Winning It In Motown

The Red Wings came into Sunday afternoon facing a “put up or shut up” scenario against the Buffalo Sabres on home ice. A scorching-hot start would be enough to slide past the Sabres and secure two key points. Buffalo controlled possession throughout the game, but Detroit controlled the chances by blocking shots and griding out shifts. Alex Lyon played a tremendous game — … [Read more...] about Red Wings gut out key win over Sabres

Oh look… Another “Biggest Game of the Season” The NHL Wild Card race is about as close as they come — and Detroit only has five games after today to punch their ticket to the postseason. I say it every game day and I’m starting to annoy myself, but every point is pivotal for the Red Wings. Buffalo is still technically in the Wild Card picture so we should expect a tough matchup … [Read more...] about Game Day Updates: Sabres vs. Red Wings

1st Period New York would open the scoring about six minutes in — Will Cuylle wound up with the puck after a brutal turnover from Austin Czarnik and a weak shot for Alex Lyon to let go of: Detroit would answer just minutes later — it was Andrew Copp with the hot potato surrounded by four white jerseys in front of Jonathan Quick: Detroit got a look on the power play once, but … [Read more...] about RECAP: Wings fall short against Rangers

Safe to say we are in the final hours of the regular season. The Red Wings are still out of Wild Card spot but the race is tight and every point is a difference-maker. The Wings will have quite the challenge ahead of them tonight — the league-leading New York Rangers are in town. No notes; just win, baby. How to Tune In When: 7:00 PM ET Watch: Bally Sports Detroit Extra, ESPN+ … [Read more...] about Game Day Updates: Rangers vs. Red Wings

Red Wings Rumblings Happy Tigers Opening Day everyone! If you’re headed downtown for the marathon, make sure you mix in a water! The Wings return to action tonight with the Wild Card race looking a little different than it did last time they played. The New York Islanders hold the second spot now — one point ahead of the Capitals and Red Wings (who both have a game in hand on … [Read more...] about Quick Hits: The Accolades Edition