Have you checked the standings lately? It’s a little early to start labeling games as “must-win,” but the Detroit Red Wings face a pretty important four-point game over a team they’re battling in the standings, the Ottawa Senators. An important word in that sentence is “a,” as Ottawa is just one of 10 teams separated by seven points in the Eastern Conference wild-card … [Read more...] about Game Day Updates: Red Wings vs. Senators
Quick Hits: The Gold Medal Edition
Red Wings Rumblings While the Wings are enjoying a day off following their fourth win in a row, the World Juniors wrapped up Sunday with a gold medal for Trey Augustine, Max Plante and Team USA. Augustine did an interview with NHL Network following the big win: Speaking of Trey Augustine, who now heads back to East Lansing to join the nation-leading Michigan State … [Read more...] about Quick Hits: The Gold Medal Edition
Five Games of Improvement Under McLellan
What a difference a couple of weeks and a major shakeup can make, eh? Todd McLellan’s tenure as head coach is off to a red-hot start — let’s just call it what it is. Small sample, but the team is 4-1-0 since firing Derek Lalonde. McLellan has brought some much-needed structure to the team’s needs, which include fiery comments and a “back to basics” approach in practice. The … [Read more...] about Five Games of Improvement Under McLellan
Quick Hits: The Win Streak (!!!) Edition
Red Wings Rumblings Would you look at that? The Detroit Red Wings have won three games in a row, and are now 3-1-0 under Todd McLellan. As I watched last night’s game in Columbus, I couldn’t help but to feel like the Red Wings were going to let that game get away from them. Even with your stars showing up (multi-point games for Alex DeBrincat, Patrick Kane and Dylan … [Read more...] about Quick Hits: The Win Streak (!!!) Edition
Game Day Updates: Red Wings vs Blue Jackets
The Red Wings will kick off 2025 on the road against the 16-16-6 Columbus Blue Jackets tonight. Detroit is looking to do something it has not done since mid-October, and that’s win three games in a row. After beating the Capitals and Penguins, what’s stopping them tonight in Ohio? Well, the Jackets are on a bit of a heater. So let’s not take the opponent for granted. Detroit’s … [Read more...] about Game Day Updates: Red Wings vs Blue Jackets