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Wings’ Franzen to play against Penguins

The Red Wings got one player back for their game against Pittsburgh on Tuesday, but lost another.

Penguins-Red Wings Preview

Eight players who were selected to last season’s All-Star game were on the ice when the Pittsburgh Penguins and Detroit Red Wings faced off in the Stanley Cup finals last spring.

Hossa’s 2 goals lift Red Wings over Devils

Marian Hossa scored two goals to lift the Detroit Red Wings to a 3-1 win over the New Jersey Devils on Saturday night.
Kirk Maltby also scored for the defending Stanley Cup champions (9-2-2) and Chris Osgood made 24 saves.
Zach Parise had New Jersey’s lone goal, and Kevin Weekes stopped 28 shots for the Devils (7-4-2).
Parise […]

Larionov redefined Wings’ identity

ESPN’s Pierre LeBrun wrote a massive profile of former Detroit Red Wings centre Igor Larionov’s Hall of Fame-worthy career.

Six Red Wings on All-Star ballot

Six Red Wings have been named to the ballot for the 2009 NHL All-Star Game in Montreal on Jan.

Wings’ power play is best in league

The message has been sent: Take a penalty against the Red Wings, and pay the price.

Devils take on Red Wings at the Joe

New Jersey’s Kevin Weekes draws a tough assignment tonight, as the Devils visit the Detroit Red Wings and their top-ranked power-play unit tonight at Joe Louis Arena.

The fire still burns

The Red Wings’ website got its hands upon an article by NHL.com’s Larry Wigge that would normally publish on Saturday.

Continue reading “Martin will miss Saturday night’s game with Red Wings”

Devils defenseman Paul Martin practiced for only 10-15 minutes Friday afternoon before leaving the ice and will not be available for Saturday night’s game against the Detroit Red Wings at Joe Louis Arena.

Dangerous job Sharks’ Clowe willing to do

San Jose Sharks Ryane Clowe fires the puck at the net in front of Anaheim Ducks Chris Pronger during the scoreless first period at HP Pavilion in San Jose, Calif., on Thursday, October 9, 2008.

With Devils’ Martin Brodeur out, Red Wings face Kevin Weekes

WINGS CORNER With Devils’ Martin Brodeur out, Red Wings face Kevin Weekes BY GEORGE SIPPLE * FREE PRESS SPORTS WRITER * November 6, 2008 When the Red Wings resume play Saturday at home against the New Jersey …

NHL Goalies: First Shot Goals and More

Last night I had a dream. It was a dream that most hockey fans wish would come true for them.

Despite struggles, benching, Lebda ‘hasn’t lost job’

Calling it a rough patch and a low point, Detroit Red Wings defenseman Brett Lebda said he is determined not to let a bad start crush his confidence.

With next game not til Saturday, defense to be Job 1

A dozen games into their season and the Red Wings have 18 out of a possible 24 points, scored a bunch of goals, and shown resiliency when things haven’t gone their way.

Wings, Habs lead all-star nominations

Tuesday, November 4, 2008 Saku Koivu is one of six Canadiens on the ballot. Kelley column: Good things about the NHL … THE CANADIAN PRESS NEW YORK — The ballot for online voting by fans for the NHL all-star …

Injured Chelios, Franzen back on the ice

Finally back from a lengthy road trip, the Red Wings practiced Tuesday at Joe Louis Arena and had Chris Chelios and Johan Franzen back on the ice before the team began its workout.

Red Wings avoiding Stanley Cup hangover

There was no sugar-coating when the Detroit Red Wings evaluated themselves after another long, hard-fought, grinding game was knocked off the schedule.

Red Wings edge tired Canucks 3-2

November 02, 2008 - 11:36 p.m. Mikael Samuelsson, Brian Rafalski and Henrik Zetterberg all scored power-play goals and the Detroit Red Wings wrapped up a five-game road trip with a 3-2 win over the Vancouver …

Wings look to wrap up ‘nice’ trip

The Red Wings finish a five-game trip Sunday night against the Canucks at GM Place.

Red Wings Wrap Road Trip In Vancouver

Marian Hossa will try to extend his points streak to 10 games, as the Detroit Red Wings wrap a five-game road trip tonight with a contest against the Vancouver Canucks at GM Place.

Red Wings are winning, but aren’t playing to capacity

The Red Wings worked on improving their offense, defense and special-teams play Saturday.

Detroit Red Wings honor Ted Lindsay

By GARRY BROWN gbrown@repub.com When they unveiled a statue of Bob Cousy on the Holy Cross campus last June, the legendary Boston Celtic told The Associated Press, “I always thought you had to be dead to have a …

Red Wings-Canucks Preview

The opening weeks of the season saw the Detroit Red Wings experience plenty of success, but the defending Stanley Cup champions are facing a bit of adversity as they begin November.

Sharks overcome Red Wings 4-2

The San Jose Sharks beat the Detroit Red Wings 4-2 in the NHL on Thursday, in coach Todd McLellan’s first game against his former team.

The Leafs’ season so far? It looks awful but it works

Matt Stajan was a healthy scratch for the third game of the season, while Alexei Ponikarovsky was demoted to the fourth line early on.

Ducks beat Wings on OT goal

Francois Beauchemin batted in a rebound 1:39 into overtime Teemu Selanne scored three goals for his 21st NHL hat trick and Ryan Getzlaf had five assists to lead the Anaheim Ducks to a 5-4 victory over the …

Sharks Beat Red Wings 4-2 for McLellan

Jamie McGinn scored his first career goal during a three-goal outburst midway through the second period that helped the San Jose Sharks beat the Detroit Red Wings 4-2 Thursday night in coach Todd McLellan’s …

Sharks turn into Red Wings of West Coast

Bad news for the Pacific Division - the San Jose Sharks could be turning into the Detroit Red Wings of the West Coast.

Maple Leafs most valuable NHL team

The Rangers are worth $411-million. Third on the list were the Montreal Canadiens at $334-million, followed by the Stanley Cup champion Detroit Red Wings and the Philadelphia Flyers .

National writer: Red Wings on cutting edge of offensive defenseman trend

Darren Eliot of Sports Illustrated highlighted the Red Wings’ corps of defensemen, complimenting their ability to join an offensive rush effectively.