

TSN: Pierre LeBrun spoke with Toronto Maple Leafs (MLSE CEO and president), Keith Pelley. “One of the things that Pelley said is that it’s “go time,” especially with the cap going up.

Simon Edvinsson News / The Hockey Writers / October 17

Simon Edvinsson’s Development Key to Red Wings Defense

From the moment the Detroit Red Wings made Simon Edvinsson the sixth selection in the 2021 draft, it was clear the towering defenseman would be an important part of the organization’s long-term plan.

Detroit Red Wings News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 16

Detroit Red Wings are shopping surplus defensemen

The Detroit Red Wings are attempting to resolve their surplus of defensemen through the trade market.

Gustafsson, Hamonic may be on the move as younger players overtake them in Detroit

Cam Talbot Emerging as the Red Wings’ Early-Season Starter Over John Gibson

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Mason Appleton News / Field Level Media / October 16

Red Wings hunt for fourth straight win; host electric Lightning

The addition of Mason Appleton in free agency was met with little fanfare. During the first week of the NHL season, Appleton has been instrumental in getting Detroit off to a 3-1 start.

Detroit Red Wings News / Daily Faceoff / October 16

Gustafsson, Hamonic may be on the move as younger players overtake them in Detroit

With the emergence of Axel Sandin-Pellikka, Simon Edvinsson and Albert Johansson, the Detroit Red Wings have a crowded blue line. It’s a refreshing sight for Red Wings fans, who after Wednesday’s 4-1 win over the defending Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers are now 3-1-0 through their first four games of the season.

John Gibson News / Daily Faceoff / October 16

Should the Red Wings already be worried about John Gibson?

The Detroit Red Wings took a major swing in the off-season to try to fix a longstanding issue between the pipes by acquiring veteran John Gibson from the Anaheim Ducks.

Detroit Red Wings News / Breakaway on SI / October 16

Red Wings Showing Early Signs of Progress

The Detroit Red Wings defeated the Florida Panthers at home by a final score of 4-1, giving the Wings their third straight victory. After losing a stinker of a game against the Montreal Canadiens in their season opener, they are showing some early signs of progress.

Detroit Red Wings News / Athlon Sports / October 16

Red Wings Exploring Trades for Two Veterans Amid Roster Concerns

The Detroit Red Wings’ blue line may soon look different, or at the very least, a bit thinner. The Fourth Period's David Pagnotta reported that the team is exploring ways to clear a growing defensive logjam.

Detroit Red Wings News / Athlon Sports / October 16

Red Wings GM Steve Yzerman Breaks Silence on Relationship with Dylan Larkin

The Detroit Red Wings missing the postseason for the ninth consecutive season left visible frustration in the locker room. For the first time since friction between general manager Steve Yzerman and team captain Dylan Larkin surfaced, Yzerman has publicly addressed his relationship with his player.

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Detroit Red Wings News / The Hockey Writers / October 16

Cam Talbot Emerging as the Red Wings’ Early-Season Starter Over John Gibson

Detroit made headlines this offseason by trading for veteran goaltender John Gibson from the Anaheim Ducks in exchange for Petr Mrazek and two draft picks.

Detroit Red Wings News / NHL on ClutchPoints / October 16

1 trade overreaction Red Wings must make early in NHL season

The Detroit Red Wings made a few moves in NHL Free Agency this offseason. Travis Hamonic, James van Riemsdyk, and Mason Appleton were among the names to sign as free agents.

Detroit Red Wings News / NHL on ClutchPoints / October 15

Red Wings GM Steve Yzerman denies icy relationship with Dylan Larkin

The Detroit Red Wings had a bit of controversy over the summer. Captain Dylan Larkin publicly questioned the front office after the season, saying he wanted to see them do more to improve the team.

Lucas Raymond News / Daily Faceoff / October 15

Red Wings’ Lucas Raymond out day-to-day with upper-body injury

A key part of the lineup in Hockeytown is out of action. When speaking to the media, Detroit Red Wings head coach Todd McLellan revealed that forward Lucas Raymond will not be in the lineup when the team hosts the Florida Panthers on Wednesday night and is considered day-to-day.

Detroit Red Wings News / The Hockey Writers / October 14

Red Wings Notebook: Early Observations on Sandin-Pellikka, Special Teams & More

Through the first weekend of the 2025-26 season, the Detroit Red Wings are 2-1-0. Each of their three games had its own distinct flavor, too. Detroit opened the season by laying an egg against the Montreal Canadiens, losing 5-1.

Mason Appleton News / Field Level Media / October 13

Mason Appleton scores in final minute; Red Wings top Leafs again

Mason Appleton scored with 45 seconds remaining to give visiting Detroit its second win over Toronto in three days, 3-2, on Monday afternoon. Appleton, who was signed as a free agent to a two-year deal this offseason, recorded his first Red Wings' goal.

Detroit Red Wings News / NHL Trade Talk / October 13

Red Wings provide update on Lucas Raymond’s injury

Raymond left Monday’s game for the Detroit Red Wings with an apparent injury.

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Detroit Red Wings News / Athlon Sports / October 10

Red Wings Broadcaster Ken Kal Unveiled a Special Tribute to Late Owner Mike Illitch Thursday

The Detroit Red Wings lost their 2025-26 NHL season opener to the Montreal Canadiens on Thursday night at Little Caesars Arena as the Canadiens stopped 31 of 32 shots on their way to a 5-1 victory.

Detroit Red Wings News / Yardbarker / October 8