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Rolling Red Wings, Flames don't want to take steps back

The Detroit Red Wings are enjoying a two-game winning streak and a run of five games garnering points but are well aware they must not take a step back when they continue their road trip Wednesday at the Calgary Flames.

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John Gibson Thrives on High-Danger Shots: A Breakdown

Wins in three straight starts, including a shutout against the Vancouver Canucks in his most recent start. The numbers haven’t been perfect; over the three games that he won, he has still allowed seven goals against.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / December 9

Red Wings Mock Trade for Quinn Hughes

For those unaware, there have been some strange coincidences with my personal life and the Detroit Red Wings. First, our son Emmet was born and the Red Wings selected Emmitt Finnie in the very next draft.

Steve Yzerman News / NHL on ClutchPoints / December 9

Red Wings GM Steve Yzerman takes subtle shot at goaltending

The Detroit Red Wings have climbed back into first place in the Atlantic Division after a 4-0 win on the road against the Vancouver Canucks on Monday. While they have won three of the last four, goaltending has been a topic of conversation for the Red Wings.

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The 'NHL Norris Trophy winners' quiz

Bobby Orr won the last of his eight Norris Trophies during the 1974-75 season. Can you name every defenseman who won the trophy since then?

The 'Team Canada 2025 Four Nations Face-Off roster' quiz

The 'Los Angeles Kings Stanley Cup-winning teams' quiz

The 'NHL 1,200-points Club' quiz

Detroit Red Wings News / Inside The Rink / December 9

Analyzing Detroit’s Best Trade Options

With the most recent episode of the Kicking Tires podcast coming out, we had our first real talk about trade options. It’s something I’ve covered before, and generally, I still fall on the side of anyone who helps.

NHL News / Yardbarker

Who is the winningest coach for every NHL franchise?

NHL head coaches have to hire good assistants. They have to set an overarching philosophy, juggle lineup configurations, and do the kind of “man management” that is impossible to track statistically.

John Gibson News / The Hockey Writers / December 9

John Gibson’s 39 Saves Lead Red Wings to 4-0 Victory Over Canucks

The Detroit Red Wings got some brilliant goaltending from John Gibson on Monday night as they beat the Vancouver Canucks 4-0 at Rogers Arena for their second straight win.

John Gibson News / Field Level Media / December 9

John Gibson stymies Canucks in first Red Wings shutout

John Gibson made 39 saves for his first shutout as a member of the Red Wings, and Detroit moved into first place in the Atlantic Division with a 4-0 victory over the host Vancouver Canucks on Monday.

Detroit Red Wings News / Inside The Rink / December 8

Eastern Conference Race: Red Wings’ Road Trip Insights

Through thirty games, the story is still the same in the Eastern Conference. With the playoff line and the bottom of the conference being separated by only seven points, the Red Wings (along with the rest of the conference) aren’t exactly comfortable.

Detroit Red Wings News / Pro Hockey Rumors / December 8

14-year NHL forward Craig Smith announces retirement

As expected, forward Craig Smith has hung up his skates after 14 years in the NHL. The Magnuson Hockey Agency, which represented Smith, announced the retirement.

Craig Smith News / Daily Faceoff / December 8

Craig Smith retires after 14-season NHL career

A longtime secondary scorer has hung up his skates. On Monday, former NHL forward Craig Smith officially announced his retirement from pro hockey. In a statement released through Magnuson Hockey Agency, Smith expressed his gratitude for his 14-year career in the league.

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / December 8

Canucks, Red Wings have reportedly spoken about Quinn Hughes

Following up on his report from Saturday Headlines, Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman has reported on another team that has spoken to the Vancouver Canucks regarding a potential trade for star defenseman Quinn Hughes.

John Gibson News / The Hockey Writers / December 8

Red Wings Weekly #9 – Gibson Showing Signs of Life

Welcome back to Red Wings Weekly! In this weekly column, we like to take a look at the Red Wings’ most-recent week of play, identify any players and/or trends that stood out, and then look ahead and find out what the next week may have in store for the team from Hockeytown.

Patrick Kane News / Field Level Media / December 7

Patrick Kane scores last as Red Wings edge Kraken

Patrick Kane scored the tiebreaking goal at 17:31 of the third period as the Detroit Red Wings defeated the host Seattle Kraken 4-3 on Saturday night. Emmett Finnie, Andrew Copp and James van Riemsdyk also scored and Simon Edvinsson had two assists for the Red Wings, who won for the second time in their past seven games (2-3-2).

Sebastian Cossa News / Daily Faceoff / December 5

It’s time for the Red Wings to give Sebastian Cossa a shot

The Detroit Red Wings have a history of star netminders. From Harry Lumley and Terry Sawchuk to Chris Osgood and Jimmy Howard, the Original Six franchise has had a number of standout goaltenders who have led the team to success.